A space based orbital kinetic energy weapon system and method of using
same is provided. The space based orbital kinetic energy weapon system
includes a satellite having a control system configured to maintain an
orbit in outer space around the earth and to deorbit the satellite on a
desired trajectory corresponding to an earth based target upon a command,
and a projectile object operably connected to the satellite. The
projectile object includes a dense mass and a heat shield operably
surrounding the mass such that at least a portion of the mass survives
reentry into the earth's atmosphere and strikes the earth based target
delivering its kinetic energy.