Space and Missile Test and Evaluation Center
Abstract
Research and Development Space and Missile Operations (RDSMO) develops and acquires systems to: operate experimental, demonstration, and operational satellites; operate a fixed and deployable satellite ground system enterprise; perform satellite compatibility testing; act as the focal point and center of expertise for DoD experimental and demonstration space and missile operations; support space and missile R&D; and conduct/support experimental/demonstration space and missile Developmental Test and Evaluation (DT&E) and Initial Operational Test and Evaluation (IOT&E) activities. RDSMO consists of the Space Test and Operations organization at Kirtland AFB which is the focal point for (1) the Multi-Mission Satellite Operations Center (MMSOC) installed in the RDT&E Support Complex (RSC) at Kirtland AFB, NM which operates R&D satellites, and the 1st Space Operations Squadron (1 SOPS) at Schriever AFB, CO which operates operational satellites; (2) satellite ground system enterprise development and integration and (3) deployable test systems which deploy mobile antennas worldwide to support space RDT&E activities. FY15 funds include incremental development and establishment of new capabilities for the MMSOC, systems engineering, special studies, integration and test efforts in support of demonstrations and operational architectures designed to increase operations and maintenance efficiency and resiliency for global satellite command and control through military and commercial capabilities. The main objective of MMSOC is to develop the capability to rapidly support R&D and operational systems and to transition R&D space vehicle technology with residual military utility to operational status for immediate warfighter support. MMSOC is a multiple mission operation system that uses standard software to (1) perform satellite command and control (C2) in support of launch requirements; (2) develop and test tactics, techniques, procedures and concepts to conduct satellite operations; (3) provide a satellite C2 incremental block evolution resource for RDT&E of new systems and concepts; and (4) deliver operational flexibility for new and currently flying assigned satellites. This program is in Budget Activity 7, Operational System Development because this budget activity includes development efforts to upgrade systems that have been fielded or have received approval for full rate production and anticipate production funding in the current or subsequent fiscal year.
Document Details
- Document Type
- R2 Budgetary Justification
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2015
- Source ID
- 0305173F_7_3600_PB_2015
- Change Summary Explanation
- FY2013: -$0.308M for Sequestration FY2014: -$0.046M for Non-Pay Inflation
- Service Agency Name
- Air Force
Entities
Organizations
- United States Air Force
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