Tactical Space Exploitation
Abstract
The Tactical Space Exploitation initiative explores the application of new space craft technologies on small, light-weight and low-cost satellites, to enhance naval warfighting capabilities by taking advantage of the global access, revisit and connectivity provided by orbital platforms. To perform early-applied discovery Research and Development (R&D) to ensure Navy-Marine Corps access to critical space-associated capabilities on the ground, at sea, and in a contested space environment; research thrusts include spacecraft R&D in five strategic cross-cutting areas that lead to the fielding of systems which perform functions critically important to operations. These areas are: (1) Advanced Space Platform Technologies, such as development of new and prototype space systems that are tailored to specific threats, including technologies which reduce cost, mass, power and/ or extend on-orbit lifetimes, and sub-systems that advance propulsion and control capabilities towards precision maneuvering while minimizing fuel; (2) Next-generation Payloads and Sensors, including space robotic capabilities to address on-orbit inspection, servicing, repair, assembly, and mission life extension; (3) Connectivity for disadvantaged users that is rugged, high-bandwidth and space based; (4) Space Weather, and (5) Space Situational Awareness.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Accomplishment
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2024
- Source ID
- 5c6d708fc0de194aff6714901a0a5348