Experimentation (Space)
Abstract
The Tech Transition (Space) Program addresses the gap between initial system-level technology or concept development and demonstration, and successful acquisition and operational capability implementation. This program also matures new warfighting concepts to rapidly develop and experiment with fieldable prototypes to assess military utility of transition-ready weapon systems. Following the guidance in the National Defense Strategy, the Department of the Air Force has institutionalized Experimentation and Prototyping to achieve smarter, faster, and more efficient acquisitions that move technologies rapidly to support the most critical warfighting capabilities. Project 64S444, Experimentation (Space), explores new space-related concepts and their applications in potential future operating environments within a system-of-systems context, taking risks early in the acquisition process to drive a more optimized and efficient acquisition process and significantly reduce overall acquisitions costs. The Tech Transition Program allows acquisition program managers (the capability developers) and warfighters (the capability recipients and end users) to prototype, integrate, and demonstrate candidate technologies and assess them in an operational system-of-systems environment in partnership with Combatant Commanders, Major and Field Commands, Program Executive Officers, schoolhouses, simulation facilities, and development planning organizations. This Program was a Congressionally-directed new start in FY 2022. It is a parallel effort to United States Air Force Program Element (PE) 0604858F, Tech Transition Program, Project 645350, Experimentation, and continues space-related work executed in that Program in prior fiscal years. This effort is in Budget Activity 4, Advanced Component Development and Prototypes (ACD&P), because efforts are necessary to evaluate integrated technologies, representative modes or prototype systems in a high fidelity and realistic operating environment.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Project
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2023
- Source ID
- 64S444_1206458SF_4_3620F_PB_2023
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