Space-Based Space Surveillance
Abstract
Building upon the success of the Space-Based Visible (SBV) technology demonstration, which proved the utility of surveilling orbiting objects from space, the Space-Based Space Surveillance (SBSS) project will develop a constellation of optical sensing satellites to search, detect, and track objects in Earth orbit. It will accomplish this via collecting and processing space object identification and satellite metric data, then communicating it to command and control nodes. Surveillance from space augments existing ground sensors with timely 24-hour, all-weather object search capabilities. In conjunction with information from other Space Situation Awareness network sensors, SBSS data will enable more timely detection and tracking of space objects, particularly those in geosynchronous orbits. This effort is in Budget Activity 5, System Development and Demonstration, because it is developing a new spacecraft system.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Project
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2011
- Source ID
- 65A006_0604425F_5_3600_PB_2011
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