R&D Space and Missile Operations
Abstract
The RDT&E efforts within this program will focus on the Multi-Mission Satellite Operations Center (MMSOC), which Research and Development (R&D) Space and Missile Operations (RDSMO) program will start in FY 2007. The main objective of MMSOC is to transition R&D space vehicle technology with residual military utility to operational status for immediate real world support and to perform initial operational utility assessment for future acquisition programs. MMSOC will be a multiple-mission operation system that uses standard software to (1) perform satellite command and control (C2) in support of launch requirements; (2) conduct residual operations capability for R&D satellites in order to develop/test tactics, techniques, procedures and concepts; (3) provide a satellite C2 spiral evolution resource for RDT&E of new systems and concepts; and (4) deliver new operational flexibility for currently-flying assigned satellites. MMSOC will leverage demonstrated RDT&E experience to expand the capabilities and proven technologies currently in use by other RDSMO facilities. MMSOC will also support all RDSMO-sustained space vehicles through existing resources. In addition, it will add the capability to rapidly support operational counterspace systems (such as Near-field Infrared Experiment (NFIRE), Interim Satellite as a Sensor (ISAS), and Rapid Attack Identification Detection and Reporting System (RAIDRS)). The RDSMO Program Element also contains O&M and OPAF funds. RDSMO develops and acquires systems to: operate experimental and demonstration satellites; operate fixed and deployable satellite ground systems; 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. It consists of (1) the RDT&E Support Complex (RSC) at Kirtland AFB, NM which operates R&D satellites; (2) the Center for Research Support (CERES) at Schriever AFB, CO which operates residual satellites and serves as a test bed; (3) the Camp Parks Communication Annex at Dublin, CA which provides multi-band Telemetry Tracking and Commanding (TT&C), calibration and on-orbit testing; (4) the Test, Operations, and Programs at Kirtland AFB which is the focal point for tests, plans, programs, and policy and (5) the deployable test systems, based at Kirtland AFB, NM which deploys mobile antennas worldwide to support space RDT&E activities. This effort is in Budget Activity 7, Operational System Development, and it supports research and development of space systems.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Project
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2011
- Source ID
- 67A014_0305173F_7_3600_PB_2011
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