R&D Space & Missile Operations
Abstract
The Research and Development Space and Missile Operations (RDSMO) program, executed by the Innovation and Prototyping Directorate at Kirtland Air Force Base (KAFB), NM, conducts Space Vehicle and Ground Test and Evaluation (T&E) and Initial Operational Test and Evaluation (IOT&E) to support prototype experimental, demonstration, and operational satellites within the RDT&E Support Complex (RSC) at KAFB, NM and at Schriever Space Force Base (SSFB), CO. Additionally, this program augments the Space Force Satellite Control Network (SCN) with the Mobile Range Flight (MRF) which provides a deployable system supporting launch and early orbit (LE&O) efforts for a variety of customers. The RDSMO program develops, acquires, delivers, integrates, tests, operates and sustains the Multi-Mission Satellite Operations Center (MMSOC) satellite command and control (C2) Ground System Enterprise (GSE) and employs fixed/deployable telemetry, tracking, and commanding (TT&C) antenna systems in support of USSF, Department of Defense, and other government mission partners. This program also leads the transfer of approved on-orbit missions to operational command organizations such as Space Operations Command. The objective of the RDSMO Program is to develop and integrate technology to rapidly support prototype and operational space systems. Specifically, the MMSOC ground system is leveraged to expedite the acquisition, integration, and operations cycle and to enable a Satellite Control Authority (SCA) transition to SSFB. The RDSMO program provides beneficial ground and space vehicle technology directly to the warfighting organizations per the RDSMO Charter, for continued experimentation or operations. MMSOC uses a combination of standard hardware and software to: (1) perform satellite C2 in support of launch requirements; (2) develop tactics, techniques, and procedures to conduct satellite operations; (3) provide a satellite C2 incremental block evolution resource for RDT&E of new satellite and C2 systems and concepts; and (4) deliver operational flexibility for new and legacy satellite missions designed to outpace adversary on-orbit systems. Space acquisition must respond with speed and agility to emerging adversary threats. Space Systems Command (SSC) has transformed the organization and implementation of space acquisition to an enterprise approach, maximizing innovation and resiliency, leveraging international, commercial, and mission partnerships, and managing program/project priorities according to an integrated unclassified/classified enterprise space architecture. Expanding the appropriate acquisition authorities and contract mechanisms to deliver capability sooner, SSC will strategically execute experimentation, prototyping, risk reduction, and other efforts to develop new or repurpose capabilities. This program element may include necessary civilian pay expenses required to manage, execute, and deliver RDSMO weapon system capability. The use of such program funds would be in addition to the civilian pay expenses budgeted in program elements 1206392SF and 1206398SF 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
- Project
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2023
- Source ID
- 67A014_1203173SF_7_3620F_PB_2023
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