Military Space Operations: Common Problems and Their Effects on Satellite and Related Acquisitions

Abstract

In fiscal year 2003, the Department of Defense expects to spend more than $18 billion to develop, acquire, and operate satellites and other space-related systems. Satellite systems collect information on the capabilities and intentions of potential adversaries. They enable military forces to be warned of a missile attack and to communicate and navigate while avoiding hostile action. And they provide information that allows forces to precisely attack targets in ways that minimize collateral damage and loss of life. DOD's satellites also enable global communications, television broadcasts, weather forecasting; navigation of ships, planes, trucks, and cars; and synchronization of computers, communications, and electric power grids.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 02, 2003
Accession Number
AD1155812

Entities

People

  • Katherine V. Schinasi

Organizations

  • United States Government Accountability Office

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Accounting
  • Acquisition
  • Artificial Satellites
  • Department Of Defense
  • Electrical Grids
  • Electronic Mail
  • Global Positioning Systems
  • Launch Vehicles
  • Load Monitoring
  • Navigation
  • Reconnaissance Satellites
  • Satellite Communications
  • Space Based
  • Space Operations
  • Vehicles
  • Weather Forecasting
  • Websites

Readers

  • Aerospace Engineering.
  • Defense Acquisition Program Management
  • Positioning, Navigation, and Timing (PNT) Technology.

Technology Areas

  • Space
  • Space - Satellites