Space Based Logistics

Abstract

In order to support future military operations logistically, the US military must utilize the domain of space for logistical prepositioning. A Space Based Logistics network will be able to support simultaneous operations anywhere in the world with unparalleled responsiveness. This future supporting concept draws from existing and emerging spacefaring technologies and describes the major aspects and challenges of a Space Based Logistics network.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 11, 2017
Accession Number
AD1176593

Entities

People

  • Timothy F. Sr Riemann

Organizations

  • Marine Corps University

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Artificial Satellites
  • Climate Change
  • Cost Reductions
  • Costs
  • Debris
  • Department Of Defense
  • Launch Vehicles
  • Law
  • Logistics
  • Low Earth Orbits
  • Marine Corps
  • Military Operations
  • Military Science
  • Mobile Phones
  • Reusable Launch Vehicles
  • Social Media
  • Space Based
  • Space Debris
  • Space Operations
  • Space Surveillance
  • Space Systems
  • Spacecraft
  • Storage
  • United States
  • United States Strategic Command
  • Warfare

Readers

  • Aerospace Engineering.
  • Logistics and Supply Chain Management.
  • Military History of the United States in the 20th Century.

Technology Areas

  • Space