Policy and Organization: The Next Step in the National Space Program.
Abstract
A comprehensive national space policy is outlined that establishes realistic goals for the civilian space agency, as well as the establishment of a command within the Air Force to operationally control military space assets. Addressed is the National Space Program, its confusing history, its current issues, and its probable future. The focus is on the government agencies charged with leading this nations's public and military programs, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), and the Department of Defense (DOD), respectively. Although the legal role each agency plays can be found in the Space Act of 1958, the programs each pursues are most governed by national space policy. The central theme of this report is policy, and the main purpose is to show the need for comprehensive civilian and military space policies along with the organizational changes required to implement them. The Introduction discusses the complex space policy formulation process. Chapter I concentrates on prospects and recommendations for future policies. Chapter II looks at the Space Transportation System and institutional issues plaguing NASA and DOD.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jan 01, 1983
- Accession Number
- ADA127012
Entities
People
- Cass Schichtle
Organizations
- National Defense University