Launch Operations to Support Future Space Forces.

Abstract

Currently, military space launch operations are managed by Air Force Systems Command. The research and development perspective of Air Force Systems Command limits the flexibility and responsiveness of the US's space launch capability. The paper advocates that space launch operations should be managed by Air Force Space Command. The mission-accomplishment perspective of Air Force Space Command will be needed to achieve an operational space launch capability. Military doctrine identifies the need for an operational space launch capability and operational commands manage other weapon systems such as the ballistic missile.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 01, 1988
Accession Number
ADA192679

Entities

People

  • John B. Sullivan

Organizations

  • Air Command and Staff College

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Acquisition
  • Air Force Facilities
  • Artificial Satellites
  • Department Of Defense
  • Governments
  • Intercontinental Ballistic Missiles
  • Launch Vehicles
  • Logistics
  • Maintenance
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • National Security
  • Organizational Structure
  • Space Shuttles
  • Space Systems
  • Systems Management
  • United States
  • United States Government

Readers

  • Aerospace Engineering.
  • Joint Military Operations and Doctrine.

Technology Areas

  • Space