Dual Use Alternatives for DoD Space Systems

Abstract

DoD space systems have become essential in waging modern, high tech warfare, as demonstrated in Operation Desert Storm. However, with the end of the cold war threat, declining military budgets, the DoD must examine alternatives to going it alone in the space arena. Opportunities exist for the DoD to utilize the assets of other nations, utilize commercial space assets, and integrate separate but similar missions within the U.S. government. Specifically, the DoD must (1) seek long term arrangements for utilization of commercial space communications assets, (2) develop an allied space road map to integrate the wide range of allied space assets and (3) examine other civil and commercial space assets to determine their usefulness i supporting DoD missions.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 01, 1993
Accession Number
ADA283131

Entities

People

  • Larry D. James

Organizations

  • Air War College

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Artificial Satellites
  • Department Of Defense
  • Global Positioning Systems
  • Meteorological Satellites
  • Military Budgets
  • Military Operations
  • National Security
  • Navigation
  • Remote Sensing
  • Satellite Buses
  • Space Systems
  • Space Transportation
  • Spacecraft
  • Terrain
  • United States
  • War Colleges

Readers

  • Defense Acquisition Program Management
  • Military History / Militaries and War Studies

Technology Areas

  • Space