Use of Commercial Space Assets by the Joint Force Commander
Abstract
The commercial space industry has surpassed the military with more satellites on orbit. In the coming decade, it is projected that 1000 more commercial satellites will be launched. The United States Government is relaxing trade restrictions to stimulate private sector investment in commercial space systems. With more capital being funded into the commercial sector, the industry is at the start of a new evolution of space technologies available to private citizens and foreign governments alike. The evolution of technologies will bring smaller, lighter and more capable satellites for less money. The launch cost involved will also decrease and allow more entities to place systems in space. The United States military is already augmented to varying degrees with commercial systems. The commercialization of space will change the way the military is enhanced by space systems. As these new technologies become available to the market, the Joint Force Commander will need to continually assess their military utility in order to prevent the enemy from gaining an edge.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Feb 05, 1999
- Accession Number
- ADA363150
Entities
People
- Eric L. Dawson
Organizations
- Naval War College