Lessons from Sea Launch

Abstract

This paper looks at the problems with space launch and what the United States can do to improve it. Specifically, the paper presents the argument that military space launch is not changing with the times and there are innovative ideas in the commercial launch sector, particularly the Sea Launch Program, from which the United States can learn. Primarily, the United States needs to make spacelift more affordable, reliable, and responsive because providing robust spacelift, that meets these standards, will support the US national security and economy. The research methodology included analysis of existing literature, congressional records, and interviews.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 01, 2001
Accession Number
ADA407104

Entities

People

  • Lina M. Cashin

Organizations

  • Air Command and Staff College

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Abstracts
  • Air Force Facilities
  • Artificial Satellites
  • Congress
  • Consortiums
  • Department Of Defense
  • Governments
  • Launch Vehicles
  • National Governments
  • National Security
  • Payload
  • Space Objects
  • Space Transportation
  • Transportation
  • United States
  • United States Government
  • War Colleges

Readers

  • Asian Economic Studies
  • Defense Technology Research and Development.
  • Systems Analysis and Design

Technology Areas

  • Space