Possible Futures: Space Capability Risks and the Joint Force

Abstract

By the mid 2020s, near peer competitors, regional powers and international non-state actors will be able to threaten the Joint Force's access to and application of space-based capabilities. These threats will cover the spectrum of space operations, from on-orbit satellites to ground control elements, and will include physical, electronic and cyber attacks. Analysis of the threat environment reveals recurring vulnerabilities in the satellite control network and in capabilities designed to disrupt or deny a competitor's use of space capabilities. Additionally, the United States must develop some redundancy in intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance and communications capability in the event adversary activities interfere with access to these satellites. Services and Joint Force commanders can use this forecast of vulnerabilities to inform near term investment decisions impacting spacing capabilities in an effort to mitigate longer term risks.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Mar 01, 2010
Accession Number
ADA521775

Entities

People

  • George B. Lavezzi

Organizations

  • United States Army War College

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Aircrafts
  • Artificial Satellites
  • Computer Networks
  • Control Systems
  • Cyberattacks
  • Cyberspace Operations
  • Directed Energy Weapons
  • Earth Orbits
  • Global Positioning Systems
  • International Law
  • International Organizations
  • Military Science
  • Satellite Constellations
  • Space Based
  • United States Strategic Command
  • War Colleges

Readers

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  • Maritime Combat Support and Expeditionary Logistics.
  • Political Violence and Terrorism Studies.

Technology Areas

  • Cyber
  • Microelectronics
  • Space
  • Space - Satellites