Space: The Next Area of Responsibility

Abstract

In the years ahead military operations will become ever more dependent on space services such as global communications, reconnaissance and surveillance in near real time, missile warning, navigation, and weather forecasting. These capabilities will integrate the effects of widely dispersed platforms and forces, provide dominant battlefield awareness, and facilitate precision engagement and dominant maneuver. U.S. national interests and investments in space must thus be protected to ensure freedom of action. Space systems must be synchronized with warfighting capabilities. In turn, commanders must shape, protect, and defend space. It is time to recognize that space is a center of gravity and a critical national security responsibility.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 2000
Accession Number
ADA525714

Entities

People

  • Kerry L. Kimble
  • Rudy Veit

Organizations

  • National Defense University

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Space
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aerospace Environments
  • Artificial Satellites
  • Center Of Gravity
  • Contingency Operations (Military)
  • Global Communications
  • Global Positioning Systems
  • Information Operations
  • Law
  • Military Operations
  • National Security
  • Navigation
  • Security
  • Situational Awareness
  • Space Operations
  • Space Systems
  • United States
  • Warfare

Readers

  • Aerospace Engineering.
  • Maritime Combat Support and Expeditionary Logistics.
  • Strategic Security Studies

Technology Areas

  • Space