U.S. Space Acquisition: Challenges in the Final Frontier

Abstract

Space contributes to the security and economic stability of the United States. However, numerous studies,articles, and surveys state export control is hurting the space industrial base. The nation's ability to acquire space systems, according to many published sources,is diminishing and may impact its leadership in the field of space. Many claim excessive export controls as one of the primary causes and often cite statistics, data, and information contained within a 2007 Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) survey to validate their claim. While the AFRL survey certainly provides insight and should not be entirely discounted, the application of System Dynamics Modeling suggests the survey's findings on export control are outdated.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 2012
Accession Number
ADA564413

Entities

People

  • Barry Borst
  • Shahram Sarkani
  • Thomas A. Mazzuchi

Organizations

  • Defense Acquisition University

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Space
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Acquisition
  • Air Force
  • Air Force Research Laboratories
  • Commerce
  • Electronic Mail
  • Engineering
  • Export Controls
  • Exports
  • Governments
  • Law
  • National Security
  • Security
  • Space Systems
  • Spacecraft
  • Spacecraft Components
  • Systems Engineering
  • United States

Readers

  • Aerospace Engineering.
  • Aerospace Research.
  • Systems Analysis and Design

Technology Areas

  • Space