Missile Defense: Precision Tracking Space System Evaluation of Alternatives

Abstract

The Missile Defense Agency s Precision Tracking Space System (PTSS) is intended to be a satellite system equipped with infrared sensors that track ballistic missiles through their emitted heat. The planned satellite system includes a constellation of nine satellites in orbit at the same time around the earth s equator. In April 2013, the Department of Defense (DOD) officially proposed canceling the PTSS program because of concerns with the program s high-risk acquisition strategy and long-term affordability.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jul 25, 2013
Accession Number
ADA581640

Entities

Organizations

  • United States Government Accountability Office

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Space
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Accountability
  • Acquisition
  • Artificial Satellites
  • Ballistic Missiles
  • Best Practices
  • Congress
  • Department Of Defense
  • Detectors
  • Electronic Mail
  • Governments
  • House Of Representatives
  • Law
  • National Governments
  • Precision
  • Space Systems
  • Test And Evaluation
  • United States

Readers

  • Aerospace Engineering.
  • Defense Acquisition Program Management
  • Positioning, Navigation, and Timing (PNT) Technology.

Technology Areas

  • Space
  • Space - Satellites