Is Operationally Responsive Space the Future of Access to Space for the US Air Force

Abstract

The Keystone of the operationally responsive space (ORS) concept is a responsive launch capability. Without such space lift, improvements designed to establish suitable space assets and infrastructure will prove significantly less effective. Air Force Space Command (AFSPC), with support from the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) and the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA), is currently conducting preliminary system-acquisition studies, technology development, and concept demonstrations to make responsive launch a reality. This article presents opposing ORS arguments.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 2006
Accession Number
ADP023954

Entities

People

  • Kendall K. Brown

Organizations

  • Air University

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Space
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aerospace Craft
  • Aerospaceplanes
  • Air Force
  • Aircrafts
  • Artificial Satellites
  • Department Of Defense
  • Earth Orbits
  • Intercontinental Ballistic Missiles
  • Launch Vehicles
  • National Security
  • Orbits
  • Propulsion Systems
  • Rocket Engines
  • Rockets
  • Space Systems
  • Space Transportation
  • United States

Readers

  • Aerospace Engineering.
  • Strategic Security Studies
  • Systems Analysis and Design

Technology Areas

  • Space
  • Space - Satellites