TACTICAL SPACE EXPLOITATION
Abstract
The Tactical Space Exploitation initiative explores the application of new space craft technologies on small, light-weight and low-cost satellites to enhance naval warfighting capabilities; taking advantage of the global access, revisit and connectivity provided by orbital platforms. a) Tactical Space Exploitation Innovative Naval Prototypes: Initial efforts will be aimed at developing integrated signals electronics packages to test new concepts for global ship tracking and two-way data exfiltration using next-generation Internet Protocol (IP) technology from an array of sea-based and land-based sensors. Advanced multispectral/hyperspectral electro-optical sensors will be developed to demonstrate new warfighting constructs and communications payload technology deployed on satellites to demonstrate augmented mobile satcom capabilities over a theater. b) Spacecraft Technology: Affordably expendable payload and bus technologies will be developed, which will serve as building blocks for future responsive space systems: payloads, bus technologies and significant space robotic technologies that address on-orbit inspection, servicing, repair and assembly, and mission-life extension. The following are non-inclusive examples of accomplishments and plans for projects funded in this activity.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Accomplishment
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2013
- Source ID
- b0655eb526aafc613f7313390f761e3c