Accession Number:

ADA274781

Title:

Defense Science Board 1989 Summer Study on National Space Launch Strategy

Descriptive Note:

Final rept.

Corporate Author:

DEFENSE SCIENCE BOARD WASHINGTON DC

Personal Author(s):

Report Date:

1990-03-01

Pagination or Media Count:

102.0

Abstract:

This report addresses the shortfalls in the current National Space Launch Strategy as it applies to the Department of Defense, DoDs relationship with NASA and in particular the shuttle, and the Vandenburg AFB Shuttle Complex. The report recommends the redirection of the Advanced Launch System ALS program away from the development of family of launch vehicles to a joint technology program with NASA. It also recommends continued DoD support for advanced non-chemical propulsion programs because of the opportunity for a large increase in specific impulse. It provides a concept to infuse the current launch family with ALS technology and improve the current launch infrastructure. It supports the 1988 DSB Summer Study Report on Assured Military Use of Space, chaired by Dr. Robert J. Hermann in its conclusion that the warfighting CINCs require a tactical launch capability for dedicated military missions.

Descriptors:

• *DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
• *MILITARY STRATEGY
• *SPACE SHUTTLES
• *PROPULSION SYSTEMS
• *STRATEGIC DEFENSE INITIATIVE
• *SPACE MISSIONS
• SPACE TECHNOLOGY
• SURFACE LAUNCHED
• SPACECRAFT
• NATIONAL DEFENSE
• SPACE PROPULSION
• SPACE WEAPONS
• STRATEGY

Subject Categories:

• Military Forces and Organizations
• Military Operations, Strategy and Tactics
• Astronautics
• Manned Spacecraft

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE