Orbital Servicing: Issue or Answer

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Abstract:

Reviews on-orbit satellite servicing as a forward-based logistic concept through an examination of its potential military benefits to endurance and survivability of space systems. Analyzes reasons for opposition to implementation of the program within the military space environment by focusing on the orbital refueling subfunction. Assesses the potential of orbital servicing to increase system capability and survivability while reducing system costs.

Author(s):
Hotard, Douglas P.
Author Organization(s):
AIR WAR COLL MAXWELL AFB AL
Descriptive Note:
Research rept.
Pagination:
0058

Security Markings

DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release
Distribution Statement:
Approved For Public Release; Distribution Is Unlimited.

RECORD

Collection: TR
Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_3_Force Application; JCA_3.1.1_Maneuver to Engage; JCA_3.1_Maneuver; JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_4_Logistics; JCA_5.3_Planning; JCA_5.4_Decide; JCA_2_Battlespace Awareness; JCA_2.1_Planning and Direction; JCA_5.3.1_Analyze Problem; JCA_1_Force Support; JCA_1.2_Force Preparation; JCA_2.1.4_Evaluation; JCA_6_Net Centric; JCA_5.4.1_Manage Risk; JCA_5.4.3_Establish Rule Sets; JCA_6.4.1_Secure Information Exchange; JCA_1.2.6_Concepts; JCA_6.1.2_Wireless Transmission; JCA_4.3_Maintain; JCA_6.1_Information Transport
Communities of Interest:
Space
Descriptor(s):
*SPACE MAINTENANCE, *SPACE SYSTEMS, SPACE ENVIRONMENTS, SURVIVABILITY, ENDURANCE(GENERAL), ARTIFICIAL SATELLITES, MILITARY APPLICATIONS, BENEFITS, ENVIRONMENTS, ORBITS, COSTS
Field(s)/Group(s):
Astronautics
Report Date:
1989 May 01