Ballistic Missile Defense: A National Imperative

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Abstract:

Space operations and national security interests are undeniably intertwined. The U.S., Soviet Union, and many other nations rely extensively on space systems for their economic and military well-being. This synergistic relationship between space and national security interests will become even stronger in the future as more nations gain the benefits of space operations.

Author(s):
Piotrowski, J. L.
Author Organization(s):
AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF SCIENCE WASHINGTON DC
Supplementary Note:
DOI: 10.21236/ADA344645
Pagination:
0022

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Monitor Series:
XD
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_7_Protection; JCA_7.1.1_Prevent Kinetic Attack; JCA_7.1_Prevent; JCA_7.2.1_Mitigate Lethal Effects; JCA_7.2_Mitigate; JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_2.1_Planning and Direction; JCA_1.1_Force Management; JCA_1_Force Support; JCA_2.1.4_Evaluation; JCA_4.1_Deployment and Distribution; JCA_5.3_Planning; JCA_4.7.2_Installation Services; JCA_4.7_Base and Installations Support; JCA_4.6.1_General Engineering; JCA_4.6_Engineering; JCA_5.4_Decide; JCA_1.2.6_Concepts; JCA_5.2_Understand; JCA_JCA_4.1.2_Sustain the Force
Communities of Interest:
Space
Descriptor(s):
*ANTIMISSILE DEFENSE SYSTEMS, *INTERCONTINENTAL BALLISTIC MISSILES, THREATS, NAVIGATION SATELLITES, SATELLITE COMMUNICATIONS, SURVEILLANCE, DETERRENCE
Field(s)/Group(s):
Antimissile Defense Systems
Keyword(s):
BMDO COLLECTION, COMMUNICATIONS SATELLITES
Report Date:
1989 Nov 01
Creation Date:
1998 Jun 03