National Security Uses of Space: Status, Prospects, and Issues

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Abstract:

National security uses of space have grown rapidly in the last two decades because only space platforms can perform certain vital missions. Currently, space based systems are used for information, communication, and early warning. The pressure for more, and more capable, space systems should grow as fast over the next two decades as it has in the last two in support of strategic deterrence, conventional military operations, and strategic defenses.

Author(s):
Browne, John C. ; Garrity, Patrick J. ; Canavan, Gregory H.
Author Organization(s):
LOS ALAMOS NATIONAL LAB NM
Pagination:
0021

Security Markings

DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
LA-11810-MS, DOE-UC-700
Contract/Grant Number(s):
W-7405-ENG-36
Monitor Series:
UC-700, XD
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_7.1.1_Prevent Kinetic Attack; JCA_7.1_Prevent; JCA_7_Protection; JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_5.5_Direct; JCA_5.5.1_Communicate Intent and Guidance; JCA_4.1_Deployment and Distribution; JCA_1.2.3_Educating; JCA_5.3_Planning
Modernization Areas:
Space
Communities of Interest:
Space
Descriptor(s):
*NATIONAL SECURITY, *STRATEGIC DEFENSE INITIATIVE, *SPACE WARFARE, MILITARY OPERATIONS, SPACE SURVEILLANCE, SPACE LAUNCHED, SPACE COMMUNICATIONS, EARLY WARNING SYSTEMS, SPACE BASED
Field(s)/Group(s):
Military Intelligence, Space Warfare
Keyword(s):
BMDO COLLECTION, U3470
Report Date:
1992 Jan 01
Creation Date:
1998 Jun 10