Military Space Operations: Common Problems and Their Effects on Satellite and Related Acquisitions

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Abstract:

In fiscal year 2003, the Department of Defense expects to spend more than $18 billion to develop, acquire, and operate satellites and other space-related systems. Satellite systems collect information on the capabilities and intentions of potential adversaries. They enable military forces to be warned of a missile attack and to communicate and navigate while avoiding hostile action. And they provide information that allows forces to precisely attack targets in ways that minimize collateral damage and loss of life. DOD's satellites also enable global communications, television broadcasts, weather forecasting; navigation of ships, planes, trucks, and cars; and synchronization of computers, communications, and electric power grids.

Author(s):
Schinasi, Katherine V
Author Organization(s):
GENERAL ACCOUNTING OFFICE WASHINGTON DC
Funding Organization(s):
DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE WASHINGTON DC, WASHINGTON , DC
Document Type:
Technical Report/Technical Report
Publication Date:
2003 Jun 02
Pagination:
40

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution Code:
A - Approved For Public Release
Distribution Statement: Public Release

RECORD

Collection: TRECMS
Subject Terms
Communities of Interest:
Space
Descriptor(s):
department of defense, acquisition, artificial satellites, satellite communications, launch vehicles, navigation, electrical grids, electronic mail, global positioning systems, load monitoring, reconnaissance satellites, space based, space operations, vehicles, weather forecasting, websites, accounting
Keyword(s):
gao reports, space operations
Subject Categories:
Space Technology
Creation Date:
2021 Dec 28
Update Date:
2022 Feb 04