Acq Notes

  The Space Systems Acquisition Policy (SSAP) (DTM 09-025) model emphasizes the decision needs for “high-tech” small quantity National Security Space (NSS) programs.  DoD Space Systems are those space programs listed in the space virtual Major Force Program (MFP) maintained by the Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD) Director, Cost Assessment and Program Evaluation

  Three major differences that make “Space Systems” unique and set them apart from a non-space system are: The Space Environment Unattended Operation And The Implications of The Ultimate High Ground Space Environment The Space environment is extremely harsh. It places additional constraints on the design and operation of satellites, components, and parts of the

  The Space and Intelligence Office (SIO) is the focal point for all Department of Defense (DoD) space and intelligence acquisition oversight and related activities. SIO is situated within the Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Acquisition. Website: Space and Intelligence Office (SIO) Mission & Roles Primary advisor to the Under Secretary of

  The Satellite Industry Association (SIA) is a Washington D.C. based trade association representing the leading global satellite operators, service providers, manufacturers, launch services providers, and ground equipment suppliers. Website: Satellite Industry Association (SIA)  Since 1995, SIA has been the unified voice of the satellite industry on policy, regulatory, and legislative issues affecting the commercial

A Polar Orbit (PO) is an orbit in which a satellite passes above or nearly above Earth’s North and South poles on each revolution. It, therefore, has an inclination of (or very close to) 90 degrees to the equator. Except in the special case of a polar geosynchronous orbit, a satellite in a polar orbit

  The Joint Operationally Responsive Space (ORS) program was established on 21 May 2007 and is tasked to design and develop low-cost, rapid-reaction payloads, buses, space lift and launch-control methods to meet joint military operational requirements for on-demand space support and regeneration. It focuses on providing quick-response tactical space-based capabilities to the warfighter utilizing smaller

Note: RECENDED on 23 March 2009, Intermit guidance has not been released to the public because it’s marked FOUO The National Security Space Policy (NSS) 03-01 provides the guidance for the development of spaces acquisition systems for the DoD.  It provides the policies and principles that form the foundation for all space DoD programs and

The National Space Policy of the United States is issued by the White House and states the principles and goals by which the United States will pursue space. The current policy emphasizes security issues, encourages private enterprise in space, and characterizes the role of U.S. space diplomacy largely in terms of persuading other nations to

    Air Force Space Command (AFSPC) created the National Security Space Institute (NSSI) in 2004 to provide tailored education and training to Air Force space professionals and the broader National Security Space community. In 2009, the NSSI transferred to The Air University and aligned under the Eaker Center for Professional Development, where it provides

A Low Earth Orbit (LEO) is generally defined as an orbit below an altitude of approximately 2,000 kilometers (1,200 mi). Given the rapid orbital decay of objects below approximately 200 kilometers (120 mi), the commonly accepted definition for LEO is between 160 kilometers (99 mi) (with a period of about 88 minutes) and 2,000 kilometers

  A Geosynchronous Equatorial Orbit (GEO) is located exactly 22,336 miles out in space directly above the Earth’s equator. A satellite in a GEO orbit takes a full 24 hours to circle the Earth.  That means a satellite in GEO is always directly over the same spot on Earth. GEO can also be called a