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 …
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 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 …
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 …
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 …
Geospatial information is information describing the location and names of features beneath, on or above the earth’s surface. At its simplest this can mean the basic topographical information found on a map, but also includes different location-related datasets combined into complex layers that show information such as land use and population density. It supports …
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 …
Air Force Space Command (AFSPC) is a major command of the United States Air Force, with its headquarters at Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado. AFSPC supports U.S. military operations worldwide through the use of many different types of satellite, launch and cyber operations. Operationally, AFSPC is under the Combatant Commander of the U.S. Strategic …
Space System Testing is the Test and Evaluation for space system; most notably satellite systems and their ground stations. They go through the same testing processes as normal system but modified in certain ways to provide more testing upfront. Guidance on specific testing can be found in the Air Force Space Systems Test and Evaluation …
Joint Publication 3-14 Space Operations provides joint doctrine for planning joint space operations. Purpose This publication sets forth joint doctrine to govern the activities and performance of the Armed Forces of the United States in joint operations and provides the doctrinal basis for interagency coordination and for US military involvement in multinational operations. It provides …
