| The Future of NASA: Space Policy Issues Facing Congress |
14 Jan 2010 |
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| Authors:
Daniel Morgan; LIBRARY OF CONGRESS WASHINGTON DC CONGRESSIONAL RESEARCH SERVICE
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 | For the past several years, the priorities of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) have been governed by the Vision for Space Exploration. The Vision was announced by President Bush in January 2004 and endorsed by Congress in the 2005 and 2008 NASA authorization acts (P.L. 109-155 and P.L. 110-422). It directed NASA to focus its efforts on returning humans to the Moon by 2020 and some day sending ... |
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| Analyzing Systems Integration Best Practices and Assessment in DoD Space Systems Acquisition |
Dec-2009 |
158 pages |
| Authors:
Douglas R Dillon; Enriqueta M Styers; AIR FORCE INST OF TECH WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB OH GRADUATE SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING AND MANAGEMENT
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 | Senior leadership of the Air Force's Space and Missile Center suggested an investigation of systems integration within the space acquisition community in the fall of 2008. This thesis performs that investigation. A review concluded that while Systems Integration (SI) is extensively discussed as an area deserving considerable attention in the Systems Engineering literature, definitions are weak and methods and tools non-existent. Known SI activities are not being traced and assessed ... |
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| High Frontier - The Journal for Space, Cyberspace & Missile Professionals. Volume 6, Number 1, November 2009 |
Nov 2009 |
73 pages |
| Authors:
AIR FORCE SPACE COMMAND PETERSON AFB CO
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| High Frontier, Air Force Space Command's space professional journal, is published quarterly. The journal provides a scholarly forum for professionals to exchange knowledge and ideas on space-related issues throughout the space community. The journal focuses primarily on Air Force and Department of Defense space programs; however, the High Frontier staff welcomes submissions from within the space community. |
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| DIDO Optimization of a Lunar Landing Trajectory with Respect to Autonomous Landing Hazard Avoidance Technology |
Sep-2009 |
119 pages |
| Authors:
Michael R Francis; NAVAL POSTGRADUATE SCHOOL MONTEREY CA
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| In this study, the current and expected state of lunar landing technology is assessed. Contrasts are drawn between the technologies used during the Apollo era versus that which will be used in the next decade in an attempt to return to the lunar surface. In particular, one new technology, Autonomous Landing Hazard Avoidance Technology (ALHAT) and one new method, DIDO optimization, are identified and examined. An approach to creating a ... |
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| Collaborative Online Communities for Increased MILSATCOM Performance |
Sep-2009 |
99 pages |
| Authors:
Jason L Holgerson; NAVAL POSTGRADUATE SCHOOL MONTEREY CA
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| The Department of Defense and, subsequently, the U.S. Navy have embraced a strategy of exerting influence through information dominance versus amassing a large presence. This philosophy, called Net-centric Warfare, uses sensor and network technology to leverage naval platforms towards realizing effects previously achievable only by a larger force. In adapting this strategy, the U.S. Navy has realized many benefits, but has also increased its reliance on the technologies implementing Net-centric ... |
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| AU-18 Space Primer |
Sep 2009 |
353 pages |
| Authors:
AIR COMMAND AND STAFF COLL MAXWELL AFB AL
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| The purpose of this AU-18 Space Primer is to provide an unclassified one-stop shopping resource for the space professional and the joint war fighter to better understand the capabilities, organizations, and operations of space forces. |
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| High Frontier, The Journal for Space & Missile Professionals. Volume 5, Number 4 |
Aug 2009 |
45 pages |
| Authors:
AIR FORCE SPACE COMMAND PETERSON AFB CO
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| High Frontier, Air Force Space Command's space professional journal, is published quarterly. The journal provides a scholarly forum for professionals to exchange knowledge and ideas on space-related issues throughout the space community. The journal focuses primarily on Air Force and Department of Defense space programs; however, the High Frontier staff welcomes submissions from within the space community. |
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| Future Capabilities and Technologies for the Air Force in 2030. Executive Summary |
Jul-2009 |
61 pages |
| Authors:
David Blanks; John P Geis; Christopher J Kinnan; Ted Hailes; Harry A Foster; AIR WAR COLL MAXWELL AFB AL CENTER FOR STRATEGY AND TECHNOLOGY
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| This second iteration of the Blue Horizons study, commissioned by the USAF chief of staff, provides ?a new look at the future.? Its original purpose was to develop a prioritized list of concepts and their key enabling technologies the USAF would need to maintain dominance in air, space, and cyberspace to the year 2030. In addition, the study examined whether the USAF could leverage a targeted investment today to position ... |
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| An Overview of Advanced Concepts for Near-Space Systems |
30-Jun-2009 |
19 pages |
| Authors:
Marcus Young; Stephanie Keith; Anthony Pancotti; AIR FORCE RESEARCH LAB EDWARDS AFB CA PROPULSION DIRECTORATE
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| A brief review of both near-term and far-term platforms proposed for near-space operations is given. The primary focus of the paper is, however, a review of potential advanced propulsion systems for such long-duration near-space platforms. The basic requirements for near-space propulsion systems are defined. Low Reynolds number propellers, the current workhorse, are used as a baseline for comparison. Two broad classifications are identified as potential sources of force in near ... |
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| A Review of High Thrust, High Delta-V Options for Microsatellite Missions |
25-Jun-2009 |
15 pages |
| Authors:
Andrew Ketsdever; David B Scharfe; ENGINEERING RESEARCH AND CONSULTING INC (ERC INC) EDWARDS AFB CA
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| Microsatellites have been suggested as a means of enhancing a variety of proposed space missions, ranging from low-Earth-orbit to solar-system exploration. With improvements in propulsion technology geared toward microsatellites, the ultimate delta-V (deltaV) capabilities of some microsatellite systems are now in the range of several km/s, opening the doors to a variety of high deltaV, fast response scenarios. This paper provides a brief overview of propulsion technologies currently available for ... |
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| Transatlantic Relations: The Role of Nationalism in Multinational Space Cooperation |
Jun-2009 |
113 pages |
| Authors:
Heather R Crooks; NAVAL POSTGRADUATE SCHOOL MONTEREY CA
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| Transatlantic partnerships are becoming integral to the success of modern-day aerospace programs. NASA and the European Space Agency have cooperated for decades on such programs. As with all such collaboration between nations, conflicts have and continue to arise between the U.S. and Europe concerning joint aerospace initiatives. This thesis investigates the hypothesis that nationalism has been the major driver within ESA, as well as between ESA and NASA, that hampers ... |
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| Space Acquisitions: DOD Faces Substantial Challenges in Developing New Space Systems |
20-May-2009 |
21 pages |
| Authors:
Cristina T Chaplain; GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTABILITY OFFICE WASHINGTON DC
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| Despite a growing investment in space, the majority of large-scale acquisition programs in the Department of Defense's (DOD) space portfolio have experienced problems during the past two decades that have driven up cost and schedules and increased technical risks. The cost resulting from acquisition problems along with the ambitious nature of space programs has resulted in cancellations of programs that were expected to require investments of tens of billions of ... |
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| Cyberspace Policy Review: Assuring a Trusted and Resilient Information and Communications Infrastructure |
May-2009 |
67 pages |
| Authors:
EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT WASHINGTON DC
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| The President directed a 60-day, comprehensive, clean-slate review to assess U.S. policies and structures for cybersecurity. Cybersecurity policy includes strategy, policy, and standards regarding the security of and operations in cyberspace, and encompasses the full range of threat reduction, vulnerability reduction, deterrence, international engagement, incident response, resiliency, and recovery policies and activities, including computer network operations, information assurance, law enforcement, diplomacy, military, and intelligence missions as they relate to the ... |
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| Campaign-level Science Traceability for Earth Observation System Architecting |
May-2009 |
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| Authors:
Theodore K Seher; MASSACHUSETTS INST OF TECH CAMBRIDGE
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| The Earth Sciences Decadal Survey of 2007 presented a comprehensive vision for the evolution of space-based Earth Science resources. The practical development of the Decadal campaign, however, has highlighted four challenges to the original plan: the growth of expected costs and the reduction of program budget, the loss and changing status of the expected precursor missions, the opportunity afforded by international earth science efforts, and the increasing desire to operationalize ... |
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| High Frontier, The Journal for Space & Missile Professionals. Volume 5, Number 3 |
May 2009 |
53 pages |
| Authors:
AIR FORCE SPACE COMMAND PETERSON AFB CO
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| High Frontier, Air Force Space Command's space professional journal, is published quarterly. The journal provides a scholarly forum for professionals to exchange knowledge and ideas on space-related issues throughout the space community. The journal focuses primarily on Air Force and Department of Defense space programs; however, the High Frontier staff welcomes submissions from within the space community. |
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| Space Acquisitions: Government and Industry Partners Face Substantial Challenges in Developing New DOD Space Systems |
30-Apr-2009 |
23 pages |
| Authors:
Cristina Chaplain; GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTABILITY OFFICE WASHINGTON DC
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| Despite a growing investment in space, the majority of large-scale acquisition programs in the Department of Defense's (DOD) space portfolio have experienced problems during the past two decades that have driven up cost and schedules and increased technical risks. The cost resulting from acquisition problems along with the ambitious nature of space programs have resulted in cancellations of programs that were expected to require investments of tens of billions of ... |
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| Sustaining Our Space Enterprise: Strategy and People |
30-Mar-2009 |
34 pages |
| Authors:
Wayne J Smith; ARMY WAR COLL CARLISLE BARRACKS PA
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| Since the inception of an official U.S. Space Program in 1958 by the National Aeronautics and Space Act, efforts to develop, deploy, and maintain U.S. capabilities and assets in space expanded to include civil, military, intelligence, and commercial organizations. Consequently, no single agency or department provides oversight and guidance on the billions of dollars allocated annually for space programs. Although a space policy exists which provides general guidance and direction, ... |
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| Advanced Space-Based Detector Research at the Air Force Research Laboratory |
04-Mar-2009 |
12 pages |
| Authors:
D A Cardimona; P M Alsing; D H Huang; T Apostolova; W R GLass; C D Castillo; AIR FORCE RESEARCH LAB KIRTLAND AFB NM SPACE VEHICLES DIRECTORATE
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| At the Space Vehicles Directorate of the Air Force Research Laboratory we are interested in the use of detectors in space for surveillance and situational awareness missions. Our primary interests are in observations of objects both on earth and in space, each of which has very different background requirements. In addition, the space environment itself is especially demanding of any sensor system that will be expected to work continuously for ... |
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| The Effect of Values on System Development Project Outcomes |
Mar-2009 |
231 pages |
| Authors:
Daniel B Ward; NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMIN LANGLEY RESEARCH CENTER HAMPTON VA
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| To understand why organizations make certain decisions and target certain outcomes, it is useful to understand their priorities and preferences, commonly referred to as values. This research explores the relationship between the technical values held by system development teams and the operational effectiveness of the systems those teams produce. Specifically, it examines the impact of a value set called FIST (Fast, Inexpensive, Simple, Tiny) on Department of Defense (DoD) and ... |
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| China's Space Program: A New Tool for PRC Soft Power in International Relations? |
Mar-2009 |
143 pages |
| Authors:
Rob W Chambers; NAVAL POSTGRADUATE SCHOOL MONTEREY CA
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| When China launched an anti-satellite (ASAT) weapon in January 2007 to destroy one of its aging weather satellites, most reactions from academics and U.S. space experts focused on a potential military 'space race' between the United States and China. Overlooked, however, is China's growing role as global competitor on the non-military side of space. China's space program goes far beyond military counterspace applications and manifests manned space aspirations, including lunar ... |
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| Non-Destructive Evaluation of Aerospace Composites |
Mar-2009 |
73 pages |
| Authors:
Jeremy D Johnson; AIR FORCE INST OF TECH WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB OH SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING AND MANAGEMENT
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| Five methods of non-destructive material evaluation (NDE) were used to inspect various forms of damage commonly found in aerospace fiberglass composites: voids, edge and sub-surface delaminations, surface burning, and cracking. The images produced by X-ray, X-ray Computed Tomography, terahertz (THz) imaging, ultrasound, and flash IR thermography were analyzed for the detection of defects. Test results and analysis of each NDE method's capabilities provide a comparison study of conventional techniques versus ... |
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| Hybrid Control Systems: Design and Analysis for Aerospace Applications |
28-Feb-2009 |
17 pages |
| Authors:
Andrew R Teel; CALIFORNIA UNIV SANTA BARBARA DEPT OF ELECTRICAL AND COMPUTER ENGINEERING
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| The objective of this research was to contribute to the fundamental understanding of hybrid control systems and to explore the use of hybrid feedback in problems of interest to the Air Force. We aimed to provide a solid, foundational understanding of hybrid systems that will enable the vast potential of hybrid control to be realized. On the analysis side, we investigated the implications of different hybrid semantics, the simulation of ... |
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| An Energy-Based Thermodynamic Stabilization Framework for Hybrid Control Design of Large-Scale Aerospace Systems |
27-Feb-2009 |
42 pages |
| Authors:
Wassim M Haddad; GEORGIA INST OF TECH ATLANTA SCHOOL OF AEROSPACE ENGINEERING
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| Controls research under this program has concentrated on the development of hybrid control, energy- and entropy based control, decentralized control, distributed control, cooperative control, and adaptive control. Specifically, a novel energy-based thermodynamic stabilization framework for hybrid control design of large-scale aerospace systems is developed. This framework provides a rigorous alternative to designing gain scheduled controllers for general nonlinear large-scale dynamical systems by constructing distributed and decentralized logic-based nonlinear controllers. |
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| Commercial Human Space Flight Industry Overview |
24 Feb 2009 |
18 pages |
| Authors:
Bretton Alexander; PERSONAL SPACEFLIGHT FEDERATION WASHINGTON DC
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| What is commercial human spaceflight? * Systems designed for passengers * Developed by the private sector * Using predominantly private funds * Serving multiple markets, including government needs. There are two realms of activity: Suborbital - short flights above atmosphere, providing 3-5 minutes of weightlessness; and Orbital - reaching orbit around Earth, providing hours or days of weightlessness. The Personal Spaceflight Federation is the industry association of leading businesses and ... |
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| Space and U.S. Security. A Net Assessment |
Jan-2009 |
106 pages |
| Authors:
INSTITUTE FOR FOREIGN POLICY ANALYSIS INC CAMBRIDGE MA
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| The purpose of the Space and U.S. Security Net Assessment undertaken by the Institute for Foreign Policy Analysis (IFPA) is to survey the current status of U.S. space activities and to draw comparisons with other countries that have developed space programs in recent decades. Our goal is also to project major trends into a 10-20 year timeframe to identify factors that may have important implications positively or negatively on the ... |
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| Toward Cooperation or Conflict on the Moon? Considering Lunar Governance in Historical Perspective |
Jan-2009 |
23 pages |
| Authors:
James C Moltz; NAVAL POSTGRADUATE SCHOOL MONTEREY CA DEPT OF NATIONAL SECURITY AFFAIRS
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| The question of how the moon will be governed once humans return to it in about a decade and begin to establish permanent bases matters greatly to the future of international security. Already, a range of major powers have plans to participate in the moon's further scientific exploration, commercial exploitation, and possible permanent settlement. If we count both manned and robotic activities, this list currently includes the United States, China, ... |
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| Allard Commission. Executive Summary of Independent Assessment Panel on the Organization and Management of National Security Space |
Jan 2009 |
5 pages |
| Authors:
ARMY SPACE AND MISSILE DEFENSE COMMAND/ARMY FORCES STRATEGIC COMMAND HUNTSVILLE AL
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| The Independent Assessment Panel (IAP) was chartered to review and assess the DoD management and organization of National Security in Space and make appropriate recommendations to strengthen the U.S. position. The panel members are unanimous in our conviction that significant improvements in National Security Space (NSS) leadership, management, and organization are imperative to maintain U.S. Space preeminence and avert the loss of the U.S. competitive national security advantage. NSS inadequacies ... |
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| Hot New Space Concepts to Operationalize Space |
Jan 2009 |
3 pages |
| Authors:
Bruce Smith; ARMY SPACE AND MISSILE DEFENSE COMMAND/ARMY FORCES STRATEGIC COMMAND HUNTSVILLE AL
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| Man-portable Space Control systems; SATCOM laser linked constellations and networks; theater controlled Space imaging systems; jam resistant, positioning, navigation and timing systems; and networked, theater missile warning systems. These are a few of the concepts I have heard about or been involved in working on during the past six years. While some of these ideas seem far fetched and have almost no chance of ever becoming operational systems, others do ... |
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| Space Operations Cop It's Only Logical |
Jan 2009 |
7 pages |
| Authors:
William S Moncrief; ARMY SPACE AND MISSILE DEFENSE COMMAND/ARMY FORCES STRATEGIC COMMAND HUNTSVILLE AL
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| Imagine yourself in Iraq or Afghanistan conducting Missile Warning, Space-based Battlefield Characterization, Space Situational Awareness, Blue Force Tracking (Air, Land and Sea: surface and sub-surface), and Enemy force tracking. Imagine doing all this as well as monitoring the status of satellite collection. While doing this job you don't need five different computer systems and programs the rest of the Army is using; you only need one. This is not science ... |
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| Asymmetrical Challenges: Technology in an Era of Persistent Conflict (Army Space Journal, 2009 Spring Edition) |
Jan 2009 |
7 pages |
| Authors:
Kevin T Campbell; ARMY SPACE AND MISSILE DEFENSE COMMAND/ARMY FORCES STRATEGIC COMMAND HUNTSVILLE AL
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| The following edited text was taken from a presentation given by U.S. Army Space and Missile Defense Command/Army Forces Strategic Command's Commanding General, LTG Kevin T. /Campbell, at the 11th Annual SPACECOM Defending America Symposium. Before I get into talking about Space and missile defense, I want to just take a moment and talk about your Army--an Army that's deployed 247,000 strong around the globe today. Today in the theater ... |
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| In Search of Ground Truth for Army Space Operations Training |
Jan 2009 |
5 pages |
| Authors:
David Berge; Daryl Breitbach; Lenny Gehrke; ARMY SPACE AND MISSILE DEFENSE COMMAND/ARMY FORCES STRATEGIC COMMAND HUNTSVILLE AL
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| It is 11 pm, Monday, Feb. 16, as a team from the U.S. Army Space and Missile Defense Command boards a rotator flight at Baltimore/Washington International Airport bound for Kuwait City. Daryl Breitbach, and his Future Warfare Center Directorate of Combat Development Space instructor/course manager counterparts, Lenny Gehrke and Dave Berge, are beginning a 12-day odyssey which will encompass visits to Army Space professionals in Kuwait, Iraq, Bahrain, and Qatar. ... |
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| Space Education at the University of Texas at San Antonio: Army Space Cadre - Learn from Southwest Research Institute Scientists (Army Space Journal, 2009 Summer Edition) |
Jan 2009 |
7 pages |
| Authors:
Stacy Godshall; ARMY SPACE AND MISSILE DEFENSE COMMAND/ARMY FORCES STRATEGIC COMMAND HUNTSVILLE AL
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| Best professions utilize education to continue to develop the professionals within an organization over the course of the career. The Army adheres to that practice as manifested by Noncommissioned Officer Education System, Officer training from Basic Officer Leader Course to ILE, branch/career field specific training, and the Advanced Civil Schooling program. Working as a Space Professional or a Space Cadre member as a Space Enabler allows Army personnel to be ... |
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| Army Warfighter Panel: Space Contributions to the Warfighter (Army Space Journal, 2009 Spring Edition) |
Jan 2009 |
11 pages |
| Authors:
Kurt S Story; Ty Hensley; Patricia S Rodriguez; Douglas A Wilderman; Jeffrey Fish; ARMY SPACE AND MISSILE DEFENSE COMMAND/ARMY FORCES STRATEGIC COMMAND HUNTSVILLE AL
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| The following edited text was taken from the warfighter panel chaired by U.S. Army Space and Missile Defense Command/Army Forces Strategic Command's Deputy Commanding General, BG Kurt S. Story, at the 11th Annual SPACECOMM Defending America Symposium. |
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| Tactical Space: Lessons for the New FA40 |
Jan 2009 |
5 pages |
| Authors:
Andy R Lee; Guy M Burrow; ARMY SPACE AND MISSILE DEFENSE COMMAND/ARMY FORCES STRATEGIC COMMAND HUNTSVILLE AL
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| For those in the Functional Area 40 career field, several thoughts may have crossed their minds before they made the choice to leave their basic branch and join the ranks of the relatively few FA40s serving in the Army today. The initial thoughts could have been I've got to choose a Career Field? ...FA40? I didn't know we had Space Officers. Sounds interesting -- I'll put it down as my ... |
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| An Inside Look at the Allard Commission...and That's the Way it Was |
Jan 2009 |
11 pages |
| Authors:
Sharon L Hartman; ARMY SPACE AND MISSILE DEFENSE COMMAND/ARMY FORCES STRATEGIC COMMAND HUNTSVILLE AL
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| In July 2008, a congressionally directed Independent Assessment Panel, also known as the Allard Commission, presented to Congress their report on the Organization and Management of National Security Space. Retired Army LTG Ed Anderson served as a member of the panel and agreed to sit down with Army Space Journal's Sharon Hartman and Director, Directorate for Combat Development, COL Bruce Smith to discuss the role he played in the commission, ... |
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| Space. Making a Difference |
Jan 2009 |
3 pages |
| Authors:
ARMY SPACE AND MISSILE DEFENSE COMMAND REDSTONE ARSENAL AL
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| We recently conducted the 6th Annual Space Cadre Symposium here in Colorado Springs. The planners for this event and publication got it right when they selected the controlling idea or theme - Space really is the best job in the Army. I say this because I know there is a high-degree of respect for the value that Space-based capabilities deliver to the fight and the overall Warfighter mission. MAJ Glen ... |
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| Embedding Cognitive Systems into Systems Engineering Practice |
Dec-2008 |
117 pages |
| Authors:
Steven V Deal; DEAL CORP YELLOW SPRINGS OH
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| Research and Development of the Acquisition Practitioner Support Environment (APSE) is described. Product is a web-enabled guide to in-engineers, human systems engineers/integrators and cognitive engineers. Deliverables were selected for value in incorporating human abilities, limitations, preferences and costs in development, operations and sustainment activities. APSE instantiates a model process, the goal of which is to provide improved mission performance and reduced total ownership costs. Also described are efforts to create ... |
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| High Frontier, The Journal for Space & Missile Professionals. Volume 5, Number 1 |
Nov 2008 |
57 pages |
| Authors:
AIR FORCE SPACE COMMAND PETERSON AFB CO
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| High Frontier, Air Force Space Command's space professional journal, is published quarterly. The journal provides a scholarly forum for professionals to exchange knowledge and ideas on space-related issues throughout the space community. The journal focuses primarily on Air Force and Department of Defense space programs; however, the High Frontier staff welcomes submissions from within the space community. |
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| Analysis of Space Shuttle Primary Reaction-Control Engine-Exhaust Transients |
Oct-2008 |
11 pages |
| Authors:
Yu-Hui Chiu; Matthew Braunstein; Rainer A Dressler; Benjamin D Hester; Jeremy R Winick; Lawrence S Bernstein; Paul F Sydney; AIR FORCE RESEARCH LAB HANSCOM AFB MA SPACE VEHICLES DIRECTORATE
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| A series of 22 primary reaction-control-system engine attitude-control firings were observed from the Maui Space Surveillance Site during the space shuttle STS-115 mission. The firings occurred during a pass over Maui on 19 September 2006 during which the orbiter was in sunlight and the observatory was in darkness. The observed attitude maneuvers maintained the orbiter in an orientation in which its long axis was aligned with the line of sight ... |
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| High Frontier, The Journal for Space & Missile Professionals. Volume 4, Number 4 |
Aug 2008 |
49 pages |
| Authors:
AIR FORCE SPACE COMMAND PETERSON AFB CO
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| High Frontier, Air Force Space Command's space professional journal, is published quarterly. The journal provides a scholarly forum for professionals to exchange knowledge and ideas on space-related throughout the space community. The journal focuses primarily on Air Force and Department of Defense space programs; however, the High Frontier staff welcomes submissions from within the space community. |
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| Leadership, Management, and Organization for National Security Space: Report to Congress of the Independent Assessment Panel on the Organization and Management of National Security Space |
01-Jul-2008 |
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| Authors:
HANS MARK; A T Young; Edward Anderson; Lyle Bien; Ronald R Fogleman; Keith Hall; Lester Lyles; INSTITUTE FOR DEFENSE ANALYSES ALEXANDRIA VA
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| The Independent Assessment Panel (IAP) was chartered to review and assess the DoD management and organization of National Security in Space and make appropriate recommendations to strengthen the U.S. position. The panel members are unanimous in our conviction that significant improvements in National Security Space (NSS) leadership, management, and organization are imperative to maintain U.S. space preeminence and avert the loss of the U.S. competitive national security advantage. NSS inadequacies ... |
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| An Operationally Responsive Space Architecture for 2025 |
22-Jun-2008 |
91 pages |
| Authors:
Rob Atkins; Aaron Bass; Mike Francis; Dave Jablonski; Jeff Nelson; Zeke Poiro; Craig Richardson; NAVAL POSTGRADUATE SCHOOL MONTEREY CA
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| The distance learning team was tasked to produce an architecture that would best support future Operationally Responsive Space requirements in the 2025 timeframe. The 'bottom line up front' to this analysis showed that the current space architecture already provides some level of responsiveness. However, ORS will demand modifications of the current space architecture vice certain pre-conceived notions of quick launch or a separate ORS architecture altogether. The team developed a ... |
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| Operationally Responsive Space: Creating Responsive Space for America |
20-Jun-2008 |
135 pages |
| Authors:
Brian Anderson; Samuel Messer; Gerry Gleckel; Gregory Fitzgearld; Mathew Crook; Corey Collier; Alexander Braszko; Alexander Bein; Richard Arledge; Phillip Smith; NAVAL POSTGRADUATE SCHOOL MONTEREY CA SPACE SYSTEMS ACADEMIC GROUP
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| Tactical space support has earned a reputation as unresponsive and the Operationally Responsive Space Office was created in 2007 to address this for the military. The intent of this course project is to use an educational research approach to develop a future architecture that will make space responsive in 2025. This paper evaluates the shortcomings that hinder quick and effective space-based support to the U.S. Military and Intelligence Community. The ... |
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| Implementing International Standards for "Continuing Supervision" |
01-Jun-2008 |
117 pages |
| Authors:
Spencer; Ronald L Jr; MCGILL UNIV MONTREAL (QUEBEC)
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| The Outer Space Treaty established the obligation to provide continuing supervision of its national space activities by the appropriate state. The implementation of this obligation remains a matter of state discretion. Since this Treaty came into force the world has evolved to become reliant on space based utilities to enable the global economy and state governance. Today, space faring states are increasingly dependent upon the supervision practices of other states ... |
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| Spaceborne Fiber Optic Data Bus (SFODB) |
01-Jun-2008 |
5 pages |
| Authors:
J W Bretthauer; C H Chalfant; F J Orlando; E Rezek; M Sawyer; NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION GREENBELT MD GODDARD SPACE FLIGHT CENTER
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| Spaceborne Fiber Optic Data Bus (SFODB) is an IEEE 1393 compliant, gigabit per second, fiber optic network specifically designed to support the real-time, on-board data handling requirements of remote sensing spacecraft. The network is fault tolerant, highly reliable, and capable of withstanding the rigors of launch and the harsh space environment. SFODB achieves this operational and environmental performance while maintaining the small size, light weight, and low power necessary for ... |
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| High Frontier - The Journal for Space and Missile Professionals. Volume 4, Number 3, May 2008 |
May 2008 |
65 pages |
| Authors:
AIR FORCE SPACE COMMAND PETERSON AFB CO
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| High Frontier, Air Force Space Command's space professional journal, is published quarterly. The journal provides a scholarly forum for professionals to exchange knowledge and ideas on space-related issues throughout the space community. The journal focuses primarily on Air Force and Department of Defense space programs; however, the High Frontier staff welcomes submissions from within the space community. |
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| Structural Design of a NPS CubeSat Launcher |
01-Jan-2008 |
85 pages |
| Authors:
Felix Rossberg; NAVAL POSTGRADUATE SCHOOL MONTEREY CA
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| To encourage student interest in space and education Stanford University and CalPoly developed the CubeSat. These picosatellites weigh about one kg and can be developed and built by students. NPS is designing CubeSats and a structure to deploy them in orbit as part of its emphasis on hands-on education This technical report deals with the development of a CubeSat Launcher (NPSCuL). NPSCuL will carry up to ten P-PODs built and ... |
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| Improving the Cost Estimation of Space Systems. Past Lessons and Future Recommendations |
01-Jan-2008 |
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| Authors:
Obaid Younossi; John C Graser; Cynthia R Cook; Mark A Lorell; Jerry M Sollinger; Robert S Leonard; Kevin Brancato; Bernard Fox; Yool Kim; Mel Eisman; Shari L Pfleeger; RAND CORP SANTA MONICA CA
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| In response to historically high cost growth in the acquisition of space systems, the Under Secretary of the Air Force, in accordance with National Security Space (NSS) Acquisition Policy, directed the Air Force acquisition community to support the development of independent, accurate, and timely cost analyses to make the acquisition of NSS systems more realistic in terms of estimated costs. In turn, the former commander of Air Force Space Command ... |
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| Eliminating Space Debris: Applied Technology and Policy Prescriptions, Fall 2007 - Project 07-02 |
Jan-2008 |
139 pages |
| Authors:
Kevin Johnson; Hudson; John G II; Stephanie Silva; Jared Brower; Stehanie Cook; Edward Dae; Josh Koch; Miller Miller; STRATEGIC COMMAND OMAHA NE GLOBAL INNOVATION AND STRATEGY CENTER
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| Communications, global commerce and national defense are highly dependent on satellite constellations. This report details how space debris threatens valuable space-based technology essential to these critical areas. Objects in lower earth orbit (LEO) pose the greatest immediate threat to space-based assets. This paper focuses on all sizes of debris found in LEO. What follows is a comprehensive analysis of the problem of space debris, specifically targeting policies that facilitate debris ... |
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| Space Industry. Industry Study, Spring 2008 |
Jan 2008 |
43 pages |
| Authors:
NATIONAL DEFENSE UNIV WASHINGTON DC
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| The United States space industry delivers capabilities vital to America's economy, national security, and everyday life. America remains preeminent in the global space industry, but budget constraints, restrictive export policies, and limited international dialogue are inhibiting the U.S. space industry's competitiveness. To sustain America's leadership among space-faring nations, the incoming administration should update and expand U.S. space policies and regulatory guidance, prioritize national space funding, and promote greater international cooperation ... |
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