Military Space Programs Issues Concerning DOD's SBIRS and STSS Programs

Format:

Book

Government document

Author/Creator:

Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Military readiness.

Military weapons.

Missile attack warning systems.

Physical Description:

1 online resource

Contained In:

ProQuest U.S. Congressional Research Digital Collection

Place of Publication:

[Place of publication not identified] [publisher not identified] 2005

Summary:

Examines DOD missile defense programs to develop satellite early warning systems for the detection of foreign missile launches, including an overview of current defense support program early warning satellites. Reviews progress and challenges with development of new missile defense systems, including the space-based infrared system and the space tracking and surveillance system

Notes:

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Other Format:

Microfiche version Library of Congress Congressional Research Service Military Space Programs

Publisher Number:

CRS-2005-RSI-0298

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