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State of the space industrial base 2021

Peter A. Garretson, Editor | Mountain View, Calif. : Defense Innovation Unit | 2021

The State of the Space Industrial Base 2021 highlights the opportunities and challenges for the United States in space. This report captures key information and includes recommendations to advance the economic, scientific, technological and nati[...]

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Enhancing space resilience through non-materiel means

Gary McLeod, Author | [S.l.] : The RAND Corporation | Research reports | 2016

Space is now a congested, contested, and competitive environment. Space systems must become more resilient to potential adversary actions and system failures, but changes to space systems are costly. To provide a complete look at resilience and [...]

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From sanctuary to battlefield : a framework for a U.S. defense and deterrence strategy for space

Elbridge Colby, Author | Washington, D.C. : Center for a New American Security | 2016

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Acquisition of space systems, volume 7 : past problems and future challenges /

Yool Kim, Author | [S.l.] : The RAND Corporation | Monographs | 2015

The authors analyze the performance of selected DoD space programs in terms of cost growth, schedule delays, and on-orbit performance over the course of their program histories spanning from 1996 to 2012; identify key factors that contributed t[...]

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Developing national power in space : a theoretical model /

Brent David Ziarnick, Author | [S.l.] : McFarland & Company | 2015

"Exploring the nature of space programs and how nations can maximize advantages gained from space operations, this book draws from military and economic theory to describe an original model of the development and employment of a nation's ability[...]

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Military payloads hosted on commercial satellites : how can the Space and Missile Systems Center increase the number of commercially hosted military payload contract

Peter A. Cunningham, Author | [S.l.] : Air University Press | Wright flyer paper | 2015

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Military payloads hosted on commercial satellites : how can the Space and Missile Systems Center increase the number of commercially hosted military payload contract awards?

Peter A. Cunningham, Author | [S.l.] : Air University Press | Wright flyer paper | 2015

Though Pres. Barack Obama and the Air Force Space Command's (AFSPC) top general officers have advocated for the use of commercially hosted military payloads (CHMP), only one CHMP contract has been awarded by the Air Force. This paper answers the[...]

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US presidents and the militarization of space, 1946-1967

Sean N. Kalic, Author | [S.l.] : Texas A&M University Press | Centennial of flight series | 2012

That book analyze US military development, policy, and presidential involment, which has not previously been done. The level of detail will benefit both military space experts and students of military space.

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National security and the commercial space sector : initial analysis and evaluation of options for improving commercial access to space. Draft for comment

David Berteau, Author ; Gregory Kiley, Author | Washington, D.C. : Center for Strategic and International Studies | 2010

In this draft report, the CSIS examines the relationship between U.S. national security and the commercial space sector, with specific focus on the current state of the space launch industry and launch market.

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Mastering the ultimate high ground : next steps in the military uses of space

Benjamin S. Lambeth | [S.l.] : RAND | 2003

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Seeking new world vistas : the militarization of space

Roger Handberg | [S.l.] : Praeger | 2000

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Guide to military space programs

C. Richard Whelan | [S.l.] : Pasha Publications | 1984

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American military space policy : information systems, weapon systems and arms control

Colin S. Gray | [S.l.] : Abt Books | 1982

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United States air and space power in the 21st century

Zalmay Khalilzad, Editor ; Jeremy Shapiro, Editor | [S.l.] : RAND | Strategic Appraisal

Changing roles of air and space forces in US national security strategy, the implications of new systems and technologies for military operations, and the role of nuclear weapons in US security strategy are examined in the book.

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