Currently, military space launch operations are managed by Air Force Systems Command. The research and development perspective of Air Force Systems Command limits the flexibility and responsiveness of the US's space launch capability. The paper advocates that space launch operations should be managed by Air Force Space Command. The mission-accomplishment perspective of Air Force Space Command will be needed to achieve an operational space launch capability. Military doctrine identifies the need for an operational space launch capability and operational commands manage other weapon systems such as the ballistic missile.
Launch Operations to Support Future Space Forces
1988
23 pages
Report
No indication
English
Space Launch Vehicles & Support Equipment , Missile Launching & Support Systems , Launching , Space missions , Air force operations , Air force , Air force systems command , Guided missiles , Military doctrine , Military operations , Space systems , Weapon systems , Military satellites , Space weapons , Launch vehicles , Military organizations , Air Force Systems Command , Air Force Space Command