Start Date
4-1973 8:00 AM
Description
A worldwide network of military communication satellites is now being deployed to function both as a long-haul strategic trunking system and as a system capable of supporting contingency operations. Another network is under development to handle voice and teletype messages between users with small mobile terminals. Other more specialized satellite systems are well along in the planning stage. This paper describes the evolving deployment and utilization of satellite-based systems and anticipates the trend in future operational capability.
Military Space Communications
A worldwide network of military communication satellites is now being deployed to function both as a long-haul strategic trunking system and as a system capable of supporting contingency operations. Another network is under development to handle voice and teletype messages between users with small mobile terminals. Other more specialized satellite systems are well along in the planning stage. This paper describes the evolving deployment and utilization of satellite-based systems and anticipates the trend in future operational capability.
Comments
Military Space Activities
Session Chairman: Col. Henry B. Stelling, Director of Space Headquarters, USAF, Washington, D.C.
Session Organizer: Col. J. A. Saavedra, Office of Space Headquarters, USAF, Washington, D.C.
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