(U) Naval Space Command (NAVSPACECOM)

(The effects of any budget/program decisions made since the information was collected during 1997-98 are NOT reflected in the National Security Space Road Map (NSSRM).)

Overview: (U)
(U)  NAVSPACECOM manages naval space activities and operates space systems while focusing on warfighter support.  In addition, it leverages National, DoD and civil space resources to guarantee that the naval warfighter gets the maximum utility out of space-based resources.

Description: (U)
(U)  Headquartered at Dahlgren, Virginia, NAVSPACECOM began operations October 1, 1983.  NAVSPACECOM uses the medium of space and its potential to provide essential information and capabilities to ashore and afloat naval forces by: 

 -- Operating assigned systems;
 -- Executing missions assigned by USCINCSPACE;
 -- Advocating naval warfighting requirements in the joint arena; and 
 -- Advising, supporting, and assisting naval services through training and by developing space plans, programs, budgets, policies, concepts, and doctrine.

(U)  NAVSPACECOM also serves as the naval service component of the United States Space Command (USSPACECOM), established in 1985. Component responsibilities include operating assigned space systems to provide surveillance and warning, as well as providing spacecraft telemetry and on-orbit engineering support.   In addition, NAVSPACECOM provides facilities and staffs a command center 24 hours a day to serve as the Alternate Space Control Center (ASCC) for USSPACECOM's primary center located at Cheyenne Mountain Air Force Base, Colo.   ASCC missions include operational direction of the entire global Space Surveillance Network for CINCSPACE. The ASCC also detects, tracks, identifies, and catalogs all man-made objects in space and provides ephemeris on these objects to approximately1,000 customers.  It also monitors the space environment and informs owners and operators of U.S. and allied space systems of potential threat to their assets by continuous liaison with the systems' operations centers.   Finally, NAVSPACECOM provides administrative oversight for two Echelon 3 operational Navy activities: the Naval Satellite Operations Center (NAVSOC) and the Fleet Surveillance Support Command (FLTSURVSUPPCOM).

User Impact: (U)
(U) To be supplied.

Programmatics: (U)
(U) Operational.

Related Initiatives: (U)
(U) US Space Command (USSPACECOM)

Related Requirements: (U)
(U) None.

Related Categories: (U)
(U) Military Hqtrs & Space Commands, NAVSOC

Road Map Placements: (U)
(U) GENERAL SUPPORT.

Lead Office: (U)
(U) Navy.

Date of Information: (U)
21 November 1997

(The effects of any budget/program decisions made since the information was collected during 1997-98 are NOT reflected in the National Security Space Road Map (NSSRM).)