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).
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(U) Kaena Point

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Overview (U):

(U) Kaena Point consists of a C-band mechanical which supports the test and evaluation of U.S. ICBM and space launches. As an ancillary mission, this radar spends approximately 128 hours a week supporting the space surveillance mission. This radar operates in the 5,400-5,900 MHz range with a narrow beam which provides accurate data but limited search capability.


Description (U):

(U) Kaena Point consists of a C-band mechanical which supports the test and evaluation of U.S. ICBM and space launches. As an ancillary mission, this radar spends approximately 128 hours a week supporting the space surveillance mission. This radar operates in the 5,400-5,900 MHz range with a narrow beam which provides accurate data but limited search capability.

User Impact (U):

(U) Loss of this capability would have a significant impact on the Space Surveillance Network (SNN).

Programmatics (U):

(U) Operational.

(U) Organizations and Funding:

Images (U):

NameTitle
Kaena PointKaena Point
This Table Is Unclassified.

Related Initiatives (U): None.

Related Requirements (U): None.

Related Categories (U):
NameTitle
Collateral SensorsCollateral Sensors
Range RadarsRange Radars
This Table Is Unclassified.

Road Map Placements (U):

NameTitle
SPACE CONTROL: S.S. NETWORKSPACE CONTROL: SPACE SURVEILLANCE NETWORK
This Table Is Unclassified.

Requirements, Funding and Additional Hotlinks (U):

(U) None.

Lead Office (U):

DoD.

Point of Contact (U):

(U) National Security Space Road Map Team, NSSA, Open Phone: (703) 808-6040, DSN 898-6040.

Date Of Information (U):

(U) 28 September 1998



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(U) For comments/suggestions contact: Office of the National Security Space Architect (NSSA), 571-432-1300.

(U) Road Map Production Date: 23 June 2001


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).