(U) Space Defense Interface Network (SDIN)

(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) The Space Defense Interface Network (SDIN) provides the Space Surveillance C3 Interface via the Defense Satellite Communications System (DSCS) and non-DSCS leased data/voice communications that link Cheyenne Mountain's Space Defense Operations Center (SPADOC) to worldwide sensor sites and satellite owners/operators.

Description: (U)
(U) The Space Defense Interface Network (SDIN) provides the Space Surveillance C3 Interface via the Defense Satellite Communications System (DSCS) and non-DSCS leased data/voice communications that link Cheyenne Mountain's Space Defense Operations Center (SPADOC) to worldwide sensor sites and satellite owners/operators.  SDIN provides real-time exchange of satellite orbital parameters and tasking data.  

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:
	(U) USSPACECOM: Funding Source.

Related Initiatives: (U)
(U) None.

Related Requirements: (U)
(U) None.

Related Categories: (U)
(U) C2 and Data Handling

Road Map Placements: (U)
(U) SPACE CONTROL: S.S. NETWORK.

Lead Office: (U)
(U) Air Force.

Date of Information: (U)
26 February 1998

(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).)