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Since our first days as an independent organization, RAND has had researchers exploring ways to improve spacecraft. Today, this work continues as analysts examine issues related to communications satellites and private space industry.

Journal Article
Expeditionary Airpower: EAF Strategic Planning
A key challenge for the Air Force is strategic planning to support the Expeditionary Aerospace Force (EAF).
Jan 1, 1999
Journal Article
Expeditionary Airpower: A Vision for Agile Combat Support
To a large extent, success of Expeditionary Aerospace Forces depends on turning the current combat support system into one that is much more agile.
Jan 1, 1999
Report
Supporting Expeditionary Aerospace Forces: An Integrated Strategic Agile Combat Support Planning Framework
The report argues that the new Expeditionary Aerospace Force (EAF) concept requires a complete reexamination of the combat support system, especially the planning framework for combat support.
Jan 1, 1999
Report
The Changing Role of the U.S. Military in Space
Growth in the technical capabilities of commercial and foreign space systems, potential exploitation of space by adversaries, increasing use of commercial space capabilities by U.S. forces, and continuing budget constraints are all ...
Jan 1, 1999
Report
Merchants and Guardians: Balancing U.S. Interests in Space Commerce
Current challenges for space policy are examined in this study, particularly those derived from the growth of space commerce and resulting conflicts between public and private sector interests.
Jan 1, 1999
Report
The synergy of air and space
The synergy of air and space
Jan 1, 1998
Report
The Cosmos on a Shoestring: Small Spacecraft for Space and Earth Science
Small spacecraft have become popular for a number of reasons, most prominently the needs to reduce overall cost, be built more quickly, and spread mission risks. Despite the risks, however, small spacecraft fulfill important roles in earth science, astrophysics, space physics, and planetary science. NASA's current generation of small spacecraft is capable of impressive levels of performance.
Jan 1, 1998
Report
Space: Emerging Options for National Power
Presents the results of a study that examined the extent to which both military and economic spacepower will influence national security strategy and the conduct of future military operations.
Jan 1, 1998
Report
Global Positioning System: Market Projections and Trends in the Newest Global Information Utility
The Global Positioning System (GPS) is a space-based signal providing precise timing, location, and velocity information. Just as any number of receivers can tune into a commercial TV or radio station, there is no limit on the number of people who can use GPS.
Jan 1, 1998
Report
International Agreements on Cooperation in Remote Sensing and Earth Observation
As of the end of 1997, the U.S. had cooperative agreements with 76 countries and six multinational organizations covering the operations of 32 active satellites. This report catalogs the agreements and assesses the extent of interagency coordination.
Jan 1, 1998
Report
Roles and impacts of RAND in the pre-Apollo space program of the United States
Roles and impacts of RAND in the pre-Apollo space program of the United States
Jan 1, 1997
Journal Article
Progress in Navigation-Grade IFOG Performance
In this paper we report on further advances in navigation-grade IFOG technology achieved at Litton.
Nov 1, 1996
Report
Assessing the Future Role and Conduct of the Army Space Exploitation Demonstration Program (ASEDP)
Assessing the Future Role and Conduct of the Army Space Exploitation Demonstration Program (ASEDP)
Jan 1, 1996
Report
Defense Cutbacks: Effects on California's Communities, Firms, and Workers — Executive Summary
This report contains the summaries of a three-part project that investigated the effects of declining defense budgets on California's economy.
Jan 1, 1996
Research Brief
Life After Cutbacks: Tracking California's Aerospace Workers
Contrary to popular belief, workers in California's aerospace industry weathered the defense budget reductions of the late 1980s and early 1990s in no worse shape than their nonaerospace durable manufacturing counterparts in the state.
Jan 1, 1996
Report
Life After Cutbacks: Tracking California's Aerospace Workers
Researchers tested the assumption that aerospace workers had suffered greater employment hardships than workers in comparable nonaerospace industries.
Jan 1, 1996
Report
GPS-Aided Guidance for Ballistic Missile Applications: An Assessment
The proliferation of Third World ballistic missiles is a major concern for the U.S. government. This paper evaluates the effectiveness of U.S. control policies as they pertain to ballistic missiles, focusing on those with ranges of 300-1000 km.
Jan 1, 1996
Report
Concept-Level Analytical Procedures for Loading Nonprocessing Communication Satellites with Direct-Sequence, Spread-Spectrum Signals
Concept-Level Analytical Procedures for Loading Nonprocessing Communication Satellites with Direct-Sequence, Spread-Spectrum Signals
Jan 1, 1996
Report
Concept-Level Analytical Procedures for Loading Nonprocessing Communication Satellites with Nonantijam Signals
Presents the analytical procedures and mathematical formulations required to construct a computer model of a military communication satellite system, load it efficiently with the radio signals required to support an operational scenario ...
Jan 1, 1996
Report
Mutual Interference in Fast-Frequency-Hopped, Multiple-Frequency-Shift-Keyed, Spread-Spectrum Communication Satellite Systems
This report presents the results of a theoretical analysis of a frequency-hopping, multiple-frequency-shift-keyed, spread-spectrum communication system using a nonprocessing communication satellite transponder.
Jan 1, 1996

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