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"Reprinted by permission from Airpower Journal (Maxwell AFB, Ala.: Air University Press, Fall 1988), 52-69.". ; "December 1989". ; Includes bibliographical references (p. 11-12). ; Mode of access: Internet.

In this article, we will briefly review the disruptive forces that are driving change across our Air Force, share some insights into how our sister services are reacting to similar pressures in terms of their force-development strategies, review what our senior leaders approved, and describe how we are moving ahead with this new, force-development paradigm. This new approach will eventually affect every aspect of force development, so it is important that all Airmen understand what we are doing and why we are doing it.--Provided by publisher

"This primer covers a wide range of space topics applicable to those in the US Air Force space community but also informative for those unfamiliar with USAF and Department of Defense space capabilities, organizations, and operations. The text begins with the history of space, space power theory, current space law and policy, space doctrine, and a broad look at orbital mechanics. It covers the space environment; US space organizations; space acquisitions; spacecraft design, structure, and operations; and command and control of space forces. Also described are space capabilities, including communications; meteorological and environmental data collection; intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance; positioning, navigation, and timing; missile warning; and space surveillance. The primer reviews the concept of operationally responsive space (ORS) and the role of the ORS Office the military application of microsatellites. Other topics include space control and space threats,spacelift,and international space power. Finally, the text overviews the numbers, types, and orbits of the constellation of satellites circling the globe."--Provided by publisher