SHUTTLE OPERATIONAL MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITY
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EXECUTIVE CIFFARDF THE PRESIDENT
OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET
WASHINGTON. D.C. 20503
FEB 1- 1979
MEMORANDUM FOR: HONORABLE HAROLD BROWN
SECRETARY, DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
HONORABLE ROBERT M. FROSCH
ADMINISTRATOR, NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND
SPACE ADMINISTRATION
HONORABLE STANSFIELD TURNEjl/
DIRECTOR OF CENTRAL INTELLIGENCE
FROM: JAMES T. McINTYRE, JR.
DIRECTOR
SUBJECT: Shuttle Operational Management Responsibility
As directed by PD/NSC-42, in the FY 1980 budget review OMB examined
Shuttle operational management responsibility as currently planned by
the agencies. The only near-term issue identified in this area was
the extent to which the Department of Defense plans to make use of
facilities at the Johnson Space Center for monitoring Shuttle launch
and flight data. In this connection, we understand that DOD is currently
studying the possibility of adding a dedicated DOD Shuttle Operations
Planning Center to a backup Satellite Test Center. (C)
Because of the potential cost savings from avoidance of redundant Shuttle
control facilities, I am requesting that DOD, NASA, and the DCI cooperate
with OMB in the conduct of the study to determine whether a joint mission
control center or separate DOD and NASA facilities should be used to meet
out-year Shuttle mission requirements. DOD should also address the need
for a backup facility to the current Satellite Test Center. The study
should be completed by August 1, 1979, with an interim report by April 1,
1979. (C)
The request for this study has been coordinated with Dr. Press and
Dr. Brzezinski. OMB's contact point in this effort is Mr. Daniel H. Taft,
Deputy Associate Director (Special Studies), National Security and Inter-
national Affairs. I request that you designate a lead person to work with
OMB on this study.
Copies to:
The Secretary of State
The Director, Office of Science and Technology Policy
Assistant to the President for National Security Affairs
Assistant to the President for Domestic fairsditsPEN6ity NSIA/SSD
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WASHINGTON. D.C. 20303
FEB 1 1979
MEMORANDUM FOR: HONORABLE HAROLD BROWN
SECRETARY, DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
HONORABLE JUANITA M. KREPS
SECRETARY, DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
HONORABLE ROBERT M. FROSCH
ADMINISTRATOR, NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND
SPACE ADMINISTRATION
FROM: JAMES T. McINTYRE, JR.
DIRECTOR
SUBJECT: Review of Meteorological and Oceanic Satellite
Programs
As directed by PD/NSC-42, during the FY 1980 budget review OMB conducted
an interagency crosscutting review of meteorological satellite programs
and the ZBB priority ranking of the proposed new start of a National
Oceanic Satellite System (NOSS). Concerning the meteorological satellite
programs, I have concluded that significant savings appear to be possible
,_____2,..sawz,fronergj_xst.yil and military programs. In this regard, as you
know, we are approaching a critical decision period for the selection of
next-generation meteorological satellite systems which will be needed by
DOD and Commerce for launch by the Space Shuttle in the 1985 time period.
I understand that the Policy Review Committee (Space) is tasked to assess
the feasibility and policy implications of program consolidation. In
addition, the Polar-Orbiting Operational Meteorological Satellite Control
Board (POOMSCB) is proceeding with a study of future systemconvergence
and is expected to have a draft study completed shortly. We will be very
interested in reviewing the POOMSCB's assessment of convergence alterna-
tives (covering technical, institutional, cost/benefit, efficiency, and
policy issues). Should a single operational management system be directed,
the question of timing and which agencies would develop and/or operate such
a system would also need to be addressed. The policy guidance of PD/NSC-37
should be considered in developing the options, as should approaches which
maximize the cost-effective utilization of the Shuttle (e.g., on-orbit
testing, retrieval, and refurbishment). In addition, the study should
include the option of consolidating the operational management of the
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existing polar-orbiting satellites. I would appreciate it if the draft
report on the subjects outlined above could be provided to. OMB staff by
March 1, 1979, with copies to NSC and OSTP staff and the Integrated Remote-
Sensing Task Force.
Pending completion of the ongoing review, I request that the agendies
involved not take any steps which might contribute to divergence of, the
civil and military meteorological programs (e.g., unilaterally committing
to acquisition of a particular system for a next-generation polar-orbiting
meteorological satellite).
Concerning oceanic satellite programs, during the FY 1980 budget review
the proposed initiation of NOSS was deferred for further consideration in
the FY 1981 budget review. I am pleased that the participating agencies
took the initiative to implement the President's guidance on close
coordination among the sectors of the space program. However, we were
concerned about the high cost of the project compared with current
uncertainty over the project's benefits. In addition, the relative
priority of NOSS in the agencies' ZBB ranking was considered, as was the
proposed funding arrangements under which NASA would pay most of the
project's cost.
If you intend to request funds in the FY 1981 budget for a new oceanic
satellite system, I would like you to analyze options to reduce the total
cost of the system while still maintaining the most important potential
benefits. It would also be very helpful if you would review alternative
funding arrangements for NOSS which would increase the proportion of the
investment cost paid by the user agencies. A report on the issues outlined
above should be submitted to the Integrated Remote-Sensing System Task
InLsa_by.March 1, 1979, with copfgE-F5-1=-Press, Dr. Brzezinski, and
myself.
OMB's contact point for these efforts is Mr. Daniel H. Taft, Deputy
Associate Director (Special Studies), National Security and International
Affairs.
Copies to:
Secretary of State
Director of Central Intelligenu/
Assistant to the President for National Security Affairs
Assistant to the President for Domestic Affairs and Policy
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EXECUTIVE OFFICE'-CF THE PRESIDENT
OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET
WASHINGTON. D.C. 20503
FEB. 379
MEMORANDUM FOR: DR. ROBERT R. FROSCH, ADMINISTRATOR
NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION
FROM: JAMES T. McINTYRE, JR.
DIRECTOR
SUBJECT:
Integrated Remote-Sensing Systems Study
As directed by PD/NSC-42, during the FY 1980 budget review OMB conducted
for the President a crosscutting review of strategies for the future of
our civil remote-sensing efforts. In this connection, the Administration
decided to commit to the ,continuity of remote-sensing data for civil use
through the 1980's. However, issues remain on the appropriate technology
mix, organizational arrangements, and potential to involve the private
sector. I would greatly value your ideas on these issues.
Concerning the appropriate mix of remote-sensing capabilities to meet
the priority needs of civilian users in the 1980's, I understand that
the Task Force on Integrated Remote-Sensing Systems will examine the
relative value and capabilities of aircraft, satellite systems (including
classified), and Shuttle-based systems for meeting identified civilian
data requirements. We will be interested in reviewing the comparative
costs, benefits, and operating efficiencies of the various options in the
Task Force's report.
Concerning the organizational issues raised by PD/NSC-42, I would
appreciate it if the interagency Task Force on Integrated Remote-Sensing
Systems could examine an alternative which would provide for the designa-
tion of a single lead agency within the Government that could assume
operating responsibilities for future civil remote-sensing activities.
The lead agency could, for example, be responsible for:
o aggregating and determining Government-wide priorities for civil
remote-sensing information;
o establishing necessary procedures for encouraging private sector
involvement in remote sensing, including possible access to classified
systems (based on .the results of the private sec=.1nyaly.2E2aLl_
recently amalgamated with the Integrated Remote-Sensing Systems Study);
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O establishing operational procedures for civilian use of classified
systems and technglogyi.
o operating and supervising future dedicated civil remote-sensing
systems if and when these become justified;
implementing appropriate pricing and financing policies for.civil
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remote-sensing activities; and
O establishing appropriate operational procedures for any future
international participation in civil remote sensing.
In addition, I have requested that interagency studies on both the
meteorological and oceanic satellite programs be provided to the Integrated
Remote-Sensing Systems Study by March 1, 1979, for integration into your
overall study effort.
I think that by continuing to work together on these issues we can make
a great deal of progress this year. This request for your further
assistance has been coordinated with Dr. Press and Dr. Brzezinski. OMB's
contact point for this effort is Mr. Daniel H. Taft, Deputy Associate
Director (Special Studies), National Security and International Affairs.
Copies to:
The Secretary of State
The Secretary of Defense
The Secretary of Interior
The Secretary of Agriculture
The Secretary of Commerce
The Secretary of Energy
The Administrator, Agency for International Development
The Director, Arms Control and Disarmament Agency
The Chairman, Joint Chiefs of Staff
The Director, National Science Foundation
The Director of Central Intelligenaey
Assistant to the President for National Security Affairs
Director, Office of Science and Technology Policy.
Assistant to the President for Domestic Affairs and Policy
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