IG(SPACE) MEETING, 1 OCTOBER 1982

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15 October 1982
MEMORANDUM FOR: Deputy Director for Central Intelligence
FROM:
uirector, Intelligence Community Staff
SUBJECT: IG(Space) Meeting, 1 October 1982
1. The subject meeting was held to review plans for conducting the three
studies chartered by the SIG(Space) at its 23 September 1982 meeting. The
meeting was primarily informational and there were no major deviations from
the Terms of Reference (TOR) that were discussed a SIG(Space) meeting. A
short summary of the IG meeting is attached.
2. We plan to support the IG(Space) by assigning a DCI representative to
each working group, and implementing a process to assure appropriate guidance
and coordination. Each of the DCI working group representatives will have the
responsibility for keeping appropriate elements of the Community informed on
the issues and will be the focal point for providing Community views and
conducting Community studies in support of working group activities. Staff
support to the IG(Space) representative will be coordinated by The
DCIIrepresentatives and alternates for the respective working groups are as
DCI Representative
IG(Space)
Space Launch Policy WG
Manned Space Station WG
Remote Sensing WG
Alternate
3. My staff is currently engaged in the following actions:
a. Establishing firm Terms of Reference for DoD/DCI Remote Sensing
Study; and
b. Determining if any issues exist that we specifically wish to
have addressed in the on-going efforts or we wish to introduce as new
efforts.
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SUBJECT: IG(Space) Meeting, 1 October 1982
4. The Working Group representatives are aware of your concern that the
SIG devote itself to major policy issues and not get involved in the
programmatic issues which are left for other interagency bodies. I will keep
you informed of any major problems that may arise.
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Summary of IG(Space) Meeting, 1 October 1982
An Interagency Group (Space) meeting was held on 1 October 1982 from
1400-1500 Hours. The meeting was chaired by Mr. Robert C. McFarlane, Deputy
Assistant to the Pre ident for National Security Affairs. The DCI
representatives were 11 (IC Staff) and
(NRO). The purpose of the meeting was to review plans to conduct a three
studies chartered by the SIG(Space) in its 23 September 1982 meeting
(Attachment 1).
Mr. McFarlane opened the meeting by stating that the President viewed the
restoration of US leadership in space as an essential part of the process of
reasserting US world leadership. The President was personally interested in
the deliberations of the Senior Interagency Group on Space, and he placed high
value on its advice. In particular, he sought answers on how to proceed in
the areas of commercialization of space functions and the future US Space
Launch Policy. These policy answers should be available to affect the FY 1984
budgets. Mr. McFarlane then asked the chairman of each working group to
present his plan of action.
Remote Sensing (Tony Callio)
Dr. Callio, Deputy Administrator of NOAA, presented a Statement of Work
(SOW) that the Department of Commerce (DoC) had provided to the private sector
on 10 September 1982 to obtain their views on commercialization activities for
LANDSAT and METSAT (Attachment 2). The response to this SOW is due on 22
October 1982. Dr. Callio noted that this action was under way in the Cabinet
Council on Commerce and Trade (CCCT). He expected a working group under the
SIG(Space) to be established by mid-October. He also expressed concern over
how the CCCT activity and SIG(Space) activity being led by Commerce would
interface with the DoD/DCI study on the National Security implications of US
Civil and Foreign Remote Sensing Activities, and the follow-on SIG(Space)
actions to be conducted by the Department of State (DoS). General Stilwell
responded that the DoD/DCI study will not have reached any conclusions by the
November timeframe. Dr. Callio expressed the view that this would be
appropriate in that the DoC actions on commercialization should help frame the
problem for the DoD and the DCI. Mr. Malone of State believed that any DoS
action would be based on the results of the Commerce action.
Overall, no firm guidance was given except the charge to have all policy
issues that relate to the 1984 budget resolved by November. Dr. Callio noted
that the responses from industry would be evaluated by the LANDSAT Advisory
Committee composed of industry representatives under the Secretary of Commerce
and by a government team headed by Commerce and DoD. The evaluations will be
completed by 1 November 1982.
Space Launch Policy and Space Station
Dr. Mark introduced the issues and stated that the Space Launch Policy
was utlimately to address the problem of the composition of the future US
launch fleet. In that regard, he noted the major FY 1984 budget issue was the
proposal by NASA for a fifth orbiter in the FY 1984 budget. He termed this as
providing for possible attrition in advance. On the Space Station subject, he
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said it is now only a matter of policy and it does not require any funds in
the FY 1984 budget. Dr. Mark then introduced Charlie Gunn (NASA), who will
co-chair the Launch Policy Study along with Major Tom Maultsby (DUSDP), and
John Hodge (NASA) who will chair the Space Station study.
Mr. Gunn noted that the first Launch Policy Working Group meeting would
be 6 October 1982 and discussed a handout on planned actions (Attachment 3).
Dr. Mark elaborated that NASA was actively pursuing the issue of a
commercially funded orbiter and the key would be obtaining legislation to
authorize the commercial venture.
Concerning the Space Station, Mr. Hodge said he anticipated a 21 October
1982 first meeting with a completion of November 1983. He emphasized the NASA
view that the purpose of the SIG(Space) group was information exchange between
NASA and the rest of the community leading to an issue paper in about one
year. He then discussed the detailed NASA study plans outlined in Attachment
4. Mr. McFarlane asked if there were any near-term budget issues. Dr. Mark
reiterated that NASA did not view the Space Station issue as having any
programmatic impact at this time.
Next Steps
Mr. McFarlane thanked all members for coming and set the next meeting for
mid-October.
Attachments:
1. First IG(Space) Meeting
2. DoC Statement of Work
3. Space Launch Policy WG
4. NASA-Space Station Planning
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September 28,'1982
Under Secretary of State for Security Assistance,
Science and Technology
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
MEMORANDUM FOR WILLIAM SCHNEIDER
/Frank C. Carlucci
Deputy Secretary of Defense
GUY W. FISKE
Deputy Secretary of Commerce
JOSEPH R. WRIGHT
Deputy Director, Office of Management and Budget
JOHN N. McMAHON
Deputy Director of Central Intelligence
LT GENERAL PAUL GORMAN
Assistant to the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs
of Staff
NORMAN TERRELL
Assistant Director for Nuclear and Weapons Control
Arms Control and Disarmament Agency
RONALD B. FRANKUM
Deputy Science Advisor to the President
JAMES M. BEGGS
Administrator, National Aeronautics and
Space Administration
SUBJECT: First IG(Space) Meeting (U)
Attached are minutes from the first SIG (Space) meeting held on ' .
September 23, 1982. We will assume your concurrence with the
minutes unless comments are received by COB September 30, 1982.
(U)
The first Interagency Group for Space - IG(Space) will be held
on October-1, 1982 from 2:00-3:00 p.m. in.Room 305 of the old
Executive Office Building. This will be a kick-off meeting for
the three working groups chartered by the SIG(Space). I would
like to ask each working group chairman to present a 10-minute
briefing on their. approach to each issue. Especially important
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is the need for the chairmen of the space launch policy and
remote.sensing working groups to indicate how those policy
issues impacting the FY 84 budget cycle.can be expeditiously
resolved. (U)
Please call Gil Rye-of the NSC Staff at 395-5022 with the name
of-your IG(Space) representative and working group chairman by
COB September 30, 1982. Attendance at the IG(Space) meeting
will be limited to principal plus one. (U)
obert C: lc arlane
eputy As scant to the President
for National Security Affairs
Attachments
cc: Craig Fuller, Assistant to
the President for Cabinet Affairs
Philip Hughes, Special Assistant
to-the Vice President for National
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MINUTES
SENIOR INTERAGENCY GROUP FOR SPACE - SIG(SPACE)
SEPTEMBER 23, 1982
The first meeting of the SIG(Space)-was held from 3:00-4:15 p.m.
.on September 23, 1982, in Room 305 of the Old Executive Office
Building. Judge William P. Clark presided. Other attendees are
shown at Attachment 1. The purpose of the meeting was to review
and approve the SIG(Space) Terms of Reference and initial set of
issues developed by the working group chartered by Judge Clark's
memorandum of July 21, 1982. (U)
Judge Clark opened the meeting by stating that the President
is firmly committed to a vigorous U.S. Space Program which will
demonstrate our resolve to exercise leadership in space. The
National Space Policy issued on July 4 established the broad
policy framework for the space program and the formation of a
mechanism to implement the policy. The SIG(Space) is a recogni-
tion of. the true interagency nature.of the U.S. Space Program and
the importance that space will have for the future of our nation.
Judge Clark noted that he understood there were concerns that the
SIG will become bogged down in addressing detailed programs or
issues that should be more appropriately addressed by existing
interagency mechanisms or the agencies themselves and assured the
group that we are sensitive to this and have no intention for
this to occur. Judge Clark views the SIG(Space) as a high-level
mechanism for: resolving major policy issues in order to estab-
lish the appropriate framework for budgetary or detailed program
trade-offs to-be made; and addressing major.-areas in which we
recognize that the President's personal involvement will be
:required. Judge Clark emphasized the President's desire to be an
active participant in major decisions and be presented with
budget decisions that are reflective of a disciplined policy
resolution process. The SIG(Space) will actively seek out those
major issues and attempt to resolve them-in sufficient time to
impact the budget process. Judge Clark has asked Robert C. McFarlar
to chair the Interagency Group (IG) for .Space which is referred to
in the Terms of Reference. (U)
Before receiving comments from the group, Judge Clark asked
Colonel Gil Rye of the NSC Staff to give a brief summary of the
Working Group's deliberations. (U)
Colonel Rye indicated that the working Group met three times.
Regarding the Terms of Reference, he reiterated the main function
of the SIG(Space) is the implementation of the President's space
policy - a function which is consistent with other SIGs chartered
by other NSDDs. The Working Group agreed to formation of one
Interagency Group under the SIG which would have the primary
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impact on the FY 84 budget cycle. (U)
Judge Clark then invited comment around the table..(U)
functions of resolving lesser issues and of filtering larger ones
for the SIG. Individual working groups will be chartered to
address-specific issues. .Colonel Rye indicated that eight issues
were reviewed and that these were narrowed to three: space
launch policy, remote sensing, and manned space station. The
first two of these require immediate attention because of their
James Beggs' (NASA): Strongly supports the need to resolve the
three major issues proposed. On the Shuttle, the major issue is
whether we need backup for the four orbiter fleet in order to
.support projected demand in the face of potential loss of one of
the orbiters. The manned space station is an extremely important
issue. The Shuttle is based on 15-year old technology and without
a manned space station program, we will gradually lose our tech-
nology base. The Air Force is in the early phase of a study to
determine military requirements for permanent manned presence in
space. On remote sensing, the Europeans and the Japanese have
requested we look at the potential for international, cooperation. (U)
Craig Fuller (White House): The space program is at a crossroads.
We need.-the focus'this group will provide. (U)
John McMahon (CIA): Endorses the SIG concept and the need for
government agencies to share and understand space activities. He
is deeply concerned about this year's intelligence budget and
recognizes many of our capabilities are highly dependent on the
Shuttle and other space assets. (S)
Michael Bayers (Commerce): Thinks the SIG(Space) is a very
worthwhile idea and s ould be very helpful in working with the
Cabinet Council on Commerce and Trade. Requests Commerce assume
chairmanship of the remote sensing working group in lieu of
State, since NOAA will be most impacted by the final decision on
commercialization of LANDSAT and/or N.ETSAT. (Following the
meeting, this suggestion was subsequently adopted.) (U)
Ronald Frankum (OSTP): Only an observer but looks forward to
working with the group. (U)
William Schneider (State): Indorses the concept of the SIG being
a senior group and use of the subordinate IG to resolve as many
issues as possible. Recommended deletion of the first sentence
in paragraph 2a of the Terms of Reference which reads "Periodically
review the implementation of NSDD-42." Norm Terrell (ACDA)
suggested retention of the sentence and insertion of the words
"policy implications involving" between "the" and "implementation."
Mr. Terrell's recommendation was adopted. (U)
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Joseph Wright (OMB): Indorses the concept of. SIG (Space) assessing-
the-civil and'-military space programs in order to insure the
President's highest priorities are implemented within available
resources, rather than new programs being proposed as incremental
piecemeal additions. Space launch capabilities very important
in maintaining space leadership; however, we must be concerned
not to carry it too far on the civil commercial side. It appears
somewhat premature for a policy review of the space station since
all agencies have not completed their assessments. Expressed
.concern about overlap between SIG (Space) and existing interagency
coordinative mechanisms on the remote sensing issue. Requested
the opportunity for participating agencies to review draft minutes
of meetings. (U)
Frank Carlucci (Defense): Agrees with Terms of Reference as
modified. We must insure we stick to policy issues. Strongly
supports Judge Clark's comments. (U)
Lt Gen Paul Gorman (JCS): It's all been said and could not add
any more. (U)
Robert McFarlane (NSC): Highlighted need to energize the IG
quickly since the FY 84 budget cycle was upon us. (U)
Judge Clark concluded the meeting by approving the Terms of
Reference, as amended, and the three issues. He indicated that
work must begin immediately on those issues impacting the FY 84
budget cycle. (U)
Final versions of the SIG(Space) Terms of Reference and three
issue papers are attached. (U)
Attachments
1. Attendees
2. Terms of Reference
3. Issues
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SENIOR INT:RAGMENCY GROUP FOR SPACE
~LrPRESZNTATIVES
John N. McMahon,?Deputy Director of Central Intelligence
William Schneider, Under Secretary for Security Assistance, Science
and Technology
William Salmon, Special Assistant
Frank C. Carlucci, Deputy Secretary of Defense
Gen Richard G. Stilwell, Deputy Under Secretary of Defense for Policy
COMMERCE
Michael-Bayer, Associate Deputy Secretary of Co=erce
Lt Gen Paul Gorman, Assistant to the Chairan of the Joint Chiefs of Staff
Maj Randy Blanks
James M. Beccs, Administrator
Dr. Eans Mark, Deputy = - strator
Norm Terrell, Assistant Director for Nu =leas and Weapons Control
Vigdcr Teplitz, Physical Science Officer
OBSZRVZRS
Joseph R. Wright, Deputy Director, Office of .1sanace-,ne.^.t and Budcet
Daniel E. Taft, Deputy Associate Director for Special. Studies
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OSTP.
Ronald B. Frankum, Deputy Science Advisor to the President
Victor Reis, Assistant Director for National Security and Space
Colonel Gilbert D..Rye, NSC Staff
WHITE HOUSE
Craig Fuller, Assistant to the President for Cabinet Affairs
NSC
Robert C. McFarlane, Deputy Assistant to the President for National
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. SENIOR INTERAGENCY GROUP FOR SPACE (U)
TERMS OF REFERENCE (U)
1. The SIG(Space) is established by authority of National
Security. Decision.Directive (NSDD) 42, National Space Policy,
dated July 4, 1982, which outlines the purpose and composition
of the Group. (C)
2. More specifically, the SIG(Space)Swill:
a. Periodically review the policy implications involving
implementation of NSDD-42. Existing interagency coordinating
mechanisms will be employed to the maximum extent possible. (U)
b. Provide a forum to all Federal agencies for their
policy views. (U)
c. Review and advise on proposed changes to national
space -policy. (U)
d. Provide for orderly and rapid referral of space policy
issues to -the President for decisions as necessary. (U)
3. An?Interagency Group (IG) for Space, chaired by the NSC, will
be established to provide recommendations to the SIG(Space) and
to address lower-level issues. IG(Space) membership will be at
the Assistant Secretary level from the same agencies and offices
represented on the SIG (Space) . (U)
'4. Working Groups will be formed to conduct studies and
projects assigned by the-SIG(Space). (U)
5. The SIG(Space) will meet as required. Agenda items
(including potential new issues proposed by SIG members) and
supporting documents will be forwarded to SIG(Space) members
in advance of scheduled meetings. '(U)
6. The NSC Staff will be responsible for recording and
publishing minutes of meetings. (U)
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SPACE-LAUNCH POLICY (U) ?
Determine the future U.S. national space launch policy,
especially with regard to (1) the increasing foreign space
launch capabilities and competition, (2) U.S. commercial
launch systems and operations, and (3) development and
maintenance of a capability to satisfy U.S. Government
current and projected requirements. (U)
DISCUSSION
Basic national space policy provided in NSDD-42 includes
provisions for (1) maintenance of U.S. space 'leadership, (2)
expansion of U.S. private-sector investment and involvement
in civil space and space-related activities, (3) use of the
STS as the primary launch system for the U.S., (4) first.
priority of the STS program being placed on making the
system fully operational and cost-effective in providing
routine access to space, and (5) retention of expendable
launch vehicle operations until the capabilities of~ the-STS
are sufficient to meet needs and obligations. The practical
application of these broad policies must be examined in
greater detail to identify various options for their imple-
mentation so that more specific policies can be promulgated. (C)
More specifically, the following questions must be 'addressed:
(1) Bow does the U.S. most effectively maintain space
leadership and respond'to foreign space launch competition?
Answering this question involves determining whether the
U.S. Government should provide sufficient. capabilities to
satisfy domestic and foreign launch dates, to maintain a
competitive cost advantage and fulfill other requirements. (U)
(2) Should the U.S. encourage commercialization of
space launch capabilities? is increased private-sector
investment in the STS in the overall national interest?
How does potential commercialization of ELVs conflict with
the development of cost-effective STS operations? These
questions must be addressed in order to determine how best
to stimulate commercialization in a way that best serves
U.S. national-interests. (U)
(3) it are the characteristics and parameters that
provide a workable definition of a fully operational and
cost-effective STS that satisfy current and projected require-
ments? This definition is necessary in order to identify
the point at which termination of expendable launch vehicle
operations should be considered. (U).
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A SIG(Space) Working Group will be formed to examine this
issue and answer the questions outlined above. Because of
the importance of decisions pending in the FY 84-budget
submissions, the critical elements of these policy questions
will be addressed immediately during the next three months..
At the conclusion of 'the review, the results and recommenda-'
tions will be. presented to the IG (Space). and, if necessary,
the SIG(Space) for ratification. (U)
WORKING GROUP COMPOSITION
The Working Group will be led by joint NASA/DOD direction.
The Director of Central Intelligence, Department of Commerce
and others as desired will also provide representatives. (U)
MILESTONES . .
September 1982 First meeting of Working Group to
identify detailed scope of activities
and assign individual-tasks.
Sept - Nov 1982 - Working Group meet as required.
November 1982 - Brief IG(Space) and, if'necessary,
SIG (Space) ..
TBD -. Prepare final report.
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MANNED SPACE STATION
ISSUE
what policy issues must be identified and resolved irf;order-
to establish the basis for an Administration decision on -.
whether or not to proceed with development of a permanently-
based, manned space station?
DISCUSSION
NASA has proposed that a permanently-based manned space
station should be the next major civil space program for the
U.S. The various policy issues surrounding such a program
must be carefully examined because of the large multi-
billion dollar investment required and because of the
program's significant impact on space activities in the
civil, national security and international sectors.
As-.with other major programs, NASA will use a phased project
planning approach to the space station program. in-general,
Phase A of this approach is mission analysis and definition,
Phase B.is system definition, and Phases C & D are development
and test and operation or evaluatimn, respectively. Following
Phase A, and before Phase B, NASA will prepare a program
description document. At. this point, NASA would ask for an
Administration commitment to the program. In order to
adequately support such a commitment, a SIG(Space) Working
Group will periodically review NASA's phased efforts and
determine if answers will. be derived to resolve significant
policy issues, such as:
(1) How will.a manned space station contribute to the
maintenance of U.S. space leadership and to the other goals
contained in our national space policy?
(2) How will a manned space station best fulfill
national and international requirements. versus other means
of satisfying them?
(3). What are the national security and foreign policy
implications of a manned space station?
(4) What is the overall economic and social impact of
the program? .
APPROACH
A SIG(Space) Working Group will be formed to address this
issue. To the-extent possible, the Working Group will look
to NASA's phased efforts to provide input to resolving relevant
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policy issues. However, individual agencies and existing
interagency mechanisms may 'also examine these issues under
the overall coordination of the SIG(Space) Working Group.
At the conclusion of the Working Group's review, the results
and recommendations will be presented to the IG(Space) and,
if necessary, the SIG(Space) for ratification.
WORKING GROUP COMPOSITION
The working Group will be chaired by NASA with representation
from DOD, DOC, DCI, DOS, and others as. desired.
MILESTONES
September 1982
Sept 82 - Nov 83
Initial SIG(Space) Working Croup 'Mee-Ling.
Periodic Working Group meetings to review
work status and identify and resolve
issues as required.
November 1983 - Prepare report and brief IG(Space)
and, if necessary, SIG(Space).
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REMOTE SENSING
ISSUE
Assess the policy implications of current and projected U.S.
and foreign civil remote sensing satellite activities:' ()
DISCUSSION
The future development of domestic and foreign civil satellite
systems to conduct remote sensing from'space is of major
concern to the United States. The Cabinet Council on Commerce
and Trade, the Program Board on Civil Operational Land
Remote Sensing from Space, and the Land Remote Sensing.
Satellite Advisory Committee of the Department of Commerce,
are currently examining a number of important issues relating
to operational remote sensing satellites. Domestically, the
primary issue is to determine how to transfer operational
civil land remote sensing by satellite and meteorological
satellite systems to the U.S. private sector.. The Cabinet'
Council on Commerce and Trade has also suggested exploration
of possible internationalization of civil land remoEe.sens_ng
systems. (C)
There is a potential fcr international abuse of civil renote
sensing from space. Not only future U.S. systems but also
the developing systems of friendly nations (i.e'., the ESA,
Japan,. France) could acquire and disseminate data of military
and intelligence value to current or potential adversaries
of the U.S.. Therefore, the U.S. should monitor and evaluate
foreign remote sensing developments. (S /NF)
French and Japanese officials have recently suggested that
civil land remote sensing systems/program. capabilities of
Western countries be pooled in some way. France has asked
her Economic Summit partners, including the U.S., to join in
exploring this potential and Japan has suggested joint
development of a. combination marine remote sensing/surveillance
satellite system.. (U)
The availability of remote sensing data which is of potential-
significant military, intelligence, and economic value is
also generating increasing pressure in the United'Nations?
and elsewhere -for some -sort of international legal regime
(including requirements of prior sensed state consent for
dissemination of remote sensing data) which is at odds with
current U.S. policy. There are also widespread demands for
guaranteed continuity. of and' access to remote sensing data.
U.S. participation in discussions on remote sensing is
continuing within the United Nations Outer Space Committee
and requires a?clear U.S. policy. (C)
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In light of the above considerations and requirements, the
significant influences upon U.S. policy development in civil
remote sensing by satellite will come.from the national
security, foreign policy and commercial/economic communities.
As a result of the recent DOD Space Policy Study, the Secretary
of Defense ?directed?the Under Secretary of Defense for;.Policy
in.concert'with the intelligence. community, to determine the',
specific national security implications of current and
projected U.S. and foreign civil remote sensing capability
activities. 'This study is to be completed by DOD and the
Intelligence Community Staff in January 1983. (U)
The Land Remote Sensing Satellite Advisory Board is scheduled
to submit its recommendations on the future of the U.S.
Satellite Land Remote Sensing Program to the Secretary of
Commerce in-December 1982, and the Program Board on Civil
Operational Land Remote Sensing from Space may be asked to
submit recommendations of its own at the same time soon
thereafter. (U) ? ..
The Department of State is. initiating a study of.-the foreign
policy implications of future domestic and foreign.remote
sensing by satellite. (U)
APPROACH
In view of current remote sensing evaluation efforts, steps
should be taken to.ensure the most careful and complete
assessment of the implications of current and projected U.S.
and foreign civil'remote sensing satellite activities. The
DOD/DCI study, the State study, and the Commerce chartered
efforts outlined above should continue to be pursued,
drawing upon normal interagency support as required. A
SIG(Space) Working Group will be formed to monitor and
coordinate these three activities and provide an overall set
of policy recommendations for ratification. Because of the
importance of decisions pending in the FY 84 budget submissions,
at least some of the policy issues will be *resolved by
November 1982. (U)
WORKING GROUP COMPOSITION
The SIG(Space) Working Group will be chaired by DOC until the issue
of commercialization of Landsat and/or Metsat is resolved. At
this point, chairmanship will be assumed by DOS. In addition to
DOC and DOS, the group will be composed of representatives from
DOD, DCI,' NASA, and others as desired. '(U)
MILESTONES
September 1982
- First meeting of Working Group
to receive initial briefings on
individual agency study plans and
coordinate scope of activities.
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November 1982 --Working Group convene to review
results of the Con?,nerce effort
and the initial results from the.
DOD/DCI and* State studies. Brief
IG'(Space) and SIG(Space) on policy
recormnendations impacting FY 84
budget submissions.
Sept 19 82 -? Jan 19 83 - Working Group meet as required to
review status of on-going efforts.
February 1983 Prepare report and brief IG(Space)
and, if necessary, SIG (Space) .
3*, copies
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DATE: September 3, 1982
TO: U.S. Department of Commerce
Office of Field Operations
Commerce Business Daily Section
PO Box 5999
Chicago, Illinois 60680
Transmittal No: 1298
US Department of Commerce, NOAA/National Earth Satellite Service,
Washington, D.C. 20233
M--CIVIL OPERATIONAL REMOTE SENSING FROM SPACE
The Secretary of Commerce is examining two issues with regard
to the nation's civil remote sensing satellites:
1. What is the best mechanism to implement the current policy
of transfer of civil land remote sensing systems (LANDSAT)
to the private sector as soon as possible?
2. Should the Administration consider simultaneously private
sector transfer of both civil weather and land remote
sensing systems? (At this time, Administration policy is
that civil weather satellite systems should remain in the
Government.)
To assist in the process, the Secretary is requesting that
the views of private industry be obtained. These views will be
analyzed by the Administration and its advisory committee. This
committee includes private sector representatives. Based in part
on the results of this process, it is planned that a formal Request
for Proposals will be prepared.
Private sector representatives are invited to present their
views and expressions of interest on ownership and/or*operation of
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the 'land and weather satellites and the likelihood of Government
savings in either mode and the mechanisms for transfer of these
systems to the private sector. All or part of the information
provided will be treated as confidential to the extent permitted by
law. Offerors should clearly mark those pages of their response
that contain proprietary information. The response may include
both, either, or any part of either system. The desired informa-
tion includes:
1. A statement of the recommendations and rationale for
? transfer of all or any part of these satellite systems.
2. A discussion of. the technical and business aspects of any
proposed transfer, with particular emphasis on continuity
of service and the cost savings to the Government.
3. A description of the terms and conditions that are
necessary for a successful transfer. This should include,
but not necessarily be limited to:
a. Any desirable or undes:-able Government regulation.
b. Any need for legislation.
c. Use of Government facilities, ground stations, and
equipment.
d. Services to be provided to the Government and public.
e. Time frame in which transfer is considered feasible.
4. A description of the proposed remote sensing system and
its capabilities (area of coverage, spatial resolution,
sensor frequency bands, interval between repeat coverages
of a ground site, etc.), including plans regarding direct
transmissio: zif data to foreign ground stations and distri-
bution of data to international and domestic customers.
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5. Anticipated evolution-of new or improved sensing capabil-
ities under the proposed transfer, and recommendations
for a means to assure that evolution in any contractual
or regulatory vehicle.
6. Response to foreign competition and its effects.
7. Potential for commercial international joint ventures in
remote sensing and their implications in the areas of
export control and national security.
8. *If transfer is recommended for all or part of the civil
weather satellite systems, information should be supplied
on:
a. Assumption of command and control by the Department
of Defense in emergencies.
b. Effect of providing selected priority service to
defense needs when required.
c. Feasibility and savings associated with combining
weather and land satellite functions (space and/or
ground segment), and recommendation.
d. Use of existing Government facilities, ground stations,
and equipment inventory.
e. Use of existing industry facilities, ground stations,
and equipment inventory.
f. Proposed criteria for launching replacement satellites
and selection of orbital parameters.
Weather satellite service costs under the proposed
transfer to permit comparisons with current costs.
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h. A statement of the pricing and data distribution
practice (domestically and internationally) that would
be employed for weather data.
i. Intended approach to the evolution of sensor systems
still in an R&D stage, such as the VAS on the geosta-
tionary weather satellites.
j. Approach to be used with foreign-supplied instruments,
such as the ARGOS and SSU on the polar-orbiting
weather satellites.
k. Approach to respond to the National Weather Service
priorities for severe storm data (National Severe Storms
Forecast Center in Kansas City and National Hurricane
Center in Miami) and for major forecast operations
(National Meteorological Center in Camp Springs,
Maryland).
A briefing package on the civil remote sensing satellites has
been prepared and interested parties may obtain it from Mr. Robert L.
Birchfield, Director of Resources and Management Services, National
Earth Satellite Service/NOAA, Washington, D.C. 20233. His telephone
number is [phone]. A conference will be held for industry at
9:30 a.m. on September 17, 1982, in Room 4830 of the Herbert C.
Hoover Building (formerly the Commerce Building), 14th & Constitution
Avenue, N.W., Washington, D.C. Firms planning to attend the confer-
ence should notify Mr. Robert L. Birchfield of their intent and the
number of persons attending.
Offerors should submit 25 copies of their response to
Dr. John H. McElroy, Assistant Administrator for Satellites, National
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Earth Satellite Service/NOAA, Washington, D.C. 20233, no later than
October 22, 1982. Dr. McElroy's phone number is [phone].
This request for information does not commit the Government to pay
any costs incurred for the preparation of a response.
Queries may be addressed to either of the above.
This request for information is not subject to the normal
clearance functions required in Sec. 3506(c)(5) of P.L. 96-511
(Paperwork Reduction Act).
Ralph P. Conlin
Contracting Officer
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TO: U.S. Department of Commerce
Office of Field Operations
Commerce Business Daily Section
P0 Box 5999
Chicago, Illinois 60680
US Department of Commerce, NOAA/National Earth Satellite Service,
Washington, D.C. 20233
. M--CIVIL OPERATIONAL REMOTE SENSING FROM SPACE
The notice published September 10, 1982, is amended to include
the following Preamble:
It is the policy of this Administration to seek commercial-
ization of Governmental activities which are not uniquely
Governmental in nature since private enterprise is the primary
source of our national economic strength.
The United States Government currently operates civil
satellite systems to collect and disseminate remotely sensed
weather and land satellite data. This data is used by numerous
departments and agencies to perform Government services and is
used by the private sector to extract information valuable in
that sector. Civil satellite remote sensing is an activity
which has a potential for substantially. greater commercializa-
tion. Private entities have expressed interest in providing
the remotely sensed satellite data that is needed by the
Government and non-Government users on a commercial basis. The
Land Remote Sensing Advisory Committee is currently soliciting
other expressions of interest from the private sector for
ownership and/or operation.
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While it is the current policy of the Administration to
seek prompt commercialization of land satellite remote sensing
and to retain the civil weather satellites in the Government,
that policy will be reexamined if commercialization of both
systems is shown to produce cost savings to Federal agencies.
A conference for industry will be held at 9:30 a.m. on
September 17, 1982, in Room 4830 of the Herbert.C. Hoover Building
(formerly the Commerce Building), 14th & Constitution Avenue, N.W.,
Washington, D.C. Firms planning to attend the conference should
notify Mr. Robert L. Birchfield of their intent and the number of
persons attending.
This request for information is not subject to the normal
clearance functions required in Sec..3506(c)(5) of P.L. 96-511
(Paperwork Reduction Act).
Ralph P. Conlin
Contracting Officer
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SPACE LAUNCH POLICY
WORKING GROUP
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NATIONAL SPACE POLICY TENETS
? MAINTAIN U.S. SPACE TRANSPORTATION LEADERSHIP
? EXPAND U.S. PRIVATE SECTOR INVESTMENT AND INVOLVEMENT IN CIVIL
SPACE ACTIVITIES
? UTILIZE STS AS NATION'S PRIMARY LAUNCH VEHICLE
? MAKE STS FULLY OPERATIONAL AND COST EFFECTIVE
? SUSTAIN EXPENDABLE LAUNCH VEHICLES UNTIL STS CAPABILITIES ARE
SUFFICIENT TO MATCH NEEDS
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SPACE LAUNCH POLICY WORKING GROUP
MEMBERSHIP
NASA
DOD
ACDA
STATE
CHAIRMANSHIP
JOINT CHIEFS
OF STAFF
J. Chamberlain G. Ojalehto
(632-0690) (632-2433)
OMB
COMMERCE
C. R. Gunn
(755-8046)
T. Mauttsby
(697-2720)
CENTERAL
INTELLIGENCE
B. Borrasca J. Leong
(395-3810) (395-7200)
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MEMBERS
OBSERVERS
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LAUNCH POLICY WORKING GROUP
SPACE
APPROACH
? ESTABLISH TERMS OF REFERENCE
? REVIEW AVAILABLE INFORMATION
? DEFINE TASKS AND TEAMS
? PRIORITIZE POLICY QUESTIONS--FY84 BUDGET IMPACT
? DEVELOP POLICY OPTIONS FOR EACH QUESTION
? DEVELOP PROS/CONS FOR EACH POLICY OPTION
? DEVELOP RECOMMENDED POLICY OPTIONS AND BEST
ALTERNATIVES
? BRIEF INTERAGENCY GROUP (SPACE)
? INITIAL WORKING GROUP MEETING - OCT 6
OP- 82--0063
1011182
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SPACE LAUNCH POLICY WORKING GROUP
TASKS
? PROPOSE POLICIES THAT MAINTAIN U.S. SPACE TRANSPORTATION LEADERSHIP
? WHAT MARKETS SHOULD BE ENTERED?
? WHAT SERVICES SHOULD BE PROVIDED?
? WHAT CAPACITY SHOULD BE PUT IN PLACE?
? WHAT SERVICES AND COST ADVANTAGES SHOULD BE OFFERED?
? PROPOSE POLICIES THAT STIMULATE PRIVATE SECTOR INVESTMENT IN SPACE
TRANSPORTATION
? WHAT NATIONAL INTERESTS ARE SERVED?
? WHAT ELEMENTS ARE SUITABLE FOR COMMERCIALIZATION?
? WHAT ACTIONS WILL STIMULATE COMMERCIALIZATION?
? DEFINE CRITERIA FOR:
? FULLY OPERATIONAL STS
? COST-EFFECTIVE OPERATIONS
OP-82-0064
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NASA__- Space Station
o NASA is conducting a planning activity to define a space station program
for consideration by the Administration and Congress as the next major
national initiative in space
o this planning activity currently focuses upon what specific missions a
space station would perform and what attributes the station would have
to have in order to be most useful. No configuration or design work is
(or should be) being done at this time. The focus is upon mission require-
ments and space station architecture.
o NASA's current planning activity also focuses upon technology to enhance
station capability and to reduce risk.
o the user communities directly participating in the space station planning
include:
- science and applications
- commercial
- national security
- technology development
- international
- Systems Command is sending someone to join the NASA
Space Station Task Force full time
- Space Systems and C3 contributed funding to the mission
analysis studies
- DCS Plans and Operations have people participating in
the mission analysis evaluation
- DOD Ad Hoc Working Group (DARPA, Navy, etc.)
o international interest in NASA's space station planning is surprisingly
high. ESA, France, Germany, Italy, Canada and Japan are all conducting
space station studies of their own
o a station could provide a new level of capability for long duration
observations, permitting manned intervention and serving as a depot for
repair and replenishment.
o a station provides a unique opportunity to deliver supplies in the STS
payload margin and store them in orbit; uncoupling operations from launch
schedules. Full development of manned capability, including skills, tools, and
vehicles, is essential in order to capitalize on this operational feature.
o the success of the Shuttle, our past studies, and the twenty five year
growth in space activities lead us to conclude that a space station is the
next logical step in space. Our current intent is to develop a clear
understanding of its proper role in the total space program, to determine
the technology requirements and. its overall cost so that, if and when it
is proposed for development, the total undertaking will be soundly based.
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Space Station Planning
SPACE STATION TASK FORCE
o provide focus and direction for the agency's space station planning
activities
o conduct mission requirements activities
o develop architectural options
o develop management/acquisition plans for implementing a possible
space station program
o prepare program description
o prepare for system definition follow-on studies
National Aeronautics and
Space Administration
Washington, D.C.
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Space Station Planning
MISSION ANALYSIS STUDIES
o eight $787,500 studies to analyze the science, applications, technology development,
national security and space operations missions that require or would materially
benefit from a permanent space station in low earth orbit
o contractors: Boeing, General Dynamics, Grumman, Lockheed, McDonnell Douglas,
Martin Marietta, Rockwell and TRW
o emphasis on user communities. architecture not configuration
o schedule
RFP released . . . . . . . . . . . . . June 28, 1982
contracts signed . . . . . . . . . . . . . August 20, 1982
mid-term briefings . . . . . . . . . . November 15-18, 1982
final briefings . . . . . . . . . . . February 21-March 4, 1983
final reports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . April 22, 1982
o participation by DOD
o similar studies by ESA, Japan, Canada, Germany and France
o studies will be integrated by NASA into single set of time-phased mission objectives
and corresponding space station requirements, from which architectural options will
be derived
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Space Station Planning
INTERNATIONAL INTEREST IN SPACE STATION
o substantial foreign interest exists in NASA's space station planning effort
o this interest derives in part from:
- existing contributions to NASA's STS
- past and present cooperative activities with NASA
- recognition that a U.S. space station could be the next large scale development
program
- maturity of foreign aerospace industries
- spacelab development is winding down
o several countries have asked how they can be involved in NASA's planning
o ESA, Germany, France, Canada and Japan each plan to conduct separate, parallel mission
requirement studies to complement NASA's studies
o Italy plans to extend its tethered satellite system study to include possible
applications of tether concepts to a space station
o potential partners must be sensitive to U.S. concerns over technology transfer,
exporting jobs and efficient management
o international participation is desirable, under appropriate conditions
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"Boundary Conditions"
SPACE STATION PROGRAM
o agencywide effort
o potential for international participation
o D00 participation
o budgetary constraints
- amount
- timing
o thorough definition to minimize risk
o high visibility
SPACE STATION
o Shuttle compatible
o user friendly
o evolutionary in nature
- size/capability
- technology
o permanent presence
o potential amalgamation of manned and unmanned elements
o autonomous operations
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Space Station Planning
ELEMENTS OF PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
o Introduction/Summary
o Mission Description
o System Requirements and Characteristics
o Technology Options
o Systems Definition
System Trades and Performance Envelope
- Architecture
- Configurations
o Systems Operations
o Program Plan
- Management Structure
- Procurement
- Cost/Schedule
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Space Station Technology Steering Committee
WORKING GROUPS
o data management
o environmental control and life
support
o systems technology
o attitude, control and
stabilization
o power
o thermal
o propulsion
INITIAL TECHNOLOGY THEMES
o automation/autonomy
o advanced data architecture, hardware,
software
o integrated hydrogen/oxygen systems
o space operations
o control of variable configuration,
multi-function systems
o energy management
structure and mechanisms
o communications
o human capabilities
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