Definition[]
Space systems refers to
| “ | [a]ll of the devices and organizations forming the space network. These consist of: spacecraft; mission packages(s); ground stations; data links among spacecraft, mission or user terminals, which may include initial reception, processing, and exploitation; launch systems; and directly related supporting infrastructure, including space surveillance and battle management and/or command and control.[1] | ” |
References[]
- ↑ U.S. Joint Chiefs of Staff, Joint Pub. 3-14: Space Operations, Glossary, at GL-6 (Jan. 6, 2009) (full-text).