{"product_id":"1976-samso-usaf-space-program-staff-study-survivable-ground-stations-space-force","title":"1976 SAMSO USAF Space Program Staff Study Survivable Ground Stations Space Force","description":"Title: Staff Study: Survivable Ground Stations - Design Goals, Trade Analyses, and Specific Program Recommendations Author: Maj. Edward J. Beverly Jr., Project Manager, Systems Directorate Organization: Space and Missile Systems Organization (SAMSO), U.S. Air Force Systems Command Date: October 1976 Classification: Unclassified (Original Internal Staff Study)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e*HAS OFFICIAL US SEAL WATERMARK\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e----------------------------------------\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eItem Overview: This is an original, rare 1976 internal U.S. Air Force Staff Study focused on the survival of satellite ground control stations in the event of conflict. Produced by SAMSO, the organization responsible for developing early GPS and the Defense Support Program (DSP), this report analyzes the \"catastrophic\" risks of losing ground nodes and proposes solutions for protecting American space infrastructure.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHistorical Significance: SAMSO operated out of the Los Angeles Air Force Station and was the nerve center for military space development during the Cold War. This report discusses critical systems like the DMSP (Defense Meteorological Satellite Program) and the Air Force Satellite Control Facility (SCF) in Sunnyvale, CA.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eContent Highlights:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e * Vulnerability Analysis: Assessments of ground control center \"nodal points.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e * Foreign Basing Risks: Discussion of tracking stations on foreign soil and political realignment risks.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e * Survivability Options: Early strategic thinking on how to keep satellite links active during wartime.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDetails \u0026amp; Condition:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e * Format: Typewritten manuscript style in a vintage brown report binder with ACCO-style metal fasteners.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e * Provenance: Authored by Maj. Edward J. Beverly Jr., a noted Electronic Warfare Officer and navigator who served in B-47s and RC-135s.","brand":"Urban Treasure Map","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51815051559044,"sku":null,"price":125.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0946\/7851\/5844\/files\/8d6c810d-938a-4036-8ee0-c99c5932b4cd.jpg?v=1777594574","url":"https:\/\/urbantreasuremap.com\/products\/1976-samso-usaf-space-program-staff-study-survivable-ground-stations-space-force","provider":"Urban Treasure Map","version":"1.0","type":"link"}