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International Space-Based ISR

International Space-Based ISR. Bob Weber Senior Research Analyst 202-280-2045 x720 office 703-901-1218 cell February 2010 IAT Proprietary Information. 2010. Note. This is an abridged version of a briefing given on 28 October 2009 at a conference in Alexandria, VA.

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International Space-Based ISR

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  1. International Space-Based ISR Bob Weber Senior Research Analyst 202-280-2045 x720 office 703-901-1218 cell February 2010 IAT Proprietary Information. 2010.

  2. Note • This is an abridged version of a briefing given on 28 October 2009 at a conference in Alexandria, VA Proprietary Information. 2010.

  3. What We’ll Talk About… • Key non-U.S. imaging satellite projects • History and prospects for allies with space industries… • France, Germany, Italy • Japan, South Korea • Israel, India Proprietary Information. 2010.

  4. Key Points • Imaging from space fosters national pride and power • Lots of room for international partnerships • With the United States • Without the United States • Dual-use systems are here to stay Proprietary Information. 2010.

  5. EADS Astrium FactoryToulouse, France Proprietary Information. 2010.

  6. February 1986: First SPOT Satellite U.S. News and World Report Proprietary Information. 2010.

  7. SPOT-1Pre-Launch1986 Proprietary Information. 2010.

  8. SPOT 5Launched May 2002Article in LeMonde10 March 2006 Proprietary Information. 2010.

  9. SPOT 52002 –Present Proprietary Information. 2010.

  10. SPOT 5 Success • The money maker and continuity • SPOT signed 32 agreements before first launch in 1986 • SPOT 6 and 7 will be continuity Proprietary Information. 2010.

  11. Desert Storm Impact • 1991: French Defense Minister Pierre Joxe says “sole power” should not have satellites “What is the point of carrying a big stick if you are blind?” • 1992: Joxe on TV: “We must not forget that during the Gulf War the Americans and Allies used SPOT pictures. SPOT was made in France.” Proprietary Information. 2010.

  12. Helios-2ADecember 2004 – Present Proprietary Information. 2010.

  13. PleiadesLeMonde,10 March 2006Launches in 2010 and 2012 Proprietary Information. 2010.

  14. ASTRIUM Platforms Proprietary Information. 2010.

  15. SAR-Lupe by GermanyLaunched19 December 2006 Proprietary Information. 2010.

  16. SAR Lupe Satellite Proprietary Information. 2010.

  17. SAR Lupe on Kosmos Rocket Proprietary Information. 2010.

  18. 2010 TanDEM-X Mapping SystemBy Germany Proprietary Information. 2010.

  19. RapidEye • Innovative multispectral system involving micro-sats • Monitors biomass • Adds to growing reality that Germany is a leader in sensor diversity Proprietary Information. 2010.

  20. Italy’sCosmo-SkymedThree Launched;One to go Proprietary Information. 2010.

  21. Japan’s FirstSpy Satellite28 March 2003 Proprietary Information. 2010.

  22. Japanese NTM: Why? • ASAHI press, 10 September 2006 • The capabilities of Japanese and US satellites are greatly different. Despite that, government sources brag, “It is more effective to see with our own eyes even if the performance is inferior.” Proprietary Information. 2010.

  23. ALOS by JapanAdvancedLandObservationSatelliteLaunched24 January 2006 Proprietary Information. 2010.

  24. Korea Aerospace Research Institute Proprietary Information. 2010.

  25. KOMPSAT-2 by South Korea Proprietary Information. 2010.

  26. Israel • Own security and export driven • August 2003: Haim Eshed, head of MoD space - “Sometimes it’s better to give away technology rather than to hold on to it and achieve nothing.” Proprietary Information. 2010.

  27. EROS-A Example Proprietary Information. 2010.

  28. EROS-B Example Proprietary Information. 2010.

  29. TECSAR Ad and Real ThingC4ISR Journal, Aug 2005 --- Launched 21 Jan 2008 Proprietary Information. 2010.

  30. IRS-1 by India • Launched in 1995 & 1997 • 5.8m EO • 70km swath Proprietary Information. 2010.

  31. Cartosat-1 • Launched in January 2005 • 2.5m system • 30km swath Proprietary Information. 2010.

  32. Cartosat-2Launched January 2007 Proprietary Information. 2010.

  33. High Level Indian Views • Former Defense Minister Fernandes claimed need for satellite enhancement is “inescapable” • Former Defense Minister Mukherjee said satellite reconnaissance system would be in place by 2007 Proprietary Information. 2010.

  34. Where satellite proliferation is obvious Kongsberg Satellite StationLongyearbyen, Norway (78.13’ North Latitude) Global Seed Vault Tracking and data downlink site for about 30 satellites Proprietary Information. 2010.

  35. KSAT Ground Station Proprietary Information. 2010.

  36. KSAT Antennas Proprietary Information. 2010.

  37. Summary • Many countries are fielding increasingly capable systems • Partnerships matter • Users have increasing leverage on what they want to use or buy Proprietary Information. 2010.

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