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U.S. Antisatellite Program Needs a Fresh Look

C-MASAD-83-5 Published: Jan 27, 1983. Publicly Released: Jan 27, 1983.
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GAO reviewed the current Air Force antisatellite development program and alternative weapons systems with antisatellite capabilities and also assessed the Department of Defense's (DOD) analysis of antisatellite alternatives and their estimated costs.

Recommendations

Matter for Congressional Consideration

Matter Status Comments
Congress should review DOD plans for performing the antisatellite mission.
Closed – Implemented
When we confirm what actions the agency has taken in response to this recommendation, we will provide updated information.

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Cost analysisMilitary satellitesProgram evaluationWeapons systemsDevelopment systemsMilitary forcesWeapon systemsWeaponsSystems acquisitionMissiles