U.S. Antisatellite Program: Responses to Questions on Program Funding
NSIAD-86-161BR
Published: Jun 19, 1986. Publicly Released: Jun 25, 1986.
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Pursuant to a congressional request, GAO reported on the Air Force's Antisatellite (ASAT) program, specifically: (1) the total number of ASAT weapons procurements; (2) the impact of cancellation of test shots against targets in the research and development phase; (3) the cost to terminate ASAT; (4) the feasibility of mothballing and restarting ASAT; (5) the status of the ASAT production funds; and (6) the minimum funding required for the program in fiscal year (FY) 1987.
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Air Force procurementAppropriated fundsContract termination costsDefense appropriationsMissilesResearch and development contractsTestingUnobligated budget balancesWeapons systemsMilitary forces