The Advanced Research Projects Agency, 1958-1974

March 17, 2019

Background This historical evaluation of the Advanced Research Projects Agency (ARPA) as an R&D management institution was commissioned by ARPA…

Iraq’s Continuing Programs for Weapons of Mass Destruction, October 2002

March 13, 2019

Background The National Intelligence Estimate is the work product of about six intelligence agencies that pulled together all the information…

CIA Investigations on Ties Between the Trump Organization and the Russian Government

March 13, 2019

Background In November of 2016, based on various media reports, I requested the following from the CIA: ...any/all reports on…

Into the Unknown Together. The DOD, NASA, and Early Spaceflight, September 2005

March 8, 2019

Background Between the 4 October 1957 launching by the Soviet Union of the first artificial earth satellite, Sputnik I, and…

Report to the Commission to Assess United States National Security Space Management and Organization, January 11, 2001

March 8, 2019

Background The Commission was directed to assess the organization and management of space activities in support of U.S. national security.…

From the Sea to the Stars: A Chronicle of the U.S. Navy’s Space and Space-related Activities, 1944-2009 (2010 Edition)

March 8, 2019

Background The importance of space and space-related activities to support global military operations has expanded significantly over the past 50…

Advanced Propulsion Options For The Mars Cargo Mission, September 1989

March 7, 2019

Background This report summarizes the results of an evaluation of a variety of advanced low thrust propulsion options for the…

Federal Directory of Contract Administration Services Components

March 7, 2019

Background According to 48 CFR 42.203 - Contract administration services directory: The Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA) maintains the Federal…

Challenges to Security in Space, February 2019

March 7, 2019

Background In February of 2019, the Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) released “Challenges to Security in Space,” a report that examines…

Collateral Damage to Satellites from an EMP Attack, August 2010

March 7, 2019

Background In support of The Commissions to Assess the Threat to the United States from Electromagnetic Pulse Attack, this paper…