1. Maj John Tieken HQ AFSPC/A5FG Launch and Test Range Activities Update October 2006

2. 1 Overview GPS Metric Tracking Policy Responsive Launch Traffic Control

3. 2 GPS Metric Tracking Policy USECAF has directed that all DoD, Civil, and commercial launches from Vandenberg AFB and Cape Canaveral AFS use GPS Metric Tracking by 1 January 2011 A step toward “predominately space-based range architecture” directed by US Space Transportation Policy Using COMSTAC and RUCB as forums to notify range user communities Minor work needed to allow capability on ranges Wings have established procedures for user notification Wing XP representatives work with new users to 30 SW and 45 SW using the Universal Documentation System (UDS) process Wing Program Support Managers (PSMs) will notify existing users about changed interfaces via the formal UDS process

4. 3 GPS MT Clarification SAF/USA clarification (14 Jul 2006 coordination SSS for USECAF GPS Metric Tracking policy memo) Background: “…The concept of GPS MT originated as a means to replace tracking radars and reduce their significant operations and maintenance costs….” Discussion. “Implementation of GPS MT is no longer viewed as essential to shutting down radars, but as an important operational enhancement. Recent studies recognize GPS MT as a key to operationally responsive ranges, given its wider coverage, expanded capacity, and greater accuracy and responsiveness. Meanwhile, upgrades to eleven mission- essential radars will enable shutdown of six redundant radars now being retained to overcome reliability, maintainability, and availability problems. As the same time, GPS MT will add operational flexibility as a third source to complement radar tracking and inertial guidance data.”

5. 4 Responsive Launch Traffic Control (RLTC) Currently on hold – allows more time Leadership working to establish strategic framework and mature the CONOPS Significant Congressional interest – OSD, AF, and AFSPC working together to determine appropriate structure of Operationally Responsive Space (ORS) joint program office Discussing proper focus of ORS HQ AFSPC continues push toward responsive range Advocating launch vehicle autonomy compatibility for responsive capability in the mid-term

6. 5 Summary GPS Metric Tracking Policy Responsive Launch Traffic Control