(U) National Security Space Architect (NSSA)

(The effects of any budget/program decisions made since the information was collected during 1997-98 are NOT reflected in the National Security Space Road Map (NSSRM).)

Overview: (U)
(U)  Decision Memorandum on Department of Defense Reform Initiative Directive (DRID) #11-Reorganization of DoD Space Management Responsibilities established the National Security Space Architect (NSSA) position on 31 July 1998.  The NSSA organization which is a combined DoD and Intelligence Community staff subsumes the existing infrastucture of the Office of the DoD Space Architect.

Description: (U)
(U) The NSSA develops, coordinates, and integrates mid- and long-term space architectures across the range of DoD and Intelligence Community (IC) mission areas.  The NSSA also has responsibilty to:

 -- Integrate requirements into future space system architectures to include the space, ground, and communication link segments, as well as user interfaces and equipment.

 -- Develops transition strategies for future space architectures and support future DoD and IC overarching missions and activities.

 -- Maintains, disseminates, and further develops as necessary the National Security Space Master Plan (NSSMP).

 -- Manage core capabilities and facilities for the Office of the NSSA (ONSSA) activities.

 -- Advise the ASC (C3I), DDCI/CM, and their staffs of appropriate inputs to budget and other guidance documents. 
 -- Responsible for the functions previously performed by the Office of the DoD Space Architect.

User Impact: (U)
(U)  Provides strategies, architectures, and advice to support DoD and IC space policy and needs.

Programmatics: (U)
(U) Operational.
	(U) IOC: 07/1998 (4QFY1998).

(U) Organizations and Funding:
	(U) CIA.
	(U) DoD.

Related Initiatives: (U)
(U) DoD Space Architect (See NSSA), DUSD(Space)

Related Requirements: (U)
(U) None.

Related Categories: (U)
(U) Space Support Agencies

Road Map Placements: (U)
(U) GENERAL SUPPORT.

Lead Office: (U)
(U) DoD.

Date of Information: (U)
29 July 1998

(The effects of any budget/program decisions made since the information was collected during 1997-98 are NOT reflected in the National Security Space Road Map (NSSRM).)