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(U) Milstar II

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Overview (U):

(U) Milstar II is an enhancement to the Milstar I capability and is equipped with the Extremely High Frequency (EHF) Low Data Rate (LDR) payload of Milstar I satellites (Flights 1 and 2) and an additional EHF Medium Data Rate (MDR) payload which provides increased tactical capabilities, including higher data rates to mobile forces and "nulling" that will neutralize close-in enemy jammers.


Description (U):

(U) Milstar communication satellites provide protected (anti-jam) and survivable (anti-scintillation) communication services to maintain freedom of action during the deployment, maneuver, and engagement phases of military operations. Milstar II satellites are equipped with the EHF LDR payload of Milstar I satellites (Flights 1 and 2) and an additional EHF Medium Data Rate (MDR) payload which provides increased tactical capabilities, including higher data rates to mobile forces and "nulling" that will neutralize close-in enemy jammers. The Milstar II MDR payload provides 32 channels at 4.8 to 1544 kbps. The use of the EHF frequency band allows for low probability of interception and detection, and anti-jamming. Combinations of earth coverage, agile, wide and narrow spot beam antennas provide appropriate power levels for each type of earth terminal. Satellite cross links allow Milstar satellites to communicate without routing via intermediate ground stations. Four Milstar II satellites are currently under construction. DFS-3 was originally ordered as a Milstar I satellite, but is being modified to carry the MDR payload. Milstar II satellites 3-6 are scheduled for launch in FY99/00/01/02. The Milstar satellites will be placed in geosynchronous orbits that provide 24 hour coverage from 65 degrees north latitude to 65 degrees south latitude.

User Impact (U):

(U) The Milstar satellite system provides operational forces, especially highly mobile tactical units, secure, survivable, flexible communications on a worldwide basis.

Programmatics (U):

(U) Programmed.

Images (U):

NameTitle
Milstar IIMilstar II
This Table Is Unclassified.

Related Initiatives (U):
NameTitle
Advanced EHFAdvanced Extremely High Frequency (EHF)
Air Force Space Command (AFSPC)Air Force Space Command (AFSPC)
AN/USC-38 (V)AN/USC-38 (V)
Automated Comms Management SysAutomated Communications Management System (ACMS)
CentaurCentaur
Command Post Terminals (CPTs)Command Post Terminals (CPTs)
Eastern RangeEastern Range
ICBM EHF TerminalsIntercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) EHF Terminals
Milstar IMilstar I
SCAMP TerminalSingle Channel Anti-Jam Man Portable (SCAMP) Terminal
SMART-TSecure Mobile Anti-Jam Reliable Tactical-Terminal (SMART-T)
Titan IVATitan IVA
Titan IVBTitan IVB
This Table Is Unclassified.

Related Requirements (U): None.

Related Categories (U):
NameTitle
EHF Satellite SystemsExtremely High Frequency (EHF) Satellite Systems
MILSATCOMMilitary Sattelite Communications
Satellite OperationsSatellite Operations
This Table Is Unclassified.

Road Map Placements (U):

NameTitle
Major DoD Space ProgramsEvolution of the Selected Space Programs
MILSATCOMSPACE FORCE ENHANCEMENT: MILSATCOM
National Security Space Road MapIntegrated System Road Map
This Table Is Unclassified.

Requirements, Funding and Additional Hotlinks (U):

Name
MILSATCOM Homepage
MILSTAR
MILSTAR Reports
SPAWAR
This Table Is Unclassified.

Lead Office (U):

Air Force.

(U) DoD: OASD(C3I), Pentagon, Washington, DC
(U) Service Staff: Air Force: SAF/AQS, HQAF/XOR Pentagon; HQAF/SCM, Pentagon, Washington, DC
(U) Major Command: AFMC, Space and Missile Systems Center, Los Angeles AFB, CA
(U) Program Management: AF PEO (Space), Pentagon, Washington, DC; MILSATCOM Joint Program Office, Los Angeles AFB, CA

Point of Contact (U):

(U) Maj Steven Cliatt, SMC, Open Phone: (310) 336-4475.

Date Of Information (U):

(U) 01 February 1997



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(U) Road Map Production Date: 23 June 2001


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).