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US military applications for space exploration and discovery. Utilizing technology from NASA and other space agencies for US military purposes. From war to peace, home or outer space, discover links to space or astronomy related US Military resources. Military Links.
US Naval Observatory - US Military Links
The U.S. Naval Observatory is one of the oldest scientific agencies in the country, established in 1830 as the Depot of Charts and Instruments. Today, the U.S. Naval Observatory is the preeminent authority in the areas of Precise Time and Astrometry, and distributes Earth Orientation parameters and other Astronomical Data required for accurate navigation and fundamental astronomy.
SSDD - US Military Links
The Space Systems Development Department (SSDD) is the space and ground support systems research and development organization of the Naval Center for Space Technology (NCST). The primary objective of the SSDD is to develop space systems to respond to Navy, Department of Defense, and national mission requirements with improved performance, capacity, reliability, efficiency, and/or life cycle cost.
30th Space Wing - US Military Links
The 30th Space Wing at Vandenberg Air Force Base is the Air Force Space Command organization responsible for all US military space and missile launch activities on the West Coast. The wing supports West Coast launch activities for the Air Force, Department of Defense, National Aeronautics and Space Administration, and various private industry contractors.
SPAWAR - US Military Links
Space and Naval Warfare Engineering Center's mission is to provide the warfighter with knowledge superiority by developing, delivering, and maintaining effective, capable and integrated command, control, communications, computer, intelligence and surveillance systems.
Space Vehicles Directorate - US Military Links
The Space Vehicles Directorate has a mission to discover, develop, integrate, and deliver affordable technologies for improved military applications in space exploration.
Arnold Engineering Development Center - US Military Links
The world's premier military space flight simulation test facility for space exploration technology applications.

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