What does DSP stand for?

Defense Support Program (US DoD satellite system)

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Samples in periodicals archive:

An enemy ballistic missile now could be spotted by the Space-Based Infrared System or the Defense Support Program satellites shortly after launch, but the Defense Department must prepare the Space Tracking and Surveillance System for tracking a missile immediately after its boost phase, said Missile Defense Agency head Lt.

United States: Pentagon Seeks to Fill Missile Surveillance Gap by 2016

AFSPC-operated Defense Support Program satellites are a key part of North America's early warning systems.

Re-fitting the space armada: Air Force seeks to improve its aging ...

Defense Support Program satellites were poised to provide advanced warning of adversary ICBM launches; the Defense Satellite Communications System enabled worldwide command and control of U.

Shaping the joint fight in air, space, and cyberspace

On February 14, the Air Force and industry team successfully launched a defense support program satellite to augment the nation's strategic missile warning capabilities.

Space programs reflect war-fighting priorities

Members of the 7th SOPS at Schriever performed command and control of Defense Support Program satellites and conducted launch operations of a new GPS satellite.

Reservists fight war on terrorism with satellites

SBIRS would have newer sensors than Defense Support Program, which was first started about 40 years ago and which it replaces.

Missile defense opposition no match for momentum. (Missile Defense -- ...

Warning of impending missile launches has been the domain of an aging infrared satellite system called Defense Support Program (DSP).

Problems with current U.S. policy

The Defense Support Program satellite was lifted into orbit Friday for the Defense Department.

DEFENSE SATELLITE GOES INTO WRONG ORBIT