Implications of High-Resolution, Commercial Space Imagery for National Security and Homeland Defense.

摘要

This paper examines the current and near term, high-resolution, commercial space imaging (CSI) capabilities and the potential impact on the United States, particularly as related to threat intelligence collection, targeting, and policy challenges. This rapidly growing segment of technology is surveyed, followed by a near term capabilities projection. The resulting, general threats to the United States are then developed. Examples of the types of intelligence available to an adversary are explored. Finally, potential courses of action to prepare for and mitigate these threats are discussed.