Guarding What You Value Most. North American Aerospace Defense Commnad Celebrating 50 Years

摘要

The North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) is a binational United States and Canadian organization charged with the missions of aerospace warning and aerospace control for North America. Aerospace warning includes the monitoring of man-made objects in space and the detection, validation, and warning of attack against North America whether by aircraft, missiles, or space vehicles, through mutual support arrangements with other commands. Aerospace control includes ensuring air sovereignty and air defense of the airspace of Canada and the United States. The May 2006 NORAD Agreement renewal added a maritime warning mission which entails a shared awareness and understanding of the activities conducted in U.S. Canadian maritime approaches, maritime areas and inland waterways.