Defence support programme (DSP)

Defence support programme (DSP)

A system of satellites in geostationary orbits, fixed and mobile ground processing stations, one multi-purpose facility, and a ground communications network (GCN). DSP's primary mission is to provide tactical warning and limited attack assessment of a ballistic missile attack.

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Industry/Domain: Military
Category: Missile defense
Company: U.S. DOD
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