摘要: |
The long term goal is to mature the automatic dependent surveillance-broadcast (ADS-B) system by flying it repeatedly in space, using flight data to make future versions lightweight and affordable. The ADS-B could then be manifest on all rocket launches as standard equipment, permitting air traffic control to "track" rocket operations in the national airspace system (NAS). Once procedures and separation standards are developed in conjunction with ADS-B for various classes of rockets, air traffic control would not have to sterilize air space and disrupt other NAS users for most rocket launches (large expendable rockets would be the exception). Most reusable rockets would be able to file a flight plan, making them much easier to launch, as aircraft are today, enabling routine commercial space operations in the NAS. |