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In 1963, the Space Systems Division initiated the [[Defense Support Program]], which was intended to succeed where MIDAS failed and create an orbital constellation of infrared missile warning sensors. It also continued developing the [[Vela (satellite)|Vela]] nuclear detonation detection satellites. The Vela satellite network came out of an Air Force Ballistic Missile Division–[[United States Atomic Energy Commission|Atomic Energy Commission]]–NASA agreement in 1960 to develop a high-altitude nuclear detection system to ensure compliance with the [[Partial Nuclear Test Ban Treaty]]. The Atomic Energy Commission flew test detectors on Space Systems Division Discoverer satellites and the first Vela satellites were launched on an Atlas-Agena on 16 October 1963.<ref name="History" /> | In 1963, the Space Systems Division initiated the [[Defense Support Program]], which was intended to succeed where MIDAS failed and create an orbital constellation of infrared missile warning sensors. It also continued developing the [[Vela (satellite)|Vela]] nuclear detonation detection satellites. The Vela satellite network came out of an Air Force Ballistic Missile Division–[[United States Atomic Energy Commission|Atomic Energy Commission]]–NASA agreement in 1960 to develop a high-altitude nuclear detection system to ensure compliance with the [[Partial Nuclear Test Ban Treaty]]. The Atomic Energy Commission flew test detectors on Space Systems Division Discoverer satellites and the first Vela satellites were launched on an Atlas-Agena on 16 October 1963.<ref name="History" /> | ||
The Space Systems Division also began development on the [[Defense Meteorological Support Program]] (DMSP). The DMSP Block 1 satellites were launched on a [[Scout X-2]] rocket in 1962, however the other four launch attempts failed. Further DMSP Block I launches were conducted on the [[Thor-Agena]] and [[Thor-Burner]] boosters. The Thor-Burner also launched the DMSP Block II and DMSP Block III satellites, which provided weather reconnaissance during the | The Space Systems Division also began development on the [[Defense Meteorological Support Program]] (DMSP). The DMSP Block 1 satellites were launched on a [[Scout X-2]] rocket in 1962, however the other four launch attempts failed. Further DMSP Block I launches were conducted on the [[Thor-Agena]] and [[Thor-Burner]] boosters. The Thor-Burner also launched the DMSP Block II and DMSP Block III satellites, which provided weather reconnaissance during the Vietnam War. The Block 4 satellites first launched in 1966. The Army Signal Corps' project SCORE, launched by the Air Force Ballistic Missile Division in 1958, was the world's first communications satellite but intended as a proof of concept. The Army Signal Corps followed by launching [[Courier 1B]] on an Air Force Ballistic Missile Division [[Thor-Ablestar]] in 1960, but it failed after 17 days in orbit. The Space Systems Division began development on the [[Initial Defense Communications Satellite Program]] (IDCSP) in 1962, launching constellations from 1966 to 1968. the IDCSP, also known as the Defense Satellite Communications Program Phase I (DSCS I) once operational, transmitted both voice and images to support the United States during the Vietnam War.<ref name="History" /> | ||
Although almost all [[crewed spacecraft]] programs went to NASA after its creation in 1958, the Air Force retained the [[Boeing X-20 Dyna-Soar]] program under the [[Wright Air Development Center]], with the Titan IIIC initially intended as its booster. The program, however, was canceled in 1963 when it was determined that the [[Blue Gemini]] program would better satisfy its objectives. However, Defense Secretary Robert McNamara announced the [[Manned Orbiting Laboratory]] program, which was assigned to the Space Systems Division by General Bernard Schriever. [[Douglas Aircraft Company]] was responsible for the spacecraft, and the Space Systems Division was developing the [[Titan IIIM]] booster. However, the program only had a single test flight, [[OPS 0855]], before being canceled in 1969.<ref name="History" /> | Although almost all [[crewed spacecraft]] programs went to NASA after its creation in 1958, the Air Force retained the [[Boeing X-20 Dyna-Soar]] program under the [[Wright Air Development Center]], with the Titan IIIC initially intended as its booster. The program, however, was canceled in 1963 when it was determined that the [[Blue Gemini]] program would better satisfy its objectives. However, Defense Secretary Robert McNamara announced the [[Manned Orbiting Laboratory]] program, which was assigned to the Space Systems Division by General Bernard Schriever. [[Douglas Aircraft Company]] was responsible for the spacecraft, and the Space Systems Division was developing the [[Titan IIIM]] booster. However, the program only had a single test flight, [[OPS 0855]], before being canceled in 1969.<ref name="History" /> | ||