Commercial communications satellite survivability

The Government is considering the use of commercial communications satellite systems to support its national security and emergency preparedness needs. However, the vulnerabilities to hostile action inherent in commercial satellite systems could dramatically reduce their ability to provide essential services in emergency situations. Consequently, concern for the survivability of satellite, as well as other commercial telecommunications systems, has led to the establishment of the National Security Telecommunications Advisory Committee (NSTAC). Working in concert with the Government, the NSTAC, a Presidential Advisory Committee, has recommended a program to enhance the survivability of commercial communications satellite systems.