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Defense Support Program

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Satellites that provide early warning of missile launches; the first line of defense against missile attack against North America. Also called DSP.
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This same capability, provided by the Defense Support Program (DSP) gave us situational awareness during North Korea's recent missile tests.
Global missions ... meeting the challenge by Chilton, Kevin P. / Air Force Speeches
The Defense Support Program has a legacy of great contributions in the missile warning and missile alert arenas, using the infrared sensor on board to detect the launch.
Space: the ultimate high ground; Space and Missile Systems Center ... by Defense AT & L
SBIRS would have newer sensors than Defense Support Program, which was first started about 40 years ago and which it replaces.
Missile defense opposition no match for momentum. (Missile Defense -- ... by Greenberg, David / Los Angeles Business Journal
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