FROM:  AFIT/CC                                  16 September 1993

SUBJ: SPACECAST 2020

  TO: CV  CF  CE  EN  LA  LD  LS  SC

1.  Air University was chartered on 10 September by the Air Force
Chief of Staff to conduct a space study, SPACECAST 2020, to
forecast innovative technologies and systems for control and
exploitation of space well into the next century.  This study
provides a golden opportunity for AFIT and the AU colleges at
Maxwell AFB to provide the Chief with an innovative product which
spotlights the potential for application of new space
technologies in a national security context.  AFIT's vision,
leadership, and productivity will be instrumental to the success
of this project.

2.  AFIT has been given the responsibility to act as the study's
"Technology Team."  Our duties in this role include gathering and
transmitting technical information and systems concepts for the
AU study teams, and providing technical expertise for review of
SPACECAST concept and technology applications.  In the first
phase of the study, we are soliciting abstracts from the
military, academic, and commercial communities (Atch 1).  Your
inputs to this "data call" are highly encouraged, and can greatly
assist in the success and relevance of this study. 

3.  Our full-time Technology Team, headed by Lt Col Gerry Hasen,
will need the firm support of our faculty, staff, and students. 
In addition to direct computer system and administrative support 
requirements, his team will need your technical expertise on
emerging technologies and innovative uses of space systems.  Your
utmost assistance in these areas is imperative to the project's
success.

4.  Please disseminate, as widely as possible, the information
contained in this letter and the attached call for abstracts.
If you have questions or suggestions concerning this project,
contact our study coordinator, Capt Jay Rothhaupt, AFIT/ENA,
Bldg 640, Rm 102, 57210, or electronic mail address jrothhau. 





JOSEPH P. KOZ                                 1 Atch
Colonel, USAF                                 Call for Abstracts
Commandant