Programa Estratégico de Sistemas Espaciais: desafio do emprego dual e oportunidades de expansão das atividades de Inteligência de Imagens na Força Aérea Brasileira

Abstract

This article aims to analyze the challenges, the opportunities and the main risks regarding the Space Systems Strategic Program implementation on the Air and Space Operations Command. The triple helix concept and the present Intelligence, Reconnaissance and Surveillance (ISR) process are analyzed, as well as a study case on the dual use of Image Intelligence. Finally, the implementation main risk analysis is presented. From this analysis, it is established how the Air and Space Operations Command shall prepare itself to mitigate these risks, in order to accomplish its legal mission while fulfilling any civilian demands. The adopted methodology used bibliographic and legislative research and risk analysis techniques. The main topics herein discussed are: space systems and image intelligence. The conclusion indicates an opportunity for expansion of Image Intelligence activities, once the involved risks are mitigated.