PEGASUS
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PEGASUS is an encryption algorithm used for satellite telemetry, command link and mission data transfers.
According to budget item justification document for FY 2004-2005 , this cryptographic algorithm is used for Global Positioning System
s (GPS), Space-Based Infrared System
s (SBIRS), MILSATCOM
, and other Special Project Systems.
According to budget item justification document for FY 2004-2005 , this cryptographic algorithm is used for Global Positioning System
Global Positioning System
The Global Positioning System is a space-based global navigation satellite system that provides location and time information in all weather, anywhere on or near the Earth, where there is an unobstructed line of sight to four or more GPS satellites...
s (GPS), Space-Based Infrared System
Space-Based Infrared System
The Space-Based Infrared System is a consolidated system intended to meet the United States' infrared space surveillance needs through the first two to three decades of the 21st century...
s (SBIRS), MILSATCOM
Military Satellite Communications Systems Wing
The United States Air Force's Military Satellite Communications Systems Wing is an organization headquartered at Los Angeles AFB, California...
, and other Special Project Systems.