The Implications of Lowering the Cost to Access Space on Airpower

Abstract

This paper examines the implications that lowering the cost to access space will have on Airpower. The research conducted used predominantly qualitative research techniques to include interviews, primary sources, secondary sources, wargames, panel discussions, and site visits. Research included a wide range of topics including airpower, domestic policy, foreign policy, socioeconomic factors, and technological factors applicable to lowering the cost to access space, airpower theory, and application. An examination of these factors has led to the conclusion that the United States government should pursue and invest in a Fast Space Strategy in the future.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 01, 2017
Accession Number
AD1047001

Entities

People

  • Gabe Arrington

Organizations

  • School of Advanced Air and Space Studies

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Autonomy
  • Counter WMD
  • Cyber
  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Engineered Resilient Systems
  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aerial Warfare
  • Air Force
  • Air Power
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Artificial Satellites
  • Astronautics
  • Employment
  • International Law
  • International Relations
  • Military Organizations
  • Military Science
  • National Security
  • Naval Warfare
  • Space Objects
  • Spacecraft
  • Warfare
  • Weapons Effects

Fields of Study

  • Political science

Readers

  • Aerospace Engineering.
  • Irregular Warfare and Special Operations Cyberspace Operations against Adversarial Threats.
  • Political Violence and Terrorism Studies.

Technology Areas

  • Space