The History and Future of US China Competition and Cooperation in Space

Abstract

American and Chinese space programs have been sharply disconnected for the last two decades and remain so today. Between the two countries, America has greater strengths and is likely to maintain its advantages in the decades ahead. Notwithstanding this, this paper observes that our present policies may have long-term costs that exceed their benefits to America. While endorsing the thrust of our present policies toward disconnection between civil space activities on each side, this discussion advises framing next steps with a greater focus on effects on the US space industry and especially clarity about US strategic objectives in space.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Nov 01, 2020
Accession Number
AD1116894

Entities

People

  • Matthew W. Daniels

Organizations

  • Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory

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  • Space

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  • Artificial Satellites
  • Commerce
  • Congress
  • Department Of Defense
  • Directed Energy Weapons
  • Export Controls
  • Foreign Relations
  • Governments
  • Jet Propulsion
  • Launch Vehicles
  • Law
  • Manufacturing
  • National Security
  • Organizational Structure
  • Payload
  • Physics
  • Physics Laboratories
  • Security
  • Small Satellites
  • Space Stations
  • Space Systems
  • Space Transportation
  • Spacecraft
  • United States

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  • Educational Psychology
  • Joint Military Operations and Doctrine.
  • Military History of the United States in the 20th Century.

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  • Space