Balance of Power in Outer Space.

Abstract

This memorandum discusses the importance of controlling space, or at least precluding control by a hostile power, which the author perceives may be just as critical in future warfare as control of the seas or airspace. He asserts that, in the final analysis, the decisiveness of space power must be expressed in relative terms. The author concludes that if both the United States and the Soviet Union have significant support from space at more or less equal levels, then the decisive factors will remain elsewhere--so long as the capability to negate this support remains in balance. If, however, either side achieves exclusive use of space or even a preponderant amount of space support, the probability of a decisive effect from space appears to be very high. (Author)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 30, 1978
Accession Number
ADA051693

Entities

People

  • William W. Brown

Organizations

  • United States Army War College

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aircrafts
  • Artificial Satellites
  • Contingency Operations (Military)
  • Directed Energy Weapons
  • Geosynchronous Orbits
  • Lasers
  • Military Aircraft
  • Military Operations
  • National Security
  • Space Defense
  • Space Shuttles
  • Space Stations
  • Space Systems
  • Spacecraft
  • United States
  • War Colleges
  • Warfare

Readers

  • Aerospace Engineering.
  • Military History / Militaries and War Studies
  • Strategic Security Studies

Technology Areas

  • Space