Present and Future Military Uses of Outer Space: International Law, Politics, and the Practice of States.

Abstract

This thesis examines the present and future military uses of outer space with an emphasis on the policies and practices of international states. These policies and practices are examined in the context of the emergence of international space law. The thesis proceeds from an examination of the early years of the space age and move to an examination of the present and future military uses of outer space. Next is given a review of international treaties affecting military activities in outer space. The law is then be applied to the present and future activities examined above, with prospects for the future.

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Aug 01, 1986
Accession Number
ADA176722

Entities

People

  • Donald E. Walsh

Organizations

  • Air Force Institute of Technology

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aerospace Environments
  • Biological Phenomena
  • International Law
  • Law
  • Outer Space

Readers

  • Space/Atmospheric Physics.
  • Strategic Security Studies

Technology Areas

  • Space