ASAT's: Part of a Coherent Space Control Policy

Abstract

Today we are at a revolution in military affairs that defines space as the ultimate "high ground". With the growth of both military and commercial dependence on space it is only a matter of time that space will, like land, sea, and air, become another environment to conduct warfare. This paper will examine the growing importance of space not only to a nation militarily but also economically. It will then review current U.S. space control policy and determine if the policy is coherent and adequate. During the examination of the U.S. policy this paper will address the two major space control courses of action: space sanctuary and weaponization of space (specifically anti-satellites (ASAT's)). Next, a nation will be studied to determine if possible "triggers" have been pulled that would dictate that the U.S. develop space-based ASAT capability. Finally, the paper will recommend the future space control strategy.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 10, 2000
Accession Number
ADA378240

Entities

People

  • Glenn D. Krizay

Organizations

  • United States Army War College

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Agreements
  • Air Force
  • Air Power
  • Artificial Satellites
  • Ballistic Missiles
  • Commerce
  • Communication Satellites
  • Congress
  • Governments
  • Military Applications
  • Military Organizations
  • National Security
  • Space Systems
  • Spacecraft
  • United States
  • War Colleges
  • Warfare

Readers

  • Aerospace Engineering.
  • Strategic Security Studies

Technology Areas

  • Space