The International Development of Space and Its Impact on U.S. National Space Policy

Abstract

Preface This paper uses open source documents to determine the current state of play in space operations within the international community and to propose a viable strategy United States policymakers can use to protect U.S. vital interests. It does not attempt to prescribe specific actions, but rather to suggest in light of other alternatives, one that provides the greatest long term benefit. The purpose of this paper is to propose a means by which policymakers can best protect U.S. national interests in light of the increased international development of space. It does this by addressing two issues: why following a multilateral, diplomatic and legal approach to confronting international space development is the most beneficial strategy to protecting American national interests; why policymakers will use multilateral engagement to resolve continuous space development issues despite inclinations to act otherwise.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 2004
Accession Number
ADA422203

Entities

People

  • Dale L. Hayden

Organizations

  • Air University

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Space
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Arms Control
  • Commerce
  • European Union
  • Global Positioning Systems
  • Intergovernmental Organizations
  • International Law
  • International Organizations
  • International Relations
  • Military Force Levels
  • Military Science
  • National Politics
  • National Security
  • Space Systems
  • Space Transportation
  • Treaties
  • War Colleges

Fields of Study

  • Political science

Readers

  • Asian Economic Studies
  • Joint Military Operations and Doctrine.
  • Political Violence and Terrorism Studies.

Technology Areas

  • Space