Spacepower as a Coercive Force

Abstract

Much has been written about the possibilities and characteristics of spacepower. However, one issue that continues to inhibit the development of space forces is the lack of a holistic spacepower theory. The concept of spacepower needs to be expanded beyond that of an information service. Failure to do so will leave space forces adrift as simply a force enhancement capability, marginalized in national security planning, and impede the access to resources needed for force development. The purpose of this paper is to propose a spacepower theory and explore the implications of such a theory on future space operations and force structure. Air concepts are considered for what insights they provide to the logic process and operational concepts. This paper emulates the logical process for the development of air concepts while avoiding many contentious issues regarding the relationship between air and space forces. Issues such as a separate space service, air and space integration, and the concept of aerospace forces are not addressed.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 2003
Accession Number
ADA424819

Entities

People

  • Robert D. Newberry

Organizations

  • Air University

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Air Power
  • Aircrafts
  • Artificial Satellites
  • Astronautics
  • Contingency Operations (Military)
  • Elliptical Orbits
  • Geosynchronous Orbits
  • Geosynchronous Satellites
  • Military Applications
  • Military Organizations
  • Naval Warfare
  • Payload
  • Space Objects
  • Space Systems
  • Spacecraft
  • Warfare

Fields of Study

  • Engineering

Readers

  • Aerospace Engineering.
  • Joint Military Operations and Doctrine.
  • Strategic Security Studies

Technology Areas

  • Space