Space and Missile Defense

Abstract

Since the dawn of the space age, developing space-based systems has never been a purely technological matter. The first orbital satellites raised questions on the legality of overflights and activities in space. The world community turned by habit to treaty negotiations and international law to resolve the implications of such issues.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 2003
Accession Number
ADA526289

Entities

People

  • Donald R. Baucom

Organizations

  • National Defense University

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Agreements
  • Air Force
  • Arms Control
  • Artificial Satellites
  • Ballistic Missiles
  • Boost Phase
  • Control Systems
  • Defense Systems
  • International Law
  • Law
  • National Security
  • Security
  • Space Based
  • Strategic Weapons
  • Treaties
  • United States
  • Vehicles

Readers

  • Astronomy and Astrophysics.
  • Criminal Law
  • Joint Military Operations and Doctrine.

Technology Areas

  • Space