| ID | 124926 |
| Title Proper | U.S. initiative to place weapons in space |
| Other Title Information | the catalyst for a space-based arms race with China and Russia |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Anantatmula, Vishnu |
| Publication | 2013. |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | The United States must ensure sustainability and stability in space by protecting its satellites to safeguard national security and economic vitality. Concerns for obtaining this security are mounting, as U.S. satellites are increasingly vulnerable to developing threats from adversaries. This article proposes that the United States will eventually initiate the weaponization of space to defend its space systems and supporting infrastructure. The consequence for such an initiative will manifest a pronounced counteraction from China and Russia, the key spacefaring adversaries of the United States. Such a counteraction will consist of a space-based arms race, as each nation will jockey to position itself as the dominant power in space. |
| `In' analytical Note | Astropolitics Vol. 11, No.3; Sep-Dec 2013: p.132-155 |
| Journal Source | Astropolitics Vol. 11, No.3; Sep-Dec 2013: p.132-155 |
| Key Words | United States ; Space ; Satellites ; Security ; Sustainability ; Weaponization ; Space Based Arms Race ; China ; Russia |