| ID | 186203 |
| Title Proper | Master spoiler |
| Other Title Information | a strategic value of Kessler Syndrome |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Doboš, Bohumil |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | Massive chain reaction among the orbital debris population, also known as Kessler Syndrome, is generally perceived as a universally hostile scenario. However, the article argues that intentional massive pollution of orbits might be a tool in weak space powers’ strategic arsenal. Given the technological restrictions and irreversible escalatory potential of such a step, its utilization is, nonetheless, extremely limited. It is argued that total spoiling of the utilization of space services and access to outer space would be viable only to a very low number of actors in scenarios of grave threat to their existence, territorial integrity or survival of their regimes. |
| `In' analytical Note | Defence Studies Vol. 22, No.1; Mar 2022: p. |
| Journal Source | Defence Studies Vol: 22 No 1 |
| Key Words | Outer Space ; Spoiling ; Orbital Debris ; Strategy |