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War and peace in outer space : law, policy, and ethics /

Cassandra Steer, Editor ; Matthew H. Hersch, Editor | New York, NY : Oxford University Press | War and peace in outer space | 2021

This book delves into legal and ethical concerns over the increased weaponization of outer space and the potential for space-based conflict in the very near future. Unique to this collection is the emphasis on questions of ethical conduct and le[...]

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Europe, space and defense : from "space for defense" to "defense of space"

Vienna (Austria) : European Space Policy Institute | ESPI report, ISSN 2218-0931 | 2020

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From safety to security : reducing the threat environment through the responsible use of outer space

Jessica West, Author ; Gilles Doucet, Author | Waterloo, Ontario (Canada) : Project Ploughshares | 2020

"As part of a wider research project that is mapping the normative landscape in outer space with the aim of informing the further development of norms related to space-based military capabilities and activities, we invited global space experts t[...]

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Geopolitics of the outer space : a European perspective /

Bohumil Dobos, Author | Cham : Springer | Contributions to political science. | 2019

This book presents a comprehensive geopolitical analysis of European space activities. By studying outer space as a physical and socio-economic space as well as a military-diplomatic area, the author helps readers understand outer space as a geo[...]

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Small satellites in the emerging space environment : implications for U.S. national security-related space plans and programs

Steven Kosiak, Author | Washington, D.C. : Center for a New American Security | 2019

In coming years, constellations composed of large numbers of small, less complex, and less costly satellites are likely to become progressively more cost-effective relative to constellations made up of small numbers of large, more complex, an[...]

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Yearbook on Space Policy 2017 : security in outer space: rising stakes for civilian space programmes

Edward Burger, Editor ; Giulia Bordacchini, Editor ; European Space Policy Institute, Issuing body | New York, NY : Springer | Yearbook on space policy | 2019

The book describes the recent trends in space policy and the space sector overall. While maintaining a global scope with a European perspective, it links space policy with other policy areas, highlights major events, and provides insights on the[...]

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Space sustainability : a pratical guide

Washington, DC : Secure World Foundation | 2018

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Space warfare in the 21st century : Arming the heavens /

Joan Johnson-Freese, Author | London : Routledge | Cass military studies | 2017

"This book examines the recent shift in US space policy and the forces that continually draw the US back into a space-technology security dilemma. The dual-use nature of the vast majority of space technology, meaning of value to both civilian an[...]

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Enhancing space resilience through non-materiel means

Gary McLeod, Author | [S.l.] : The RAND Corporation | Research reports | 2016

Space is now a congested, contested, and competitive environment. Space systems must become more resilient to potential adversary actions and system failures, but changes to space systems are costly. To provide a complete look at resilience and [...]

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From sanctuary to battlefield : a framework for a U.S. defense and deterrence strategy for space

Elbridge Colby, Author | Washington, D.C. : Center for a New American Security | 2016

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The security of space activities

Gérard Brachet, Author | [S.l.] : EU Non-Proliferation Consortium | 2016

The secure and sustainable use of outer space has become a concern. More than 60 nations and regional governmental organizations operate satellites in earth orbit and a large number of private companies operate commercial satellite systems. The [...]

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Toward a new national security space strategy : time for a strategic rebalancing

Theresa Hitchens, Author ; Joan Johnson-Freese, Author | Washington, D.C. : Atlantic Council | Strategy paper (Atlantic Council of the United States)Strategy paper (Atlantic Council of the United States) | 2016

"There are growing risks and threats to US satellites, civilian and military alike, and challenges to stated US goals in space. The question for the new administration, however, is whether hegemonic means to address those challenges are likely t[...]

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Realities of middle power space reliance

Daniel Gobson, Author ; Ben Baseley-Walker, Author | [S.l.] : UNIDIR | 2015

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Crowded orbits : conflict and cooperation in space /

James Clay Moltz, Author | [S.l.] : Columbia University Press | 2014

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Crowded orbits : conflict and cooperation in space /

James Clay Moltz, Author | [S.l.] : Columbia University Press | 2014

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Space, sovereignty and European security : building European capabilities in an advanced institutional framework /

Anna C. Veclani, Author | [S.l.] : European Union | 2014

The study aims to offer a comprehensive analysis of the role of space-based capabilities in supporting the security and defence policies of the European Union and of its Member States. Moving from the description of the current and future spac[...]

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Arms control in space : exploring conditions for preventive arms control /

Max M. Mutschler, Author | [S.l.] : Palgrave Macmillan | 2013

"The idea of space control and the militarization or weaponization of space has become increasingly prominent in contemporary society. This book puts the widely held view that 'arms control in space is not feasible' to the test and aims to expl[...]

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The EU Dual approach to security and space : twenty years of european policy making

Nunzia Paradiso, Author | Vienna (Austria) : European Space Policy Institute | ESPI report, ISSN 2218-0931 | 2013

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The EU, space security and a European global strategy

Tobias Evers, Author | Sweden : Swedish Institute of International Affairs (UI) | UI Occasional Papers | 2013

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Space strategy in the 21st century : theory and policy /

Eligar Sadeh, Author | New York : Routledge | Space power and politics | 2013

This book offers an overview of space strategy in the 21st Century. The purpose of space strategy is to coordinate, integrate, and prioritize space activities accros security, commercial, and civil sectors. Without strategy, space activities co[...]

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Space strategy in the 21st century : theory and policy /

Eligar Sadeh, Author | New York : Routledge | Space power and politics | 2013

This book offers an overview of space strategy in the 21st Century. The purpose of space strategy is to coordinate, integrate, and prioritize space activities accros security, commercial, and civil sectors. Without strategy, space activities co[...]

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Meta-geopolitics of outer space

Nayef R. F. Al-Rodhan, Author | [S.l.] : Palgrave Macmillan | 2012

Meta-Geopolitics of Outer Space: An Analysis of Space Power, Security and Governance takes a novel look at the geopolitics of outer space through the prism of an innovative multidimensional Meta-geopolitics framework. One of the most distinctive[...]

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Meta-geopolitics of outer space : an analysis of space power, security and governance /

Nayef R. F. Al-Rodhan, Author | [S.l.] : Palgrave Macmillan | St Antony's Series | 2012

Al-Rodhan sheds new light on the debate about the geopolitics of outer space, going beyond applying traditional International Relations approaches to space power and security by introducing a multidimensional spatial framework. The meta-geopolit[...]

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US presidents and the militarization of space, 1946-1967

Sean N. Kalic, Author | [S.l.] : Texas A&M University Press | Centennial of flight series | 2012

That book analyze US military development, policy, and presidential involment, which has not previously been done. The level of detail will benefit both military space experts and students of military space.

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An overview of the european space policy and how the C-SPACE project contributes to it

Bianca Anamaria Szalai, Author | Illkirch-Graffenstaden (France) : International Space University | 2011

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The politics of space : a survey

Eligar Sadeh, Editor | New York : Routledge | The politics of ...series | 2011

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Fair and responsible use of space : an international perspective

Wolfgang Rathgeber, Editor ; Kai-Uwe Schrogl, Editor ; Ray A. Williamson, Editor | [S.l.] : SpringerWienNewYork | Studies in space policy | 2010

This work outlines the current situation of activities in space and identifies key challenges from the policy perspective. Taking this one step further, it also formulates principles and recommendations for global action

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National security space strategy considerations

Rick Larned ; Cathy Swan ; Peter A. Swan | [S.l.] : Lulu.com | 2010

Wanted : national security space strategy -- Hopeful policy, unfinished doctrine -- Space strategy : the mission comes first -- NSS acquisition strategy : lead better, follow well, buy smart -- NSS operations strategy : protect and serve -- NSS[...]

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Watching earth from space : how surveillance helps us -- and harms us

Pat Norris | New York, NY : Springer | Springer-Praxis books in space exploration | 2010

This book looks at the possible conflict between public good and market forces, and the future development of new systems to deal with the new needs.- From the publisher description.

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Watching earth from space : how surveillance helps us -- and harms us

Pat Norris | New York, NY : Springer | Springer-Praxis books in space exploration | 2010

This book looks at the possible conflict between public good and market forces, and the future development of new systems to deal with the new needs.- From the publisher description.

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