Space Control: Securing America's Future in Space
Date of Graduation
Spring 2000
Degree
Master of Science in Defense and Strategic Studies
Department
Defense and Strategic Studies
Committee Chair
Jack Crouch
Abstract
The United States has come to rely extensively on the use of space for both military and commercial purposes, and this is a reliance that will only increase in the future as space becomes even more integrated into our national life. As such, space will become an important strategic center of gravity, and the United States will need to secure for itself the ability to operate effectively from space, in both peacetime and conflict. Without that capability, the United States' dependence on space can become a liability rather than an asset should a future adversary attempt to deny the United States freedom of action therefrom. This thesis argues that the United States is currently vulnerable to attacks against its space systems and that proper steps must be taken to reduce that vulnerability. Failure to do so may lead to disastrous outcomes should the United States face a future adversary with the capability to impede the American ability to operate in space.
Subject Categories
Defense and Security Studies
Copyright
© Brian Maher
Recommended Citation
Maher, Brian, "Space Control: Securing America's Future in Space" (2000). MSU Graduate Theses/Dissertations. 303.
https://bearworks.missouristate.edu/theses/303
Dissertation/Thesis
