Space and national security

Book · Thu Jan 01 04:00:00 EST 1987

OSTI ID:5655480

Stares, P B

In this timely volume, the author assesses the long-term costs and benefits of developing ASAT weapons and the feasibility of alternative policies. He examines in detail the military space programs of the United States and Soviet Union and explores the potential military uses of space. He also addresses the threats to space systems and how they can be defended, the impact of ASAT attacks in wartime, and the utility of arms control. The author concludes that current U.S. policy is both shortsighted and unbalanced in stressing ASAT development over meaningful limitations on space weaponry. He presents a list of unilateral and negotiated measures as an alternative strategy for the United States.

• OSTI ID: 5655480
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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