A guide for thinking about space deterrence and China/

LAMBAKIS Steve

A guide for thinking about space deterrence and China/ Steve Lambakis - 2019

U.S. space systems are the backbone of the U.S. economy and national security. Chinese counter-space weapon developments promise to make the satellite protection mission ever more challenging. There are significant challenges to deterring China from aggressive behavior in space, and for this reason U.S. policy makers and defense planners must start planning now for a possible future military confrontation involving China that also may involve military space contingencies. The purpose of this report is to provide a framework for thinking about deterrence and the protection of U.S. space assets.


NATIONAL SECURITY
SPACE
MILITARY CONFRONTATION--CHINA
WAEPON DEVELOPMENT--CHINA