Full Description
This book serves as an anthology examinining the complex realm of space issues affecting military and strategic operations. Fifteen chapters from leading experts explore strategic frameworks, technological advancements, and policy challenges in the space domain. The collection covers deterrence mechanisms, space governance, industry ecosystems, international regulations, and emerging technologies. Other topics also inlcude:
Comprehensive analysis of military and strategic dimensions of space operations and security
Expert contributions examining space deterrence mechanisms and analytical frameworks for space strategy
Critical examination of India's Space Policy 2023 and its implications for national security
Analysis of international space law applications to military activities and regulatory frameworks
Exploration of emerging technologies including hypersonic applications and nuclear energy in space missions
The work provides critical understanding of space as a strategic domain and addresses challenges to sustainability in space operations with implications for global security.
This title has been co-published with Knowledge World Publishers. T&F does not sell or distribute the print versions in Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Nepal, Pakistan, and Sri lanka.
Contents
Preface Introduction Section I: Through the Military Prism 1. Moonrush: Is the Indian Space Programme Missing the Crucial Link? 2. China's Military Space Capabilities in 2049 3. Mechanisms of Deterrence in Space: A New Analytical Framework 4. Role of Space in Hypersonic Applications Section II: Growth of the Space Sector 5. Energising the Space Industry through India's Space Policy 2023 6. Defining India's 'National Security Fusion': Need to Protect the Space Innovation Ecosystem 7. Development of the Space Ecosystem in Norway Section III: Regulating the Space Environment 8. Legal and Policy Aspects Linked to the Utilisation of Outer Space 9. Application of International Space Law to Military Activities in Space 10. Time for International Regulations and Cooperation for Enhancing Sustainable Development in Outer Space 11. Orbital and Spectrum Congestion: Impact on Sustainability in Space and the Response of International Law Section IV: Looking Beyond 12. Space Weather: An Essential Tool for Space Operations 13. Near Space as an Alternative to the Space Domain 14. Nuclear Energy as an Alternative Power Source for Space Missions 15. Challenges of Human Spaceflight Index
