Space Warfare

Contents: Preface. 1. Introduction. 2. Is the weaponization of space inevitable? 3. Space power doctrine. 4. Space force characteristics. 5. Space doctrines. 6. The sanctuary doctrine: a fallen star. 7. The survivability doctrine: a misbegotten offspring. 8. The high-ground doctrine: strategic foresight or illusion? 9. The control school: historical analogy or fallacy? 10. Implementing a space power doctrine. 11. Fighting for space: the developing threat of space warfare. 12. War and peace in space. Space glossary and acronyms. Index.

"Space warfare is combat that takes place in outer space. A new battlefield is emerging. Some countries are planning to deploy weapons in space and therefore creating this new medium of warfare. And space power doctrine which provides insights into the various doctrines that would govern military affairs in the space environment.

This book is extremely topical and provides innovation and interesting material into current issues regarding space war." (jacket)