03145nam 22005653u 450 99632021570331620230725035801.00-8330-5028-1(CKB)2670000000411817(EBL)1365185(OCoLC)630760236(SSID)ssj0000597778(PQKBManifestationID)12290871(PQKBTitleCode)TC0000597778(PQKBWorkID)10577277(PQKB)10093838(EXLCZ)99267000000041181720140303d2010|||| uh 0engur|n|---|||||txtccrDeterrence and first-strike stability in space a preliminary assessment /Forrest E. MorganSanta Monica, CA RAND Corporation20101 online resource (xix, 59 pages) illustrationsRand Corporation monograph seriesDescription based upon print version of record.0-8330-4913-5 Cover; Title Page; Copyright; Preface; Contents; Figures; Summary; Acknowledgments; Abbreviations; Chapter One -Introduction; Chapter Two - The Shifting Dynamics of Stability in Space; The Historical Backdrop; The Period of Strategic Uncertainty; The Illusion of Sanctuary; Targets of Growing Attractiveness; Estimated Thresholds of Space Deterrence Failure; Space Deterrence and General Deterrence; Chapter Three - Applying the Principles of Deterrence to the Space Environment; The Central Mechanism of Deterrence; The Limits of Punishment-Based Deterrence in SpaceThe Difficulties of Denial-Based Deterrence in SpaceMissteps That Might Further Reduce First-Strike Stability in Space; Chapter Four - The Need for a National Space Deterrence Strategy; National Space Policy; Deterring Attacks in Space with Threats of Punishment; Enhancing Space Deterrence by Denying Adversaries the Benefits of Attack; The Critical Need for Better Space Situational Awareness; Conclusion; Chapter Five - A Way Forward; BibliographySpace stability appears to be eroding as a growing number of states acquire the ability to degrade or destroy U.S. space assets. The United States needs a coordinated national space deterrence strategy designed to operate on both sides of a potential adversary's cost-benefit decision calculus. Future research will determine the most effective and affordable mix of strategies, policies, and systems for strengthening space deterrence.Space warfareGovernment policyUnited StatesSpace weaponsDeterrence (Strategy)United StatesAir ForceSpace CommandSpace warfareGovernment policySpace weaponsDeterrence (Strategy)358.8358/.8Morgan Forrest E879915Project Air Force (U.S.)AU-PeELAU-PeELAU-PeELBOOK996320215703316Deterrence and First-Strike Stability in Space2282584UNISA