Deterrence and First-Strike Stability in Space: A Preliminary Assessment

By Forrest Morgan

Space 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 adversary1s cost-benefit decision calculus. Future research will determine the most effective and affordable mix of strategies, policies, and systems for strengthening space deterrence.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0833049135
• ISBN13: 9780833049131
• Release Date: June 2010
• Publisher: RAND Corporation
• Length: 80 Pages
• Weight: 0.26 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"