Military Importance of Space and Space Security
Military Importance of Space and Space Security
Author(s): Fuat İnce
Subject(s): Law, Constitution, Jurisprudence, Military policy
Published by: Transnational Press London
Keywords: Military; Importance; Space; Space Security;
Summary/Abstract: With the launch of the first satellite Sputnik in 1957, the military significance of space was promptly realized, paving the way for the continuous development of the necessary technologies to the present level, where space provides superiority in the military arena unmatched by traditional means. The capabilities offered by space are not just small incremental advantages, but have a multiplying effect on the other forces enabling them to attain the highest levels of capability required by modern warfare. Possession of space technologies has become vitally important for many countries.
Book: Space Environment and International Politics
- Page Range: 255-268
- Page Count: 14
- Publication Year: 2024
- Language: English
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