Seeley, Meaghan (2012) A comprehensive introduction militarisation of space. The English Press, Delhi, India. ISBN 9788132345831
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The militarization of space is the placement and development of weaponry and military technology in outer space. Acquisition of high grounds for military advantage has been a perennial feature of military campaigns. For thousands of years, military tacticians have exploited the concept of "capturing" or "keeping" the high ground in military campaigns. Fortifications were built on high points, with walls that enabled archers to rain down deadly volleys. Mobile towers served as siege weapons. Ships were equipped with crow's nests that facilitated long-range reconnaissance. Hot air balloons were lofted by Napoleon, during the American Civil War, and the first World War to observe troop movements. Aircraft were initially seen as useful for high level reconnaissance, which was quickly followed by aerial battles. Aircraft revolutionized warfare during the twentieth century, leading to "command of the air" as a key strategic concept. The U.S. had already begun its Discoverer space program, now known as Corona, when Francis Gary Powers' U-2 aircraft was shot down in 1960 U-2. The quest for safer observation from space gained momentum. Initial attempts to control the environment of space were led by both the US and the Soviet Union. They planned to control the realm of space with nuclear and conventional devices such as anti-satellite weapons (ASATS). The militarization of space began in the 1960s, and has now evolved into a key military capability for space-faring nations, potentially giving decisive military advantage Militarization of space is the next step in this quest to gain higher ground. The idea of placing weapons in space can be found first in 20th century science fiction stories. One needs to define "militarization of space.
| Item Type: | Book |
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| Subjects: | U Military Science > U Military Science (General) |
| Divisions: | Electronic Books |
| Depositing User: | Esam @ Hisham Muhammad |
| Date Deposited: | 22 Nov 2022 09:05 |
| Last Modified: | 22 Nov 2022 09:05 |
| URI: | http://odlsystem2.utm.my/id/eprint/3653 |
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