Reading List
The below Microsoft PowerPoint, Excel and Adobe Pdf files illustrate some of the concepts necessary to understand modern space warfare. Check back after the first of every month to view new, additional files.
Space Warfare Theory
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Space Threats
Lists possible space threats.
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Space Escalation Ladder
Discusses possible different levels of conflict for space war.
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Space Warfare Definitions
Gives suggested definitions for space warfare, mostly based on air warfare concepts.
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Space Policy Issues
General discussion of possible issues concerning space warfare policies and strategies.
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Space Centers Of Gravity (COG)
What are the general targets useful for space control?
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Space Principles of War
How can the classical Principles of War be applied to space control? PowerPoint Pdf -
Space Strategies
What are the general means for conducting space warfare? PowerPoint Pdf -
Space Acronyms
A database of 35,000 historical and current space terms.
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Space Military Map Icons
Custom made icons delineating specific type of space systems and theoretical weapons.
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Sun Tzu's "Art of War" Applied to Space - Updated!
Can the ancient teachings of Sun Tzu (544 BC – 496 BC) be applied to future space warfare?
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Space Choke Points
Are some regions of space more vulnerable than others? Are there optimal regions of space an adversary should attack from? - Document coming soon. -
Space Situational Awareness (SSA) Requirements
What are the fundamental categories of information required to predict, detect and respond to space attacks? - Document coming soon. -
Space Rules of Engagement (ROE)
What are the limitations of space power at different conflict levels? - Document coming soon. -
Possible Space Courses of Action (COA's)
What are some possible military Courses Of Action (COA) for space? - Document coming soon. -
Hiding Satellites in Space
Are there means to confuse an adversary as to the specific orbits of satellites in space? - Document coming soon. -
Space Ontology
Detailed topological breakdown of how to conduct warfare in space.
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Space Attack Indicators
What does an attack against satellites look like? - Document coming soon. -
Satellite Failure Modes
What are the main ways satellites naturally fail, and how can these be distinguished from adversary attacks? - Document coming soon. -
Space Defense Regions & Identification Zones
What are the main regions and zones of space, as far as military planning and organization is concerned? - Document coming soon. -
Space Intelligence Preparation of the Battlespace (IPB)- New!
Space Warfare Details and Requirements.
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