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This handbook examines the militarization of space, providing a fair and balanced discussion of the emerging issues concerning space security and defense.

Table of Contents

Introduction The Evolution of Military Space Chapter 1 The Scientific and Technological Foundations of Military Space Chapter 2 Military Space and Force Enhancement Chapter 3 Military Space and Force Application I: Space Surveillance and Passive Measures Chapter 4 Military Space and Force Application II: Active Force Application Appendix Treaty on Principles Governing the Activities of States in the Exploration and Use of Outer Space, Including the Moon and Other Celestial Bodies Glossary: Military-Related Terms, Activities, Events and Technologies Bibliography Index

About the Author

Wilson S. Wong is a security and defense researcher for the Aerospace Policy Research Group. James Fergusson is Director of the Centre for Defence and Security Studies and Chair of the Political Studies Graduate Committee at the University of Manitoba. He is the editor of Aerospace Power: Beyond One Hundred Years of Theory and Practice (2005) and author of numerous papers, journal articles, book chapters, and government reports.