Space Security

Need for a Proactive Approach

Report of the IDSA–Indian Pugwash Society Working Group on Space Security

Advances in space technology and emerging challenges to the existing space regime have made space security an increasingly important dimension of national security. These developments highlight the need for a proactive approach and a comprehensive space policy.

Prepared by the IDSA–Indian Pugwash Society Working Group on Space Security, this report aims to familiarise experts, policymakers and general readers with key developments and debates in the field and their implications for India.

The volume provides a multidisciplinary analysis of space security, covering its technological, legal, political, diplomatic and security dimensions. It highlights the importance of addressing emerging challenges through informed policy and strategic planning.

Key Features

• Examines emerging challenges to the existing space security regime.

• Explores the relationship between space security and national security.

• Highlights the need for a proactive approach and comprehensive space policy.

• Analyses the implications of space-related developments and debates for India.

• Covers technological, legal, political, diplomatic and security dimensions.

• Prepared by the IDSA–Indian Pugwash Society Working Group on Space Security.

• Features contributions from experts in defence, space technology, law and strategic studies.

Product Details

• Author/Organisation: Report of the IDSA–Indian Pugwash Society Working Group on Space Security

• Publisher: Academic Foundation

• Publication Year: 2009

• Language: English

• Format: Hardcover

• Pages: 112

• ISBN-13: 9788171887620