Space Security and Global Cooperation

Ajey Lele and Gunjan Singh

Artificial satellites have been used for decades in a wide range of applications, including astronomy, atmospheric studies, education, reconnaissance, meteorology, navigation, communication and search and rescue operations. Space technologies offer significant benefits to spacefaring nations, while space-based capabilities are increasingly recognised as an important source of strategic and military advantage.

However, growing concerns about the potential weaponisation of space, particularly following China's anti-satellite (ASAT) test in January 2007, have brought space security into sharper focus within the international community.

This book is a collection of papers presented at the Space Security Conference organised by the Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses (IDSA), New Delhi, and the Centre for Defence and International Security Studies, London. It examines a broad range of issues relating to space security, emerging technologies, regional perspectives, space tourism, space law and global cooperation.

The volume brings together expert perspectives to provide a more structured understanding of the key debates and challenges surrounding space security and international cooperation.

Key Features

• Examines the growing importance of space security and global cooperation.

• Explores the applications of satellite technology in communication, navigation, meteorology and other fields.

• Discusses the strategic and military significance of space technologies.

• Examines concerns surrounding the potential weaponisation of space.

• Covers emerging space technologies and regional perspectives.

• Includes discussions on space tourism and space law.

• Features papers presented at an international Space Security Conference.

• Brings together contributions from experts in space technology, defence, international relations and space law.

Product Details

• Editors: Ajey Lele and Gunjan Singh

• Publisher: Academic Foundation

• Publication Year: 2009

• Language: English

• Format: Hardcover

• Pages: 264

• ISBN-13: 9788171887415