Understanding Threats to Space Systems and Space Assets - Strategic Challenges in the New Space Environment

This book explores the current space threat profile in an increasingly contested, congested, and competitive space environment.

List of contents

1. Introduction: Space as a Strategic Domain 2. Multi Actors Theatre of Warfare and Power Shifts in Outer Space 3. The Hazards of Outer Space Environment 4. Tempestuous Space Relations 5. Space Weapons and Space Hybrid Operations 6. The Military Ambiguity of Dual-Use Technology 7. On Spacepower and Beyond 8. Conclusion: (In)evitable Space Warfare and Protected Space Assets?

About the author

Jakub Pražák is a Researcher and Lecturer at the Institute of Political Studies, Faculty of Social Sciences, Charles University, Czech Republic.

Product details

• Authors: Jakub Prazak, Jakub Pražák
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 09.09.2025
• EAN: 9781032813059
• ISBN: 978-1-0-3281305-9
• No. of pages: 176
• Series: Space Power and Politics
• Subjects: Social sciences, law, business > Political science > Political science and political education; POLITICAL SCIENCE / Political Freedom, POLITICAL SCIENCE / Security (National & International), HISTORY / Military / General, POLITICAL SCIENCE / Intergovernmental Organizations, POLITICAL SCIENCE / International Relations / Diplomacy, POLITICAL SCIENCE / International Relations / General, HISTORY / Military / Strategy, International Relations, Defence strategy, planning & research, Air forces & warfare, Air forces and warfare, Military and defence strategy, Theory of warfare and military science, Theory of warfare & military science, HISTORY / Military / Aviation & Space