Mastering Space War: The Advanced Strategies, Technologies, and Theories Needed For Victory

by Paul Szymanski

This book is an important and timely resource for those who must consider the contours of military action in outer space. With the establishment of the US Space Force, the increasing potential for space dominance to play a crucial role in future conflicts, and a world seemingly more in flames every day, understanding how nations will fight and win space wars is essential for anyone who would be affected by the outcome. The book covers a wide range of topics, including space law, deterring strategic attacks in the space domain, wargaming space power, strategic theory for space warfare, the remote sensing revolution, anti-satellite weapons, the establishment of the United States Space Force, and the astrostrategic implications of permanent space settlements. It includes contributions from leading experts in the field, such as Michael S. Dodge, Bryant A.M. Baker, Christopher Thomas Kuklinski, Colonel Christopher R. Dinote, Colonel Ryan Sanford, LTC(R) Brad Townsend, Johnathon Martin and Brandon Bailey, Michael Unbehauen, and Dainius T. Balčytis.By reading this book, readers will gain a comprehensive understanding of the strategies, technologies, organizations, and laws that are shaping the future of space warfare. They will learn about the historical context of military operations in space, the role of space law in war, the importance of space domain awareness, the potential use of anti-satellite weapons, and the implications of permanent space settlements. This book provides valuable insights and analysis that will benefit anyone whose work or daily life relies on space or services that depend on access to space. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the future of warfare in the new environment of military outer space.

362 pages, Kindle Edition

Published November 14, 2023