War in Space
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Augmented by new chapters on cybertechnology, threats to space systems, and artificial intelligence, the 2nd Edition of this book on war in space takes a look at scenarios in which a country's vital technological capabilities could be disarmed by disruption of satellite communication or destruction of a satellite. It describes the aggressive actions that nations could take and the technologies that could be leveraged to gain power and control over assets, as well as to initiate war in the theater of outer space.
The explosion of the use of artificial intelligence in multiple applications leads to an extensive discussion of how AI can contribute to either prevent or enact war scenarios in both earth and space-based systems. In addition, the book discusses our past and present political climate, including updated information on which countries currently have the space-faring and disarming capabilities and who the aggressive players are. In addition, there is a glimpse into the challenges of establishing future space settlements - how to manage resources extracted from celestial bodies and what's required to maintain peace among nations. Finally, it addresses promising research and space technology that could be used to protect us from those interested in destroying the world's vital systems and controlling space.
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Linda Dawson is a true "rocket scientist" with Aerospace Engineering degrees from M.I.T. and George Washington University. She grew up loving all things about airplanes and outer space.
Dawson served as a NASA Aerodynamics Officer, a Mission Control Center Flight Controller in Houston, Texas. She was part of the Ascent and Entry Flight Control Teams during the first Space Shuttle missions, contributing to the development of flight rules and the orbiter's fuel budget through extensive simulations. During orbital phases, she served as an adviser on the impact of system failures on the orbiter's re-entry trajectory and configuration. From re-entry through touchdown, she was responsible for monitoring the orbiter's stability and control, advising the crew of any necessary corrective actions.
She continued her engineering career at Boeing. After Phd studies, she became a professor at the University of Washington. She continues her passion for outer space by writing about the history and science of space travel and the technology and probability of a war in space while giving talks and serving on the Space Committee for the Museum of Flight in Seattle.
Content
Life Without Satellites.- Space as the Next Theater of War International Players Involved in Space Wars.- The Environment of Space as a Theater of War.- Who Controls Space and How Legal & International Issues.- History of the Development of Space Resources Through the Space Program and the Military.- Space Systems Developments and Threats.- Satellite Technology.- Cyber Threats to Space Systems.- The Influence of Artificial Intelligence on Space Warfare.- Space Debris as a Weapon.- PREVENTING A WAR IN SPACE.- The Expansion of Human Life into Outer Space.