Dual-use conundrum: Towards the weaponization of outer space?
The result's identifiers
Result code in IS VaVaI
<a href="https://www.isvavai.cz/riv?ss=detail&h=RIV%2F00216208%3A11230%2F21%3A10429095" target="_blank" >RIV/00216208:11230/21:10429095 - isvavai.cz</a>
Result on the web
<a href="https://verso.is.cuni.cz/pub/verso.fpl?fname=obd_publikace_handle&handle=UwNrlHxREZ" target="_blank" >https://verso.is.cuni.cz/pub/verso.fpl?fname=obd_publikace_handle&handle=UwNrlHxREZ</a>
DOI - Digital Object Identifier
<a href="http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.actaastro.2020.12.051" target="_blank" >10.1016/j.actaastro.2020.12.051</a>
Alternative languages
Result language
angličtina
Original language name
Dual-use conundrum: Towards the weaponization of outer space?
Original language description
The accumulating tensions between major space powers increase the likelihood of space conflict. Though outer space is widely militarized, presumably it has not been weaponized. However, the dual-use nature of space technology raises serious concerns about its utilization. The article reviews and compares chosen space systems and technology with the residual offensive capability that could be misused for malicious purposes and could be utilized as space weapons. Demonstrated space-related technology, namely space launch vehicles, small satellites, satellites as weapon platforms, information technology and active debris removal systems, have broad dual-use consequences that can eventually lead to the weaponization of outer space. Nevertheless, space conflict would most likely result in undesired proliferation of space debris with irreversible impact on space environment. The states should promote responsible behaviour concerning emerging space technology and should seek further consideration of space norms that would sustain peaceful uses of outer space.
Czech name
—
Czech description
—
Classification
Type
J<sub>imp</sub> - Article in a specialist periodical, which is included in the Web of Science database
CEP classification
—
OECD FORD branch
50601 - Political science
Result continuities
Project
—
Continuities
S - Specificky vyzkum na vysokych skolach
Others
Publication year
2021
Confidentiality
S - Úplné a pravdivé údaje o projektu nepodléhají ochraně podle zvláštních právních předpisů
Data specific for result type
Name of the periodical
Acta Astronautica
ISSN
0094-5765
e-ISSN
—
Volume of the periodical
187
Issue of the periodical within the volume
October
Country of publishing house
GB - UNITED KINGDOM
Number of pages
9
Pages from-to
397-405
UT code for WoS article
000686218700038
EID of the result in the Scopus database
2-s2.0-85109429132