Planetary defence systems - threat to survival?
The result's identifiers
Result code in IS VaVaI
<a href="https://www.isvavai.cz/riv?ss=detail&h=RIV%2F00216208%3A11230%2F21%3A10433846" target="_blank" >RIV/00216208:11230/21:10433846 - isvavai.cz</a>
Result on the web
<a href="https://verso.is.cuni.cz/pub/verso.fpl?fname=obd_publikace_handle&handle=wF.2.Sjw1U" target="_blank" >https://verso.is.cuni.cz/pub/verso.fpl?fname=obd_publikace_handle&handle=wF.2.Sjw1U</a>
DOI - Digital Object Identifier
<a href="http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/14751798.2021.1995979" target="_blank" >10.1080/14751798.2021.1995979</a>
Alternative languages
Result language
angličtina
Original language name
Planetary defence systems - threat to survival?
Original language description
The article explains why Weaponisation of outer space may soon be inevitable and that development of space weapons is a serious issue, especially in regard to dealing with sensitive dual-use technology. At the same time, the Earth may be threatened by incoming asteroids and comets, which may endanger humankind's existence. Hence, it is advisable to develop effective planetary defence systems. However, the article claims that discussed planetary defence technology - kinetic impactor, nuclear explosion, gravity tractor and space tug, laser, and solar collector - have far-reaching dual-use consequences with potential for their weaponisation. Thus, the article argues in favour of greater transparency and surveillance mechanisms for dual-use and arms control. Moreover, the private sector should be involved in discussion since it may be contributing to negotiation processes and can ensure secure research and development, as well as operability of sensitive planetary defence systems.
Czech name
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Czech description
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Classification
Type
J<sub>imp</sub> - Article in a specialist periodical, which is included in the Web of Science database
CEP classification
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OECD FORD branch
50601 - Political science
Result continuities
Project
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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
Defense and Security Analysis
ISSN
1475-1798
e-ISSN
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Volume of the periodical
37
Issue of the periodical within the volume
4
Country of publishing house
GB - UNITED KINGDOM
Number of pages
17
Pages from-to
492-508
UT code for WoS article
000716257200001
EID of the result in the Scopus database
2-s2.0-85118648647