Space Power Theory a Rising Star

By Jusell, Judson J.

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Title:	Space Power Theory a Rising Star
Author:	Jusell, Judson J.
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Language:	English
Subject:	Government publications, Legislation., Government Printing Office (U.S.)
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Excerpt
Preface: There is an excitement about military activities in space today and the future. It’s as if a whole new door of opportunity has opened in recent years. Hollywood is not short on films that dramatize the potential importance of space forces. There is even serious debate within the US military regarding the advantages and disadvantages of a separate branch of service- the US Space Force. And yet, amid all this enthusiasm, we as a nation have failed to establish the foundational, theoretical ideas regarding the significance and use of space power that would serve as a basis for such enthusiasm and justification for reorganizing America’s space forces. It seems that the body of military thought on space power lacks a Douhet, Trenchard, Mitchell, Boyd or Warden to articulate the importance, nature and best use of space power.

Table of Contents
Contents Page DISCLAIMER................................................................................................................ ii LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS........................................................................................... v LIST OF TABLES......................................................................................................... vi PREFACE..................................................................................................................... vii ABSTRACT ................................................................................................................... x INTRODUCTION .......................................................................................................... 1 MILITARY THEORY .................................................................................................... 3 CURRENT SPACE POWER THEORY.......................................................................... 7 Definitions of Space Power....................................................................................... 7 Explanations of Space Power .................................................................................... 9 Predictions of Space Power..................................................................................... 18 ANALYSIS OF CURRENT SPACE POWER THEORY.............................................. 23 Definitions of Space Power..................................................................................... 23 Explanations of Space Power .................................................................................. 27 Predictions of Space Power..................................................................................... 31 Lack of Comprehensive Theories of Space Power................................................... 33 Recommendations................................................................................................... 35 CONCLUSION............................................................................................................. 38 APPENDIX A: ACSC FIVE RECTANGLE MODEL................................................... 41 APPENDIX B: ATTRIBUTES OF SPACE POWER .................................................... 42 APPENDIX C: THE GRAVITY WELL THEORY....................................................... 45 APPENDIX D: SEA POWER ANALOGIES FOR SPACE POWER ............................ 49 APPENDIX E: LUPTON’S FOUR SCHOOLS OF THOUGHT ................................... 51