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Understanding Threats to Space Systems and Space Assets Strategic Challenges in The New Space Environment

By Jakub Pražák Copyright 2026
190 Pages
by Routledge

190 Pages
by Routledge

This book explores the current space threat profile in an increasingly contested, congested, and competitive space environment. This work looks at the conflictual nature of space relations and highlights various issues resulting from great‑power competition in the space domain. This book recognizes non‑state entities’ increased engagement in this domain, including their different roles, and... Read more

1. Introduction: Space as a Strategic Domain  2. Multi Actors Theatre of Warfare and Power Shifts in Outer Space  3. The Hazards of Outer Space Environment  4. Tempestuous Space Relations  5. Space Weapons and Space Hybrid Operations  6. The Military Ambiguity of Dual-Use Technology  7. On Spacepower and Beyond  8. Conclusion: (In)evitable Space Warfare and Protected Space Assets?

Biography

Jakub Pražák is a Researcher and Lecturer at the Institute of Political Studies, Faculty of Social Sciences, Charles University, Czech Republic.