The responsibilities of the Air Force in space include a large and growing number of functions that contribute to the defense of the United States. Space operations are important elements of a credible deterrent to armed conflict. In the near-term, should deterrence fail, space operations will help resolve a conflict on acceptable terms to the United States by providing various kinds of information and support to military forces. The Air Force regards military operations in space among its prime responsibilities and conducts these operations according to the letter and spirit of existing treaties and international law. In carrying out aerospace missions for defense of the United States, it uses space systems to perform unique, economical, and effective functions to enhance the nation's land, sea,
Space Handbook
1985
392 pages
Report
No indication
English
Military Operations, Strategy, & Tactics , International Relations , Nuclear Warfare , Space Technology , Deterrence , Space missions , Air force operations , Space warfare , Aerospace environment , Conflict , Weapons , Military operations , Treaties , Air force , International law , Space systems , United states , National security
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