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The article is not clear but this seems to be limited to US commercial space operaters and country to country colloboration happen on a different level. The mo
by throw2016 10y ago
The article is not clear but this seems to be limited to US commercial space operaters and country to country colloboration happen on a different level.
The most technologically advanced is a matter of opinion. How would they block Russia or Chinese lauches? Even India has frequent launches. This is far fetched as either could then do likewise.
It would be odd if China or Russia decided to unilaterally announce they are going to take on role as traffic cop as a 'public service'. This is a matter for global agreement and discussion and will require an international agency.
- DKnoll 10y agoIt would require an international agency for enforcement, you don't need an international agency for notification. > The most technologically advanced is a matter of opinion. How would they block Russia or Chinese lauches? Even India has frequent launches. This is far fetched as either could then do likewise. Well, Russia, China and the US all have demonstrated ASAT capabilities, used to take down their own satellites. Using this capability against satellites owned by another state however would violate the Outer Space Treaty and likely be interpreted as an act of war. To interrupt a launch? All 3 likely could as well. Cyber or physical sabotage would be a great way, even fighter aircraft could potentially be used against a spacecraft at the time of launch, as they have been demonstrated to be effective against ballistic missiles if they are nearby the launch site. Space is an arena where most nations try not to make threats or militarise in the interests of international collaboration, but I'm willing to bet there are some secret contingency plans held by the 3 superpowers you mentioned. India, probably not.