MITRE Corporation is publishing a series of papers aimed at the presidential transition teams, including one focused on the role of space systems in national security.
The paper suggests the next administration examine options to deter rival power from using anti-satellite weapons against U.S. spacecraft.
MITRE is a not-for-profit organization that operates several federally funded research and development centers. It operates the Center for Data-Driven Policy, which provides nonpartisan insights to inform government policy decisions.
A paper titled "Improving U.S. Space Capabilities in Integrated Deterrence" recommends that the next administration prioritize the exploration of options to deter adversaries from employing anti-satellite weapons against U.S. space assets. This suggestion comes amid growing concerns about the vulnerability of crucial space-based systems to potential attacks from rival powers.
Other Points in the paper
The U.S. relies heavily on space-based systems for military, intelligence, and economic functions. Adversaries like Russia and China are developing capabilities that threaten U.S. space assets, highlighting the need for a robust deterrence strategy.
Traditional deterrence methods may not be effective in space due to the potential for large debris fields from kinetic attacks, which could endanger all spacefaring nations. The document notes that adversaries may not share the same level of dependence on space systems as the U.S., complicating deterrence efforts.
It outlines actions for the new presidential administration to take within the first 100 days, including:
Clarifying U.S. responses to various types of attacks on space systems.
Planning budget adjustments to enhance resilience in space capabilities.
Increasing adversary perceptions of U.S. defensive capabilities through improvements and strategic messaging.
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