May 1, 2021 | Air and Space Law, Article, Caitlyn Georgeson, Matthew T. Stubbs, Military, War, and Peace
By Caitlyn Georgeson and Matthew T. Stubbs Abstract Space infrastructure is now integral to both civilian life and warfare. Belligerents may find great military advantage in destroying a satellite in orbit, but this could have grave consequences for civilians on earth...
Sep 24, 2020 | Air and Space Law, Article, Captain Cort S. Thompson, Military, War, and Peace
By Captain Cort S. Thompson Abstract On March 27, 2019, India launched a direct ascent anti-satellite (ASAT) weapon, aimed at the Indian Ministry of Defense satellite Microsat-R. The kinetic-energy ASAT weapon collided with Microsat-R at an altitude of nearly 300...
Jun 1, 2018 | Air and Space Law, Military, War, and Peace, Ryan M. Esparza
By Ryan M. Esparza Abstract This article takes the position that any lingering ambiguities surrounding the militarization and weaponization of outer space should be analyzed via the joint scope of the Outer Space Treaty and the Law of Armed Conflict. This article...
