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Difference between DoD's Funding for Space and Other Programs
Matthew Goldberg and Paul Rehmus. Congressional Budget Office, 15 January 2008 (.pdf file).

Space and National Security
James A. Lewis. Center for Strategic and International Studies, November 2007 (.pdf file).

Space War and Futurehype
Nader Elhefnawy. The Space Review, 22 October 2007.

Arming the Heavens: A Preliminary Assessment of the Potential Cost and Cost-Effectiveness of Space-Based Weapons
Steven M. Kosiak. Center for Strategic and Budgetary Assessments, 2007 (.pdf file).

Cluster Architecture for Responsive Space
Gregory A. Orndorff, John D. Cosby and Bruce F. Zink. Applied Physics Laboratory, The Johns Hopkins University, 2007 (.pdf file).

Overcoming Challenges to Transformational Space Programs
Dana J. Johnson. Chapter 9 in "A Case Study of the Early History of the Global Positioning System," 2007 (.pdf file).

High-Altitude Reconnaissance Vehicle
Applied Physics Laboratory, The Johns Hopkins University, 2007 (.pdf file).

Constellation as a Sensor
Applied Physics Laboratory, The Johns Hopkins University, 2007 (.pdf file).

U.S. Nixes Arms Control in New Space Policy
Wade Boese. Arms Control Today, November 2006.

Space: America's New War Zone
Andrew Buncombe. The Independent, UK, 19 October 2006. Posted on the Global Policy Forum website.

Overcoming Challenges to Transformational Space Programs: The Global Positioning System (GPS)
Dana J. Johnson. Northrop Grumman Analysis Center, October 2006 (.pdf file).

The State of Space: From Strategic Reconnaissance to Tactical Warfighting to Possible Weaponization
Michael O'Hanlon. Testimony before the Subcommittee on Strategic Forces, Committee on Armed Services, U.S. House of Representatives, 21 June 2006 (.pdf file).

Changing the Decor in the Theater of Space Warfare
Taylor Dinerman. The Space Review, 05 June 2006.

The Myth of the Tactical Satellite
Lt. Co. Edward B. Tomme. Air and Space Power Journal, Summer 2006.

Orbital Strike Constellations: The Future of Space Supremacy and National Defense
Christopher Stone. The Space Review, 30 May 2006.

U.S. Plans Anti-Satellite Lasers
Jeff Hecht. New Scientist Space, 03 May 2006.

Space Acquisitions: DOD Needs Additional Knowledge as it Embarks on a New Approach for Transformational Satellite Communications System
Government Accountability Office, May 2006 (.pdf file).

Military Satellites 2006: International Satellite Innovation and Cooperation
Theresa Hitchens. Center for Defense Information, 18 April 2006.

Hybrid Wars and Satellite Vulnerabilities
Taylor Dinerman. The Space Review, 13 March 2006.

Military Space Systems: the Road Ahead
Matthew Hoey. The Space Review, 27 February 2006.

Space Conflict or Space Cooperation?
James Clay Moltz. Center for Nonproliferation Studies, 26 January 2006.

Space Survivability: Terms of Reference
U.S. Air Force Scientific Advisory Board, 10 January 2006 (.pdf file).

Missile Defense, the Space Relationship and the 21st Century: 2007 Report
Institute for Foreign Policy Analysis, 2006 (.pdf file).

Space Security 2006
SpaceSecurity.org, 2006 (.pdf file).

Military Space Programs: Issues Concerning DoD's SBIRS and STSS Programs
Marcia S. Smith. Congressional Research Service, 25 November 2005. Posted on the Federation of American Scientists website (.pdf file).

U.S. Deploys Warfare Unit To Jam Enemy Satellites
Bill Gertz. The Washington Times, 22 September 2005.

The Long-Term Implications of Current Plans for Investment in Major Unclassified Military Space Programs
Robie Samanta Roy and Ray Hall. Congressional Budget Office, 12 September 2005.

Questions on U.S. Plans for Space Weaponization
Center for Defense Information, 26 August 2005.

Update on U.S. Military Space Policy and Strategy
Theresa Hitchens. Center for Defense Information, 08 July 2005.

The Rods from God: Are Kinetic-Energy Weapons the Future of Space Warfare
Michael Goldfarb. Weekly Standard, 08 June 2005.

U.S. Air Force Prepares to Buy Near Space Vehicles
Jeremy Singer. The Journal of Net-Centric Warfare, 06 May 2005.

Engaging the Reluctant Superpower: Practical Measures for Ensuring Space Security
Theresa Hitchens. Presented at "Safeguarding Space Security: Prevention of an Arms Race in Outer Space", a conference sponsored by the People's Republic of China, The Russian Federation, The Simons Centre for Disarmament and Non-Proliferation Research, Canada, and The United Nations Institute for Disarmament Research at Geneva, 21-22 April 2005. Posted on the Center for Defense Information website.

Space-based Weapons: Long-Term Strategic Implications and Alternatives
David C. Hardesty. Naval War College Review, 01 April 2005. Posted on the Find Articles website.

Space Warfare Foolosophy: Should the United States be the First Country to Weaponize Space?
Ioannis Koskinas. Air & Space Power Chronicles, 05 January 2005.

The Paradigm Shift to Effects-Based Space: Near-Space as a Combat Space Effects Enabler
Lt. Col. Edward B. Tomme. Air Power Research Institute, January 2005 (.pdf file).

United States Space Policy: Challenges and Opportunities
George and Neal Lane. American Academy of Arts and Sciences, January 2005 (.pdf file).

U.S. Space Policy: Challenges and Opportunities
George Abbey and Neal Lane. American Academy of Arts and Sciences, 2005 (.pdf file).

The Physics of Space Security: A Reference Manual
David Wright, Laura Grego and Lisbeth Gronlund. American Academy of Arts and Sciences, 2005 (.pdf file).

Responsive Space and Strategic Information
Simon P. Worden and Randall R. Correll. Defense Horizons, April 2004. National Defense University (.pdf file).

Pentagon Preps for War in Space
Noah Schachtman. Wired News, 20 February 2004.

When is a Space Weapon Not a Space Weapon?
Theresa Hitchens. Center for Defense Information, 23 January 2004.

Supporting Air and Space Expeditionary Forces : Lessons from Operation Enduring Freedom
Robert S. Tripp, et. al. RAND, 2004.

Satellite Communications:  Strategic Approach Needed for DOD's Procurement of Commercial Satellite Bandwidth
General Accounting Office, December 2003.

Space Acquisitions:  Committing Prematurely to the Transformational Satellite Program Elevates Risks for Poor Cost, Schedule, and Performance Outcomes
General Accounting Office, 4 December 2003.

Developments in Military Space:  Movement Toward Space Weapons?
Theresa Hitchens. Center for Defense Information, October 2003 (.pdf file).

Gulf War II:  Air and Space Power Led the Way
Rebecca Grant. Air Force Association, September 2003.

US Space Programs:  Civilian, Military, and Commercial
Marcia S. Smith. Congressional Research Service, 22 April 2003.

The Advent of Space Weapons
Bruce DeBlois. Astropolitics, Spring 2003. Posted on the Council on Foreign Relations web site.

Strategy, Requirements, and Forces:  The Rising Imperative of Air and Space Power
John T. Correll. Air Force Association, February 2003.

Toward Fusion of Air and Space:  Surveying Developments and Assessing Choices for Small and Middle Powers
Dana Johnson and Ariel E. Levite. RAND, 2003.

The Henry L. Stimson Center - Space Assurance or Space Dominance? The Case Against Weaponizing Space
Michael Krepon and Christopher Clary. The Henry L. Stimson Center, 2003.

Mastering the Ultimate High Ground:  Next Steps in the Military Uses of Space
Benjamin S. Lambeth. RAND, 2003 (.pdf file).

The Space Industry: Supporting U.S. Supremacy
Loring Wirbel. Foreign Policy In Focus, November 2002.

Military Space Operations: Planning, Funding and Acquisition Challenges Facing Efforts to Strengthen Space Control
Report to the Secretary of Defense, U.S. General Accounting Office, September 2002.

Whither Space Power? Forging a Strategy for the New Century
Simon P. Worden and John E. Shaw. Fairchild Paper. Air University Press, September 2002.

The Transformation Trinity: A Model for Strategic Innovation and Its Application to Space Power
Maj. Bruce H. MacClintock. Air University Press, May 2002.

Space Weapons Earth Wars
Bob Preston, et. al. RAND, 2002.

Should the United States "Weaponize" Space? Military and Commercial Implicatons
Charles V. Peña and Edward L. Hudgins. Cato Policy Analysis No. 427. Cato Institute, 18 March 2002.

Strategic Appraisal: United States Air and Space Power in the 21st Century
Zalmay Khalilzad and Jeremy Shapiro. RAND, 2002.

Space Weapons Earth Wars
Bob Preston, et al. RAND, 2002.

Space Technology Guide
Office of the US Secretary of Defense, 28 March 2001. Posted on the Federation of American Scientists website.

The Military Use of Space: A Diagnostic Assessment
Barry Watts. Washington DC: Center for Strategic and Budgetary Assessments, February 2001.

Space Is Playing Field For Newest War Game
Thomas E. Ricks. Washington Post, 29 January 2001.

Employing Commercial Satellite Communications: Wideband Investment Options for DoD
Tim Bonds, Michael Mattock, Thomas Hamilton, et al. Santa Monica, CA: Rand Corporation, May 2000.

Does the United States Need Space-Based Weapons?
William L. Spacy II. USAF Air University, September 1999.

Beyond the Paths of Heaven: The Emergence of Space Power Thought
Col. Bruce M. DeBlois. Air University Press, September 1999.

The Realities of Reentry Disposal
Russell P. Patera and William H. Ailor. Center for Orbital and Reentry Debris Studies, 1998 (.pdf file).

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