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C ollective Security in Space , Paris, 15 May 200 6

Polish Space Office. Smaller European Countries and Space Security. Jakub Ryzenko Ryzenko@onet.pl. Institute of International Relations Warsaw University & Polish Space Office. C ollective Security in Space , Paris, 15 May 200 6.

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C ollective Security in Space , Paris, 15 May 200 6

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  1. Polish Space Office Smaller European Countries and Space Security Jakub Ryzenko Ryzenko@onet.pl Institute of International Relations Warsaw University & Polish Space Office Collective Security in Space, Paris, 15May 2006

  2. Practical consequences of space security developments for smaller European countries • Policy implications

  3. Consequences of existence of: • Missile defense system • ASATs • Space-to-Earth weapons

  4. Space-related security goals • protect own territory • protect own space systems • protect ability to use space systems • deny space augmentation for enemy

  5. Missile defense • Limited increase of territory protection • Increased freedom of political maneuver • Is space component needed?

  6. ASATs • Ground combat less asymmetric

  7. ASATs • Ground combat less asymmetric • Increase of risk for own space systems • Negative economic consequences

  8. Space-to-Earth weapons • Increased risk of retaliation • Need to seek alliances with ASAT-owners

  9. Space security developments ... … should not destabilize international relations … must not weaken transatlantic relations

  10. Space surveillance Increasing of space awareness = confidence building measure and is a potential field for cooperation

  11. Knowledge about and understanding of space security issues in smaller countries is very limited. Formulation of policies will most probably be a reaction to US or European initiative.

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