ABSTRACT
A space strategy with historical underpinnings provides an encompassing context for investigating the nuances of military operations in space. Consequently, the intricate relationship between offensive versus defensive strategies, the methods used to contest another’s superior space capability, and the importance of strategic positions can all be readily understood. Moreover, since a maritime-inspired space strategy is inclusive of many contemporary thoughts and proves applicable as a strategic framework for space warfare, its underlying value is that it can be used to predict concerns and develop ideas that have not yet been discerned. This applicability is critical, especially when considering governmental guidance in the form of policy.
