Space Warfare

“This new edition of Prof. Klein’s Space Warfare provides timeless insights linking historical strategic thinking about land, sea, and air domains with the unique conditions of space. This work should be in the library of every serious student of military space policy, doctrine, and strategy.” Scott Pace, Director, Space Policy Institute, George Washington University “Space Warfare is an important read for students, scholars, and practitioners alike. Through his thoughtful examination of maritime strategy, John Klein provides a useful framing for how to think about the strategic concepts of space warfare, while also drawing upon contemporary trends in space commerce, technological advancements, and operational examples.” Kari A. Bingen, former Deputy Under Secretary of Defense for Intelligence and Security, United States “Dr. John Klein’s updated Space Warfare is a valuable contribution to the development of space power strategy. It should be read by defense professionals confronting the intensifying astropolitical competition among world powers.” Marc Berkowitz, former Assistant Deputy Under Secretary of Defense for Space Policy, United States “John Klein’s Space Warfare remains the definitive statement on space conflict. This fully updated second edition applies Klein’s timeless concepts to the problems facing modern space professionals, resulting in one of the finest discourses on space strategy in print. Highly recommended!” Brent D. Ziarnick, Associate Professor, Johns Hopkins University “John Klein’s fully updated second edition of Space Warfare offers a wealth of thought-provoking analysis for students and policymakers. As space activity becomes more critical to international security, Klein’s book provides a valuable framework for thinking about the future.” James Clay Moltz, author of The Politics of Space Security, Crowded Orbits, and Asia’s Space Race “John Klein’s updated masterpiece is a sign of the times—from its original publication, Space Warfare has grown into a cornerstone for space professionals, including several difficult topics. I would highly recommend this to any aspiring space strategist or someone looking to deepen their understanding of modern space warfare.” Joshua Carlson, author of Spacepower Ascendant