There are many options for military action if we're talking about space wars. These options include different strategies, doctrines, and theories. Then, we can also talk about post-conflict reactions. Space military action is complex and could even be more complicated than we imagine. This article will discuss some of the possibilities.
Theories
Space wars are an option in the future. It is therefore important to study space power theories in order understand the political underpinnings and implications of space warfare. Such theories can also help to promote command judgment and strategic thinking. These theories must be developed independently from air power theories. These theories serve to inform the public of the implications of space-based operation.
Space warfare doctrines must be based upon a thorough understanding of the space environment and the forces that are involved. They must also decide the best tactics to use in space combat. This includes "blockade" or denial to enemy space capabilities, interception of ballistic rockets, and blocking of enemy launch facility facilities. The theory should be robust enough that it can adapt to new technologies or adversaries in the space.
Doctrine
Soviet doctrine was at the heart of the debate about military spacepower in the 1980s. The Soviets used their doctrine to combat outer space warfare. The United States wanted the Soviet Union to not attack its strategic nuclear threats. To meet the threat, the United States created offensive space weapons. This prompted a debate about space control in Congress.
U.S. Space Force recently released "Spacepower," a new guiding paper. The doctrine is based upon Joint Publication 3-14 and outlines the military’s vision for space operations. It was released only weeks after the Pentagon published its Defense Space Strategy. The doctrine defines the Space Force’s central role in space operations and describes their mission as "defending our space domain".
Strategies
Unlike conflict on Earth, space wars require the use of highly sophisticated technological systems. Space weapons are highly risky and could result in the collapse of U.S. space policy. It would be catastrophic for both the United States of America and the rest of the world if we lost a space war. Military leaders are working to implement space warfare military tactics in order to avoid such a catastrophic outcome.
There are many theories and approaches to space warfighting. These methods incorporate all aspects relevant to a nation's operation and interests in a medium. Space warfare is an extension to this strategy. This strategy can be based in military, technological, or airpower theories.
Post-conflict reactions
China and the United States developed space weapons in recent years that are not kinetic but can still cause harm. Russia has co-orbital and China has direct ascend weapons. They are launched into orbit, then directed at their target. Non-kinetic space weapons are also available, including jamming devices and lasers that can disrupt satellite communications. Although they are not ideal weapons of combat, they are viable alternatives for both sides.
However, space forces must be protected against future adversaries who are expanding their space weaponry capabilities. China's counterspace arsenal is far more dangerous than Russia’s fleet of satellites. Commercial space must also be protected. If not, future conflicts will be blindly fought.