Spacebased weapons challenge international norms from "summary" of Space Forces by Fred Scharmen
The development and deployment of space-based weapons present a significant challenge to the existing international norms that govern conflict and security. Traditionally, outer space has been seen as a sanctuary, free from the militarization and weaponization that characterize the Earth's surface. However, advancements in technology have made it increasingly possible to conduct military operations in space, blurring the lines between what is considered acceptable behavior in the final frontier. The use of space-based weapons has the potential to disrupt the delicate balance of power that exists on Earth. With the ability to target and destroy satellites, communication systems, and other vital infrastructure from space, countries that possess such capabilities could gain a significant strategic advantage over their adversaries. This asymmetry of power threatens to upset the status quo and could lead to an arms race in space, with potentially devastat...
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