The USSR's prudent space policy
1987; Elsevier BV; Volume: 3; Issue: 3 Linguagem: Inglês
10.1016/0265-9646(87)90072-5
ISSN1879-338X
Autores Tópico(s)Nuclear Issues and Defense
ResumoAbstract Soviet space policy has long been viewed in the West as militaristic and aimed at achieving superiority, a situation which is abetted by the secrecy in which Soviet space activities are shrouded. This article argues, however, that Soviet space policy is essentially prudent and conservative, and based on exploiting existing technology to the maximum. Whilst it has provided the USSR with an impressive space potential, it does not mean that the USSR is ahead of the USA in space. Nevertheless, in the future the USSR is likely to undertake more international cooperation and offer commercial launch services.
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