Space Force!: A Quirky and Opinionated Look at America's Newest Military Service
The United States Space Force has a noble mission—to protect America, to support our allies, and to support our nation’s interest as we, along with  other nations, move out into the little patch of the universe that is our home system.

The desire to establish a US Space Force has been around for decades, in both science fiction and in the minds of people who attempt to seriously consider what our nation needs in order to deter future wars (and if necessary, to fight and win them). As an institution, the US Space Force has gotten off to a shaky start; however, prolific space writer Taylor Dinerman has great confidence that someday soon, it will find the right leadership and eventually be emancipated from the Department of the Air Force. At that point, the institution can begin to truly serve the great cause of creating a spacefaring civilization—as it was always meant to.
1138725482
Space Force!: A Quirky and Opinionated Look at America's Newest Military Service
The United States Space Force has a noble mission—to protect America, to support our allies, and to support our nation’s interest as we, along with  other nations, move out into the little patch of the universe that is our home system.

The desire to establish a US Space Force has been around for decades, in both science fiction and in the minds of people who attempt to seriously consider what our nation needs in order to deter future wars (and if necessary, to fight and win them). As an institution, the US Space Force has gotten off to a shaky start; however, prolific space writer Taylor Dinerman has great confidence that someday soon, it will find the right leadership and eventually be emancipated from the Department of the Air Force. At that point, the institution can begin to truly serve the great cause of creating a spacefaring civilization—as it was always meant to.
28.99 In Stock
Space Force!: A Quirky and Opinionated Look at America's Newest Military Service

Space Force!: A Quirky and Opinionated Look at America's Newest Military Service

by Taylor Dinerman
Space Force!: A Quirky and Opinionated Look at America's Newest Military Service

Space Force!: A Quirky and Opinionated Look at America's Newest Military Service

by Taylor Dinerman

Hardcover

$28.99 
  • SHIP THIS ITEM
    In stock. Ships in 2-4 days.
  • PICK UP IN STORE

    Your local store may have stock of this item.

Related collections and offers


Overview

The United States Space Force has a noble mission—to protect America, to support our allies, and to support our nation’s interest as we, along with  other nations, move out into the little patch of the universe that is our home system.

The desire to establish a US Space Force has been around for decades, in both science fiction and in the minds of people who attempt to seriously consider what our nation needs in order to deter future wars (and if necessary, to fight and win them). As an institution, the US Space Force has gotten off to a shaky start; however, prolific space writer Taylor Dinerman has great confidence that someday soon, it will find the right leadership and eventually be emancipated from the Department of the Air Force. At that point, the institution can begin to truly serve the great cause of creating a spacefaring civilization—as it was always meant to.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781682619834
Publisher: Permuted Press
Publication date: 09/14/2021
Pages: 208
Product dimensions: 6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.70(d)

About the Author

Taylor Dinerman is a senior editor at the Gatestone Institute in New York. He is also a well-known and respected space writer regarding military and civilian space activities. From 1999 through 2003, Dinerman ran SpaceEquity.com. Taylor Dinerman has now been writing for a variety of publications, including Ad Astra, The Wall Street Journal, the National Review, and The American Spectator. He was a weekly contributor for Jeff Foust’s Space Review. Dinerman’s articles on a wide range of important space topics can be read at www.thespacereview.com. He is the author of Space Sciences for Students and is a part-time consultant for the US Defense Department.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments 7

Preface 9

Introduction 11

Notes on Space 19

Part 1 Shaping the Force

Chapter 1 Thanks, Senator 25

Chapter 2 A History of US Military Space 42

Chapter 3 Leadership and Personnel: The Greatest Challenge 71

Part 2 Force Missions

Chapter 4 Space Communications: Keeping Everything Connected 89

Chapter 5 GPS and Its Enemies 96

Chapter 6 Spy Stuff 106

Chapter 7 Missile Defense 115

Chapter 8 The Space Guard: Coasties in the Solar System 125

Part 3 Others

Chapter 9 China and Russia 137

Chapter 10 Asymmetric and Low-Intensity Warfare in Space 149

Chapter 11 Playing Nice with Others: Friends and Allies 172

Part 4 The Future

Chapter 12 War, Astropolitics, and US Spacepower 193

Endnotes 205

From the B&N Reads Blog

Customer Reviews