"War in Space presents a theory of spacepower and considers the implications of space technology on strategy and international relations. The spectre of space warfare stalks the major powers as outer space increasingly defines geopolitical and military competition. As satellites have become essential for modern warfare, strategists are asking whether the next major war will begin or be decided in outer space. Only strategic theory can explore the decisiveness and effects of war in space on grand strategy and international relations."--Publisher's website

Introduction -- Part I : Imperial traditions : space dominance -- Spacepower, empire and theory-- Commanding space : bluewater foundations -- Part II : a new vision of spacepower : the celestial coastline -- Continental insights and strategic manoeuvring -- Astroculture and geocentrism -- Part III : the influence of spacepower upon warfare -- Dispersal, concentration, and defence -- A clash of spacepowers -- Conclusion : spacepower and international relations.