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       Nasty, Brutish, and Short—The Future of Space Operations in the Absence of the Rule of Law Addressing Congestion, Contestation, and Competitiveness in the New Space Era

       Published in: NATO Legal Gazette, Issue 42, pages 53–67 (December 2021)

       Posted on RAND.org on February 15, 2022

       by Douglas C. Ligor, Bruce McClintock

       Related Topics: International Diplomacy, International Law, North Atlantic Treaty Organization, Space Exploration, Space Warfare, United States Space Force View related products Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on LinkedIn

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