RIA – Lapse in Russia-US Space Cooperation Poses Security Risks
ASP’s Space and National Security work was featured in an RIA Novosti article.
The report noted:
“Our quick launch capability is hamstrung by present contracting rules and reliance on Russian technology. Our assets in space are at risk from attack that has already proven to be feasible. In order to secure critical aspects of our country’s military, a dependable and resilient space infrastructure is necessary,” the ASP said.
It went on to note:
“There are present capabilities right now that the United States could use. NASA already uses private companies. But the US government needs to accelerate competition between US companies in order to ensure that we have credible, strategic space access when needed,”
Read about ASP’s Space work here:
www.NationalSecurityandSpace.org
