Yes, I believe that space should belong to the countries that are capable of getting into orbit as it is right now. Having said that, I believe that a space force is necessary to protect our interests that are orbiting. Seems that Russia is or has developed a satellite with probable laser capabilities. This type of weapon could bring the US and our allies to their knees. We need to stay ahead or on par with other countries..........no matter who the president is. I know if this was an Obama plan the left and the media for the most partIf this really is a serious question...Quick question.......................if we start up a Space Force, will they have jurisdiction in space over other countries? Because other countries can stop us from overflights of their countries, I'm just wondering if the same thing goes for space?
No one has jurisdiction beyond 100 km by the furthest definition of airspace. While there is no actual agreement or international standard in where airspace ends and space begins, 100 km is the largest distance that anyone has claimed. It is already clear that no one has jurisdiction over specific regions of space considering that existing satellites from virtually every major nation exist over every other nation. It is worth noting that space based weapons platforms ARE currently illegal under international laws for good reason.
So, in your opinion, only those countries who are capable of making it 100 km into space should be allowed control of space? If that is the case, then only a few countries would be able to compete for it.
And yes, it is a serious question, because if countries control the airspace above them, why can't they also have claim to the space above that?
Star Trek already answered that one with Quadrants in, Space, and Deep Space 9 ... claim and hold your quadrant, grant permission to enter a quadrant ..
countries ? how many have the smarts and the money for sophisticated space programs ?
Star Trek is fantasy, not international law. And, do you think that space should only belong to the countries that are capable of getting into orbit?
would be all in favor of this.