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Astronauts: from envoys of mankind to combatants

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Humans in Outer Space — Interdisciplinary Perspectives

Part of the book series: Studies in Space Policy ((STUDSPACE,volume 5))

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With Europe aiming at becoming a leader in human spaceflight, the question of what impact astronauts might have on the development of space security and particularly, whether they might become involved in the weaponisation of outer space, becomes relevant. The international debate on “weaponisation” versus “peaceful uses” is the context for this analysis.83

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Remuss, NL. (2011). Astronauts: from envoys of mankind to combatants. In: Landfester, U., Remuss, NL., Schrogl, KU., Worms, JC. (eds) Humans in Outer Space — Interdisciplinary Perspectives. Studies in Space Policy, vol 5. Springer, Vienna. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-7091-0280-0_4

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