Good morning, #SpaceThreatsOEWG we are taking about space to Earth threats today. I can't promise a thread as comprehensive as @JessLuella_West but I'll try!
First up Dmitri Stefanovic, Russian International Affairs Council. The concept of "ultimate high ground" comes from the notion of space to Earth threats. It's the reason why nuclear weapons at prohibited in space under the OST.
Space based weapons can be part of terrestrial nuclear defense. Luckily these capabilities are limited
Satellites used for ISR are part of a "space to Earth" system. The fact that the sector is increasingly commercialised is a complicating factor
Some "soft measures" include concealment, deterrence measures. Some "hard measures" include interrupting, degrading or destroying space systems
Role of International community is important. Military power is a tool for political means. The moltipolar environment we're in doesn't make this more peaceful. The opportunity of the #spacethreatsOEWG is that nations can "hear" each other
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