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To: Gerald Walls who wrote (2376)	11/23/2000 2:20:02 AM
From: dwight martin	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 2394

Cool.

To: Gerald Walls who wrote (2376)	1/8/2001 7:54:42 AM
From: Biotech Jim	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 2394

Interesting article on the final frontier, and the corresponding space race. I suspect there is limited readership for this thread, though I feel this is the year for ORB. I now have my full position, accumulated over the past several weeks. Jim S T R A T F O R . c o m THE INTERNET SOURCE FOR GLOBAL INTELLIGENCE stratfor.com ___________________________________________________________________ 07 January 2001 THE GLOBAL INTELLIGENCE UPDATE -> FREE TODAY IN THIS NEWSLETTER AND ON OUR WEBSITE: * Escalating Space Race stratfor.com Summary The global economy's growing dependence on space technology is reigniting the debate over the military's function in space, particularly its role in denying enemies the ability to use the ultimate high ground for nefarious purposes. Stimulated by the new political leadership emerging in the United States, the escalating space race will turn the final frontier into a new battleground in the 21st century. Analysis On Jan. 11 the Commission to Assess U.S. National Security Space Management and Organization is to release its findings after more than a year of study. Established by members of Congress concerned that preparations for the space age are inadequate, the commission has the potential to forcefully and immediately impact American policy. The commission was led by Donald Rumsfeld, President-elect George W. Bush's nominee for secretary of defense, who has pledged to make the "defense of space assets" a top priority. The commission will find the new U.S. administration highly receptive to accelerating the space race with military projects and government-assisted programs for civilian purposes. The trend toward a larger international presence in space, and the associated risks that come with heavy reliance on space systems, has moved the United States closer than ever - both politically and technologically - to crossing the boundary between using space to support military operations and making space a combat zone. The incoming U.S. administration, and its unfolding world view, will run right up against this sacrosanct boundary in international relations and may even cross it, irreversibly altering the strategic landscape. ********* TO READ THE REST OF THIS ARTICLE CLICK HERE ********* stratfor.com SIGN-UP: Get the free, daily Global Intelligence Update: stratfor.com CONTACTS AND CUSTOMER SERVICES: STRATFOR.com 504 Lavaca, Suite 1100 Austin, TX 78701 Phone: 512-583-5000 Internet: stratfor.com Email: info@stratfor.com