Ebook: War in heaven: the arms race in outer space

A brief history of outer space -- The peaceful potential of outer space -- Missile defense : the prelude to space-based weapons -- The weaponization of outer space -- Alternatives to weapons in outer space -- Appendix 1: some basic information about outer space and outer space weapons -- Appendix 2: Treaty on principles governing the activities of states in the exploration and use of outer space, including the moon and other celestial bodies (the Outer Space Treaty of 1967).