About This Report iii
Summary v
Figures viii
Space Strategic Stability: Assessing US Concepts and Approaches 1
　Stability in Space: Common Terms and Propositions 2
　Current Space Architectures Create an Incentive for Countries to Attack First in Space 4
　Leveraging Foreign and Commercial Partners Is Beneficial for Stability 9
　Active Communications Channels with Adversaries Can Reduce the Likelihood of a Crisis and Alleviate Pressure to Escalate If One Occurs 13
　Developing Shared Norms for Responsible Behavior in Space Can Promote Stability in the Near Term 18
　Selectively Revealing New Capabilities Can Enhance the Credibility of US Threats and Deter Adversary Escalation 24
　Developing and Employing Reversible Options Can Be Useful to Manage Escalation Amid Crisis and Conflict 28
　Conclusions and Implications 31
Abbreviations 35
Bibliography 36