Ironworks Gaming Forum - View Single Post - US trying to claim near-earth orbit for it's own?

Indemaijinj · 06-03-2003, 06:11 PM

The problem with this is still that the borders between the military and the commercial sector are not as distinct as they should ideally be.

Industrial espionage perpetrated by US agencies are not unheard of. They might also want to consolidate their position in the space industry.

China has big space ambitions and possesses the technology and industrial capacity necessary as well as a political system that makes it very easy to assign huge resources to such "prestige projects". Also there is a very big probability that China will aim for some kind of military advantage from this.

While Europe doesn't pose any big thread military-wise they might be a great economical contender with their often extremely cheap and cost-efficient solutions. They might become an industry leader if not kept down by forces outside the market.

06-03-2003, 06:11 PM	#7
Indemaijinj Symbol of Cyric Join Date: June 15, 2002 Location: Denmark Age: 44 Posts: 1,163	The problem with this is still that the borders between the military and the commercial sector are not as distinct as they should ideally be. Industrial espionage perpetrated by US agencies are not unheard of. They might also want to consolidate their position in the space industry. China has big space ambitions and possesses the technology and industrial capacity necessary as well as a political system that makes it very easy to assign huge resources to such "prestige projects". Also there is a very big probability that China will aim for some kind of military advantage from this. While Europe doesn't pose any big thread military-wise they might be a great economical contender with their often extremely cheap and cost-efficient solutions. They might become an industry leader if not kept down by forces outside the market. __________________ The Bleak Caballero<br /><br />Proud and original member (and secret admirer) of the Pro-Mazzy movement.