This book aims to examine the different dimensions of India’ space programme, with special reference to military application of space. Describing important characteristics of space, it traces the emergence of space age and takes a close look at the other players in space, including European Space Agency, China, Israel, Iran North Korea, South Korea, Indonesia, Malaysia and Pakistan.

Discussing in detail the achievements of India’s in space science, it deals with the threats and vulnerabilities, the legal framework, international space law and its flaws, the legal dimensions of space and national security, and geostrategic as well as space security imperatives for India.