Starlink Militarization and Its Impact on Global Strategic Stability
Summary
The CSIS Interpret article analyzes how Starlink's militarization by SpaceX could affect global strategic stability. It outlines two models of space stability (enabling and substitution), discusses first-strike, crisis, and arms race stability, and considers risks like accidental war, debris (Kessler syndrome), and cross-domain deterrence. It argues that Starlink's dual-use, private-sector nature complicates arms control and necessitates multi-domain governance.