SWF PREPRINT The Prospects of Brazil’s Strategy Towards the Pledge on Non-Destructive DA-ASAT Missile Tests
| Author's name: Bruno Martini |
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Keywords: Outer space security, Brazil space strategy, non-destructive DA-ASAT tests, anti-satellite weapons, orbital debris mitigation, kinetic ASAT capabilities, space sustainability, United Nations General Assembly Resolution 77/41, international space norms, space debris hazards, soft power in space policy, direct-ascent missile testing, space situational awareness, Brazilian Space Agency (AEB), Prevention of an Arms Race in Outer Space (PAROS), space diplomacy, multilateral space cooperation, space operations resilience, peaceful uses of outer space, space industry leadership.
Abstract: This paper examines Brazil’s strategy towards the United Nations' pledge on non-destructive direct-ascent anti-satellite (DA-ASAT) missile tests, emphasizing its alignment with global space sustainability norms. The study highlights Brazil’s commitment to peaceful space activities and explores the strategic, environmental, and diplomatic implications of destructive ASAT testing, including debris generation and risks to orbital operations. The paper argues that Brazil’s adherence to the pledge enhances its leadership in international space diplomacy while advancing its soft power and advocacy for responsible behavior in outer space. This analysis underscores Brazil’s potential to shape global norms for space security and long-term sustainability.}
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