What does Everett Dolman claim the United States should do to ensure global security and the development of human society in the cosmos?

• A. Seize control of near-Earth space by orbiting a constellation of lasers, kinetic weapons, or both.
• B. Tell other states they can only put satellites in orbit if the United States approves their launch manifests to ensure they do not include weapons.
• C. Establish a national space coordination agency to coordinate the efforts of commercial, civil, and military space projects.
• D. He said all of these things.

Answer: (D)

Dolman argues for a comprehensive, proactive space power approach that combines deterrence, governance, and institutional coordination to keep space secure and useful for humanity. Seizing control of near-Earth space with a capable set of defenses or countermeasures creates a credible deterrent and establishes the United States as a dominant, responsible steward in the orbital commons. Requiring launch manifests to ensure satellites aren’t carrying weapons or hidden weapons capabilities is about preventing stealthy weaponization and keeping the space environment more predictable and controllable. Establishing a national space coordination agency then ties everything together, aligning military, civil, and commercial space efforts so they work toward common goals, reduce duplication, and minimize gaps in security and resilience. When you put these pieces together, you get a cohesive strategy that aims to deter threats, prevent an uncontrolled arms race, and promote orderly, innovative development of space for global security and human progress.