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Without that capability, the United States' dependence on space can become a liability rather than an asset should a future adversary attempt to deny the United States freedom of action therefrom. This thesis argues that the United States is currently vulnerable to attacks against its space systems and that proper steps must be taken to reduce that vulnerability. 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