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Space War

Understand the strategic realities of space as a contested domain. This course explores the science, policy and military dimensions of space warfare, equipping professionals with essential insight into how space power shapes modern conflict and security.

Next Dates: Ongoing
Duration: 10 hours
Delivery mode: Online
Location: -

Price (AUD inc. GST): $650
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Course summary

The strategic role of space in modern warfare

In this online, self-paced course, you'll engage in a concise exploration of space war and the strategic role of the space domain in modern military activities. You will gain foundational knowledge of space science, space capabilities, and how space has evolved into a critical military domain.

Who will benefit

Designed for professionals in defence, policy or space sectors, this course equips you with essential insights into the growing significance of space in military operations and the broader implications of space conflict.

Course is suitable for

This course is suitable for professionals working in defence, security, policy, government and space-related sectors who want to better understand the strategic role of space in modern military operations.
It is also relevant for students and professionals with an interest in space security, military strategy or emerging domains of conflict.
No prior knowledge of space science or military operations is required.

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Duncan Blake

Facilitator

Duncan Blake, a former Legal Officer in the Royal Australian Air Force, now conducts research and teaching at the intersection of law, outer space and military policy.
After 22 years in the Air Force, he transitioned to the Reserves in 2017, providing legal support for operations in the Middle East and advising on space law.
He has contributed extensively to military space doctrine and policy, authored numerous articles and founded projects like the MILAMOS and Woomera Manuals.
Currently, Duncan chairs workshops on space regulation and consults on space law and strategy for a law firm in Queensland.
He continues to support the Australian Department of Defence in various tasks related to military space activities and the law, while also undertaking research on space governance topics and tracking emerging norms in the space domain.

About the course

Exploring space war through case studies

Here's what you can expect:

Each module consists of a short video explaining the basics and a list of additional materials – open access readings, podcasts and videos – that will let you get to grips with what is going on.
Modules cover the historical development of military space activities, doctrinal categories of space capabilities, real-world case studies, space power theory, and current military applications.
You'll also examine the impact of counter-space threats and space strategy’s influence on international stability

Why enrol in this course

Expert facilitation

Run by an international law and military professional specialising in space law and policy.

Build foundational knowledge without prerequisites

Accessible learning whether you are new to space studies or building on existing expertise.

Stay relevant in a rapidly developing field

Understanding of space capabilities and warfare concepts are becoming increasingly important in global defence strategy.

Key features

Focus on real-world strategic implications

Gain a strategic understanding of space as a critical military domain and examine modern counter-space threats and the contested nature of the space domain.

Strengthen professional capability

Through applied understanding of space warfare concepts and case studies.

Flexible and accessible online learning

Self-paced delivery with structured concise modules and curated multimedia learning.

Learning outcomes

Space war knowledge and strategic insight

By completing this course, you will develop a foundational understanding of space as a contested military domain. You’ll be able to analyse the evolution of military space activities, assess space capabilities and counter-space threats and apply space power concepts to understand the strategic implications of space warfare and its impact on international stability.

What you'll learn

Skills/competencies/knowledge that would be gained through this course:

Grasp the scientific concepts enabling space operations and the strategic characteristics of the space domain.
Study the evolution of military space capabilities through case studies and space power theory to understand space as a contested domain.
Describe military space capabilities using doctrinal approaches to space warfare.
Assess the relevance of key concepts to modern space warfare.
Apply foundational knowledge of space war to new contexts across various disciplines for expanded learning.