Analysing The Compatibility Of India's Military Space Doctrine 2025 With Its Civilian Space Policy: Legal And Regulatory Challenges
- IJLLR Journal
- Jun 5
- 1 min read
Ms. Kirti Dilip Sarode, Research Scholar, Sant Gadge Baba Amravati University.
Dr. Sandeep C. Nagarale, Associate Professor, Swatantrya Senani Jawaharlal Darda College of Law, Yavatmal.
ABSTRACT
This research compares India's future Military Space Doctrine 2025 with its existing Civilian Space Policy 2023 focusing on legal and regulatory issues arising out of their intersection. While the civilian policy encourages commercialization, private sector participation, peaceful exploration of outer space, the military doctrine is all about deterrence, space situational awareness, and counterspace. The research examines the implications of dual-use technologies, regulatory loopholes, international legal obligations, and the private sector's contribution to military space missions. The research establishes the need for a National Space Security Strategy, harmonized regulations, and enhanced oversight mechanisms to do away with overlaps, comply with international treaties, and maintain India's position as a benign power in outer space. Through case studies like Mission Shakti and the planned program for a 52-satellite constellation, the research demonstrates how India can handle the complex interconnection between national security interests and international space governance norms.
Keywords: Dual-use technologies, Space governance, IN-SPACe, Military Space Doctrine 2025, Civilian Space Policy 2023, Outer Space Treaty compliance.
