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In view of the increasing complexity of the space environment, resilience has emerged as a pervasive concept in contemporary space security. This chapter provides an overview on the principles and practice of resilience of space systems and operations. It frames the emerging field from two distinct but complementary approaches: mission assurance and deterrence and high reliability and resilience engineering. Drawing on contemporary thinking from civilian and military perspectives, the chapter posits resilience as a distinct yet malleable notion at the intersection of space security and safety and highlights specific areas meriting further engagement for policy makers, systems analysts, and operators.
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Peldszus, R. (2019). Resilience of Space Systems: Principles and Practice. In: Handbook of Space Security. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-22786-9_87-1
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