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| PAX AMERICANA and the Weaponization of Space |
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A film by Denis Delestrac
France-Canada | 2009 | 90' | 55' |
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Pax Americana examines the origins and today's reality of the militarization of space.
The domination of Earth from space is a staple of science-fiction. In reality, technology now exists to weaponize space. With unprecedented access to present and former US military personnel, and insights from space-policy hawks, activists, and analysts, this elegant, shrewd, feature documentary explores a pivotal moment in world history.
The momentum behind US military doctrine is toward "Space Control" which aims to control all arenas of war from space. Yet this strategy risks reviving the arms race between major powers and invites catastrophe: the destruction of vital civilian satellites and even nuclear war.
PAX AMERICANA raises important questions: Will we bring war machines to space or enforce agreements to keep space weapons-free? Must the world accept one super-power cop on the global beat? What if it doesn't?
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