우주기술과 응용 (Journal of Space Technology and Applications)

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  • Pages.165-198
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  • 2023
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  • 2799-3213(pISSN)
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  • 2765-7469(eISSN)
한국우주과학회 (The Korean Space Science Society)
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우주 쓰레기 제거기술을 활용한 우주무기 개발 개연성 고찰 및 우주기동전(Space Maneuver Warfare)의 이해

Study on the Feasibility of Space Weapon Development Utilizing Active Debris Removal Techniques and Understanding of Space Maneuver Warfare

  • 최성환 (대한민국 공군본부 우주센터)
  • 투고 : 2023.03.12
  • 심사 : 2023.04.04
  • 발행 : 2023.05.31
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초록

2021년 국제 우주감시학회(AMOS)에 발표된 논문에 따르면, 저궤도 우주공간의 우주물체 간 충돌가능성은 작동중인 위성이 아니라 발사체 상단, 폐위성 등 우주 쓰레기에 의한 충돌확률이 높고, 우주교통관제(space traffic management)를 통해 그 충돌 가능성을 줄일 것을 제안하고 있다. 이러한 배경에 최근 우주공간에 위성 등 우주물체의 급속한 증가로 우주 쓰레기(debris) 문제가 국제적인 주요 도전과제로 부각되고 있고, 이에 지난 2022년 9월 뉴욕에서 열린 유엔총회에 한국을 포함한 유엔 회원국들이 수직발사식 위성요격미사일(anti-satellite, ASAT) 실험을 실시하지 않도록 하는 결의안 채택을 통해 전세계 8개국(23년 6월 기준 13개국)이 ASAT 실험을 실시하지 않기로 했다. 또한, 우주 쓰레기를 줄이기 위한 방안이 민간 분야에서 활발히 연구되고 있는데, 이러한 우주 쓰레기 상용서비스는 필요시 군사적으로도 사용이 가능할 것으로 판단된다. 이에 우주 쓰레기 제거기술 현황, 우주위협 평가 및 궤도 상 랑데부 및 근접기동작전 사례에 대해 알아보고, 우주 강국의 우주 쓰레기 제거기술을 활용한 우주무기 개발 개연성에 대해 고찰하겠다. 그리고 미래 우주전장을 대비하기 위한 우주기동전(space maneuver warfare) 이해를 통해 새로운 우주추진체계의 개발 필요성에 대해 제언하고자 한다.

According to the studies recently published through advanced maui optical and space surveillance technologies (AMOS) Conference 2021, LEO conjunction assessment revolves around not on operating satellites but space debris such as rocket bodies and non-operational satellites, hence suggesting a solution through space traffic management. Against this backdrop, the issue of active debris removal (ADR) has emerged to the surface as an international challenge throughout the globe. In step with this, the United Nations General Assembly approved a resolution calling on nations to halt tests of direct-ascent anti-satellites, to which U.S. and twelve other nations included Republic of Korea were original signatories. ADR techniques are also actively being researched in the civil sector, and these commercial services, if successfully developed, could possibly be utilized for military use as well. As such, this paper will help readers' understanding for the current status of ADR techniques, space threat assessments, on-orbit rendezvous and proximity operations by looking at previous cases, reflecting on space-faring nations' ADR techniques and its development probability in relation to space weapons. As a conclusion, this study will propose the needs of developing space propulsion system by understanding Space Maneuver Warfare in preparation for the future space battlefield.

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과제정보

본 글은 우주산업 분야 민·군 협력 체제 강화의 필요성에 대한 공감대를 형성하기 위해 작성하였으며, 공군 우주전력 소요를 구상하거나 우주전력 소요제안서 작성 간 활용이 되고 있는 '우주기술과 응용' 저널지 발간에 감사드린다.

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