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 * Contention One: Inherency Real**


 * No Commercial Space Launch Agreement now – export issues are blocking it**
 * Johnson**, Indian Express Columnist, **2010** (T.A., “No pact likely on US commercial satellite launch by ISRO”, Indian Express, accessed: 6/22/11, [], CQ)

Bangalore : __With the US still …__ anything,” ISRO spokesperson S Satish said.


 * Contention _: Space Industry**


 * U.S. Launch industry is tanking in the status quo – no revenue**
 * S.I.A. 11** (Industry group, “State of the Satellite Industry Report”, [], 6/20/10, accessed 6/20/11) JER

The 2011 State of the Satellite … data is updated in August 2011.


 * And, launch prices make the current Industrial base unsustainable**
 * Hill, 2010** (Jeffery, Satellite News, Interviewing Phillip Spector, Intelsat’s Executive Vice President, “Intelsat's Spector: CSIS Findings Crucial to Fix U.S. Commercial Launch Options”, Satellite News, August 4th, Lexis, CQ)

Satellite News: __Do you agree …__ realistic as commercial launch options.


 * And, Other Countries are outpacing the US Space Industry – developing international ties is key**
 * Hill, 2010** (Jeffery, Satellite News, “Futron Index Shows U.S. Space Competitiveness Lead Diminishing”, Satellite News, July 21st, Lexis, CQ)

__While the United States remains …__ 22 percent and Europe with 18 percent.

** Berteau et al **, April 30, 20 ** 10 ( ** CENTER FOR STRATEGIC & INTERNATIONAL STUDIES, “National Security and the Commercial Space Sector Initial Analysis and Evaluation of Options for Improving Commercial Access to Space”, A Report of the CSIS Defense-Industrial Initiatives Group, David J. Berteau is Senior Adviser and Director of the CSIS Defense-Industrial Initiatives Group. Gregory Kiley is a Senior Associate at CSIS, focusing on national security and economics. Guy Ben-Ari is Deputy Director and Fellow with the Defense-Industrial Initiatives Group at CSIS. Brian Green is the director of strategic force assessments at Systems Planning and Analysis. Joshua Hartman is a Senior Fellow with the CSIS Technology and Public Policy Program. Gary Powell is a Senior Associate with the Defense-Industrial Initiatives Group at CSIS. Stephanie Sanok is a Senior Fellow at CSIS, working on acquisition reform, export controls, and a variety of international security projects. Tara Callahan is the Project Manager of the CSIS Defense-Industrial Initiatives Group. Lindsey Ohmit is a Research Intern with the Defense-Industrial Initiatives Group at CSIS. Thomas Patterson is a Research Associate with the Defense-Industrial Initiatives Group at the Center for Strategic and International Studies. Gregory Sanders is a research associate with the Defense-Industrial Initiatives Group at CSIS. (OTT))
 * The US Space Industry is reliant on Launch Services – Pricing overhaul is necessary**

__The United States relies more … and third tier industrial base.__

** Berteau et al **, April 30, 20 ** 10 ( ** CENTER FOR STRATEGIC & INTERNATIONAL STUDIES, “National Security and the Commercial Space Sector Initial Analysis and Evaluation of Options for Improving Commercial Access to Space”, A Report of the CSIS Defense-Industrial Initiatives Group, David J. Berteau is Senior Adviser and Director of the CSIS Defense-Industrial Initiatives Group. Gregory Kiley is a Senior Associate at CSIS, focusing on national security and economics. Guy Ben-Ari is Deputy Director and Fellow with the Defense-Industrial Initiatives Group at CSIS. Brian Green is the director of strategic force assessments at Systems Planning and Analysis. Joshua Hartman is a Senior Fellow with the CSIS Technology and Public Policy Program. Gary Powell is a Senior Associate with the Defense-Industrial Initiatives Group at CSIS. Stephanie Sanok is a Senior Fellow at CSIS, working on acquisition reform, export controls, and a variety of international security projects. Tara Callahan is the Project Manager of the CSIS Defense-Industrial Initiatives Group. Lindsey Ohmit is a Research Intern with the Defense-Industrial Initiatives Group at CSIS. Thomas Patterson is a Research Associate with the Defense-Industrial Initiatives Group at the Center for Strategic and International Studies. Gregory Sanders is a research associate with the Defense-Industrial Initiatives Group at CSIS. (OTT))
 * Pricing is the key factor – New domestic launches aren’t viable**

__One key reason for the …__ to the commercial satellite market.


 * International Cooperation is critical to shore up the space industrial base – India can assure launch access and reduce pressure on domestic launch capabilities**
 * Berteau et. al, 2010** (David, Senior Adviser and Director of the CSIS Defense-Industrial Initiatives Group; Gregory Kiley, Senior Associate at CSIS focusing on national security and economics; Guy Ben-Ari, Deputy Director and Fellow with the Defense-Industrial Initiatives Group at CSIS; Brian Green, director of strategic force assessments at Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc.; Joshua Hartman, Senior Fellow with the CSIS Technology and Public Policy Program; Gary Powell, Senior Associate with the Defense-Industrial Initiatives Group at CSIS; Stephanie Sanok, Senior Fellow at CSIS, working on acquisition reform, export controls, and a variety of international security projects; Tara Callahan, Project Manager of the CSIS Defense-Industrial Initiatives Group; Lindsey Ohmit, Research Intern with the Defense-Industrial Initiatives Group at CSIS; Thomas Patterson, Research Associate with the Defense-Industrial Initiatives Group at the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS); Gregory Sanders, research associate with the Defense-Industrial Initiatives Group at CSIS; “National Security and the Commercial Space Sector”, CSIS Draft for Comment, April 30th, [])

__Multinational alliances and globalization across … -made disasters affecting U.S. launch sites__.


 * Aerospace competiveness is key to hegemony**
 * Walker et al, 2002 ** (Robert, Chair of the Commission on the Future of the United States Aerospace Industry Commissioners, “Final Report of the Commission on the Future of the United States Aerospace Industry Commissioners”, November, [])

Defending our nation against its … __ the ____ world’s preeminent military power __.


 * US leadership solves all other impacts – collapse of primacy results in nuclear war**
 * Thayer, 2006** (Bradley A., Assistant Professor of Political Science at the University of Minnesota, Duluth, The National Interest, November -December, “In Defense of Primacy”, lexis)

A remarkable fact about international … of solving the world's ills.


 * Contention _: China**

** China is set to overtake the US in the space race but India is close behind ** ** W ** all ** S ** treet ** J ** ournal **, ** 9/28/ ** 2010 ** (Jeremy Page, staff writer, [] EL)

China appears to be pulling … unmanned base there in 10 years.

** China is looking to develop space weapons and surpass the US - The only way to stop it is through cooperation with other nations ** ** Space News 08 ** (Becky Iannotta, Space News Staff Writer **, ** 08/16/08 [] EL)

WASHINGTON — The Shenzhou 7 mission and … aspect of people's everyday lives."


 * The US needs India to balance China- allies and Indian support of Washington**
 * Blumenthal, 2006** Dan (is a current commissioner and former vice chairman of the U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission, where he directs efforts to monitor, investigate, and provide recommendations on the national security implications of the economic relationship between the two countries.), " WILL INDIA BE A BETTER STRATEGIC PARTNER THAN CHINA?", Sep 03, 2006. []. 6/22/11.JD

But the relationship did not … __that China will not predominate__.


 * Further Cooperation with India is necessary to balance China – they are on the fence now**
 * Zongyi, 2008** Liu Zongyi, (research fellow of Center for South Asian Studies, Shanghai Institues for International Studies), " China-India-US Relationship: Where Will It Go?", 2008( copywrite date), []. 6/21/11. JD

__It is undeniable that the …__ is not welcomed by the US.

** Chinese space superiority would hurt US power project and capabilities which are key to stop a Taiwan conflict ** ** Smith 2006 ** (Steven A. Smith, 2/16/2006 Lt Col, USAF, “CHINESE SPACE SUPERIORITY? CHINA’S MILITARY SPACE CAPABILITIES AND THE IMPACT OF THEIR USE IN A TAIWAN CONFLICT” [])

Given the Chinese space systems … enabled by Chinese space systems.


 * War with China causes extinction**
 * Straits Times** 6-25- **2000**

__THE high-intensity scenario postulates a … see the destruction of civilisation__.


 * Contention _: Solvency**


 * Plan Text: The United States federal government should sign the Commercial Space Launch Agreement with the Government of India.**


 * CSLA is key to Indian access to the commercial space launch market**
 * Mohanty**, CEO of Earth2Orbit, Indian Space Industry, **6/2** /2011 (Susmita, “India should capture at least one-fifth of the world satellite manufacturing and launch market”, Interview with Geospatial Today, [], accessed: 6/22/2011, CQ)

WHAT IS THE POTENTIAL FOR … __to the international space marketplace.__


 * Launch agreement necessary to actual space cooperation between the US and India**
 * O’Donnell**, MA Honours (first class) in international relations and Middle East studies from the University of St Andrews, **5/11/2011** (Frank, “India's Space Ascent Gains New Boost”, Geopolitical Monitor, [], accessed: 6/22/11, CQ)

__Indo-American space collaboration will … of space cooperation efforts widen.__


 * And, the CSLA is critical to foster broad cooperation between India and the US**
 * Brown, 09** Peter (is a Maine-based freelance writer who has specialized in satellite technology for more than two decades. He is a former senior multimedia editor for “Via Satellite” magazine; has written about the role of satellites in major disasters for “Disaster Medicine and Public Health Preparedness”, a journal of the American Medical Association, among other publications. His coverage of Asian-related satellite developments has appeared in “Asia Times Online” as well as “Japan Security Watch), "India and US build stronger ties in space", August 7,2009, []. 6/22/11.JD

According to Rajagopalan, __even with …__ to the USML affecting China.

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