ways an uncontrollable and even irreversible nature, and there would be an incalculable increase in the danger of war caused by the unfounded and fatal -by its consequences -attraction of a first strike in the hope of averting a counter-blow. Looking at the dire consequences of the militarization of space, we are also mindful of the fact that it is accompanied by colossal expenditures of financial, material and human resources. It is difficult to believe the allegations that the strategic defence initiative would be confined to scientific research and billions of dollars would be expended merely for scientific objectives. What then would be the meaning of the decision taken by the United States of America last year to set up a unified space command of the United States armed forces if not to add actual space weapons to their arsenals? There is also being set up a space centre for directing military activities in space and construction of a special military space arena for multiple-use space ship of the Shuttle type whose flight schedule is practically in the hands of the Pentagon. The creation of anti-satellite. forces would not have any meaning for the united States, unless there were plans of a first strike to start a nuclear war. That has been stated by American military space specialists themselves. The following is another quotation from The New York Times: BG/8 A/C.l/40/PV.B 27 (Mr. Kravets, Ukrainian SSR) "The United States is now firmly and openly moving towards a strategic military policy of the first strike." . That was written by a former Deputy of the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA), Herbert Scoville. A step like that is taken with the clear-cut objective which, with military candour, was expressed by the Deputy Secretary of the united States Air Force, 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be discussing the potential consequences of the militarization of space, specifically the risks of a first strike and the development of anti-satellite forces. It also mentions the financial and material resources being spent on this endeavor. Given the focus on military activities and the potential for conflict, it seems likely that the text is related to a category that deals with defense or national security.

**Category**
Science and technology, International relations