The Rise Of Military Powers In Space

The Space Force, the nation’s first new military branch since the Air Force was established in 1947, became one of Trump’s priorities early in his administration. Credit: U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kayla White 


Nations around the world are shoring up their defensive and offensive capabilities in space — for today's wars and tomorrow's. 

Why it matters: Using space as a warfighting domain opens up new avenues for technologically advanced nations to dominate their enemies. But it can also make those countries more vulnerable to attack in novel ways. 

 * "Space has already been weaponized by just about any definition," Todd Harrison of the Center for Strategic & International Studies told me, citing work his organization has done to quantify the problem. "The question is, 'How are we going to respond?'" 

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WNU Editor: I expect the Biden administration will continue President Trump's initiatives in space .... Biden likely to stay course on Space Force and defense investments (Space News).


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