U.S. Training A ‘Space Mission Force’ to Operate Military Satellites in Response to Threats
Engadget
In Brief
The U.S. Air Force is expanding its satellite defense capabilities with a "Space Mission Force" to protect space-based infrastructure.
With the evolving nature of threats, somebody needs to watch out for our military satellites. While the threat of a Star Wars-like space battle isn’t exactly imminent, that isn’t stopping the U.S. from taking action. The U.S. is instituting a ‘Space Mission Force‘ to operate military satellites in response to threats.
“Adversaries have developed and fielded capabilities to disrupt and deny the space systems we operate on behalf of the United States and our allies,” writes US General John Hyten. “Consequently, [we] must organize, t
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