An artist's rendering of the fifth geosynchronous Space Based Infrared System on orbit. (Lockheed Martin)

Report broadens conversation on space militarization and Space Force satellite defense

An artist's rendering of the fifth geosynchronous Space Based Infrared System on orbit. (Lockheed Martin) by Nathan Strout, Published by C4ISRNET, 27 February 2021 WASHINGTON — Now more than ever, American war fighters depend on space-based capabilities for their missions. In response, adversaries have developed counter space weapons meant to

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Conquering the Emptiness: A New Stage in the Militarization of Outer Space

ByAlexander Yermakov, Published in Modern Diplomacy, 15 February, 2021 In recent years, we have seen a spike in interest in space exploration: revolutionary developments in the space launch services market; new satellite services for various purposes; the introduction the first new manned spacecraft in some time; and the ambitious U.S.

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SPACECOM’s New Vision Targets Space Superiority’

Gen. James Dickinson By Theresa Hitchens, Published in Breaking Defense - 28 January, 2021 We must have fully integrated offensive and defensive operations across all of our services, as well as our partners," says Army Gen. James Dickinson, SPACECOM commander. UPDATED TO INCLUDE LINK TO THE  VISION DOCUMENT. WASHINGTON: In

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