Tag: space warfare
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Ground Stations Face Military Targeting Risk as Space War Doctrine Evolves
Are satellite ground stations becoming military targets? Ground stations worldwide are increasingly viewed as legitimate military targets, with recent strikes on cloud facilities and satellite ground infrastructure demonstrating a fundamental shift in modern warfare doctrine. These terrestrial assets, responsible for commanding satellites worth hundreds of billions of dollars and handling critical data flows for both…
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Russia Deploys Co-Orbital ASAT Weapons Targeting US Spy Satellites
Is Russia Now Targeting US Spy Satellites with Co-Orbital Weapons? Russia has transitioned from testing to operationally deploying co-orbital anti-satellite weapons that are actively shadowing valuable US government satellites, according to General Stephen Whiting, commander of US Space Command. The four-star general’s assessment marks a significant escalation in space-based threats, with Russia’s Nivelir program having…