Threat of War in Space Rises as U.S. General Outlines Plans to “Militarize” Low Earth Orbit

From support to ‘warfighting’: Space Force releases first ‘capstone’ operations doctrine

"Space is a warfighting domain, not a collection of supporting activities. In conflict, space will be a contested environment. We are the military Service dedicated to fighting in it," Space Force chief Gen. Chance Saltzman writes in a forward to the new Space Force Doctrine Document 1.

US seeks ideas for Golden Dome's missile interceptors in space

By Mike Stone

Threat of War in Space Rises as U.S. General Outlines Plans to “Militarize” Low Earth Orbit

The threat of the world’s first war in space appears to be rising following comments from General Chance Saltzman, the United States Space Force’s chief of space operations, regarding American plans to militarize space assets in response to increasing attempts by adversary nations to weaponize low Earth orbit. During a presentation at the Air & Space Forces Association Warfare Symposium last month, Saltzman said that America’s efforts to counter…

US Satellites Risk Attack in a War With China, Space Chief Says

Beijing’s ambitions in space pose “an incredible threat,” targeting satellites as first to be shot down in any conflict between the US and China, the head of the US Space Force warned Thursday.

Intelsat secures USSF contract to provide Maritime satellite connectivity – SatNews

Intelsat has been awarded a U.S. Space Force (USSF) contract to provide commercial satellite communications bandwidth, equipment and services to the U.S. Defense Department (DoD) for global maritime coverage. The 12-month task order is part of the proliferated Low Earth Orbit (pLEO), 10-year, indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contract vehicle, established in 2023 to allow the DoD streamlined access to the growing number of Low Eart…

U.S. Space Force Commander General Chance Saltzman warned on Thursday (April 3) that China's expansionist ambitions in space pose a "huge threat" and that the U.S. satellite system may become the first target of attack in the event of a conflict between China and the United States. The United States should adjust its policies to respond to the threat. Saltzman pointed out that China regards space as a strategic pillar for realizing its "Chinese …