While satellites and other space-based capabilities support vital American infrastructure and communication functions, they also afford the United States and its allies the crucial ability to project combat power to areas of conflict and instability. DIA’s report, “Challenges to Security in Space - 2022,” notes that American efforts to ensure that the space domain remains secure, stable and accessible are under threat.
Releasing on April 12, 2022, DIA’s report details Chinese and Russian efforts to establish space forces and expand space weapons capabilities are contributing to the increased militarization of the space domain.
10 апр 2022