Space Force mulling nuclear protection for missile-tracking satellites

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Space Force mulling nuclear protection for missile-tracking satellites

The Space Force has launched a study to consider what capabilities to host on future satellites that detect and track advanced, high-speed weapons.Col. Rob Davis, who oversees space sensing acquisition efforts for the service, said Thursday that as part of that work, the Space Force is weighing the right approach for ensuring such spacecraft can survive a nuclear threat.“We’re currently working with the Space Warfighting Analysis Center, the SWA…