The US needs ‘weapons in space,’ SPACECOM head says

Space Command Leader Calls for Space Weapons, Announces Funding for Satellite Refueling

The leader of Space Command, Gen. Stephen Whiting, highlighted major wins at the Space Symposium, such as a combined exercise in space with France, and underscored upcoming goals like developing space weapons.

U.S. wants to refuel military satellites in space. This Denver company will help them do it

Astroscale U.S. is working to make satellites last longer in space. Its first client? The U.S. military.

Space Command leader calls for space weapons, announces funding for satellite refueling

The Colorado Springs-based Space Command brings together troops from across the service branches to protect and defend the area 62 miles above the Earth. It is distinct from the Space Force, a military service branch.

The US needs ‘weapons in space,’ SPACECOM head says

The Pentagon has long been hesitant to call for or acknowledge the development of orbital weaponry.

U.S. Space Command chief calls for new capabilities for combat while emphasizing deterrence

Gen. Stephen Whiting said the Pentagon is actively pursuing cutting-edge technologies and establishing requirements for new capabilities to counter China in space The post U.S. Space Command chief calls for new capabilities for combat while emphasizing deterrence appeared first on SpaceNews.

The head of the United States Space Command, General Stephen Whiting, called for the development of space weapons at an annual symposium in Colorado on Tuesday. According to him, they are required to compete with other powers in space. The Colorado newspaper The Gazette reported this. “Combat in space requires credible and proven kinetic and non-kinetic capabilities, firepower and weapons,” the general said, adding that threats must be adequatel…