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February 09, 2015

US Concerned by Growing Expertise of China, Russia Space Capabilities
Washington DC (Sputnik) Feb 10, 2015
Multiple countries, especially China and Russia, pose a grave threat to US space security systems with advanced technologies they have developed that can disrupt satellite communications and operations, the head of US Strategic Command (STRATCOM), Navy Admiral Cecil D. Haney, said on Friday. "US national security space systems are facing a serious growing threat," Haney said, adding that China and Russia warrant the most attention. "Both countries have acknowledged they are developing or hav ... read more

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