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 by Staff Writers Moscow (Sputnik) Feb 21, 2018
US National Intelligence believes the two countries are planning to create and use such weapons to knock out any US and allied satellites that could give them the upper hand on the ground. Director of National Intelligence Daniel R. Coats has stated in his report that in the era of global space expansion, some countries, such as Russia and China are seeking to create antisatellite weapons (ASAT) to reduce the military effectiveness of US (and its allies') forces on the ground. According to the report, these weapons will reach their operational capacity within a few years. National Intelligence claims that China has already formed special military units, which began training with existing missile-based ASAT weapons. According to the report, Russia "probably" has the same system under development, with no further details on the country's antisatellite program being given. The report also elaborates the thought that some peaceful space technologies, such as satellite inspection, refueling and repair, may be allegedly used by these two countries to launch an offensive on US satellites. Source: Sputnik News
Ecosystem For Near-Earth Space Control Bethesda, MD (SPX) Feb 20, 2018 In just two months, at the 34th Space Symposium, the space community will hear about a possible game-changing discovery that may create a new paradigm for near-Earth space control. On April 18th, in the International Center, South at the Broadmoor Hotel, Dr. Marshall Kaplan, Co-Founder and CTO of Launchspace Technologies Corporation will present his patented concept entitled, "Inclination Zero - Opportunities Unlimited." Here is a brief abstract of the presentation. The discovery of a cost-effecti ... read more
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