The US Space Force has raised concerns over China’s satellite maneuvers, likening them to 'dogfighting in space.' Vice Chief Michael Guetlein highlighted that they've observed five objects performing synchronized movements in low-Earth orbit, involving three experimental Chinese satellites and two unidentified ones. This practice could signify an escalation in military capabilities in space, suggesting a burgeoning arms race. Guetlein emphasized that both China and Russia are flouting agreed-upon international norms, showcasing a pattern of military aggression and advanced tactics in space operations, increasing tensions between global powers.
The Space Force is starting to see our near-peers focusing on practicing dogfighting in space with satellite-on-satellite.
They are practicing tactics, techniques, and procedures to do on-orbit space operations from one satellite to another.
If confirmed, the practice could indicate an escalation in the defensive military capabilities of world powers in orbit.
Unfortunately, our current agreements aren’t preventing adversaries from developing these capabilities.
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