The U. S. Air Force is launching a new, sophisticated reconnaissance satellite tonight. The satellite is designed to markedly increase the warfighting capability of U. S. forces.
The U. S. is increasing dependent on satellites. American military power gets an edge over its adversaries through intelligence and communications abilities using satellites. Satellites also provide a wide range of services that strengthen the U. S. economy. The need to protect such assets will, at some point, shape U. S. space policy. Protecting satellites by giving them defensive capabilities would be expensive and add complexity to an already complex craft. Therefore, likely American policy moving forward will include support for efforts to deal with dangerous debris in orbit, as well as trying to restrict the development and deployment of anti-satellite technology.
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