The threat of the world's first war in space appears to be increasing following comments from General Chance Saltzman, the US Space Force's chief of space operations. America plans to militarize space assets in response to increasing attempts by Moscow and Beijing to weaponize "low Earth orbit." Saltzman said that America's efforts to counter China and Russia's development of space domain weapons, including reports of Russia's orbital nuclear weapons platforms, are already falling behind. The General also said catching up and passing our adversaries is critical to maintaining "space superiority" in any potential conflict.