US Space Command General: Cold War in Space Heating Up

Monday, April 07, 2025

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.

Posted by C0RI0LANUS at 09:33 PM | 8 COMMENTS | permalink

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Donald Trump is hollowing out US military and intelligence abilities. China and Russia sense an advantage. Of course things are heating up.

#1 | Posted by Zed at 2025-04-07 08:06 AM

Of course it is. Everything is a threat.

#2 | Posted by fresno500 at 2025-04-07 10:31 AM

What could go wrong

#3 | Posted by LegallyYourDead at 2025-04-07 10:17 PM

Gee, what a coincidence!

"The US Space Force announced more than $13.5 billion in launch contracts to SpaceX, United Launch Alliance, and Blue Origin for missions that will fly between fiscal years 2027 and 2032. The awards are part of the service's National Security Space Launch (NSSL) program. Under the deal, SpaceX will receive $5.9 billion to fly 28 missions, ULA $5.3 billion to launch 19 and Blue Origin $2.3 billion to conduct seven."

Felon Musk wants to cut the lower-tech US Army budget (which would be used against Russia), freeing up DOD funds so he can make another fortune for himself thru Space X military launches. Recall that Dotard Trumpf inaugurated the US Space Force during his first reign of terror. Oligarch Jeff Bezos gets a healthy slice of the pie as well thru Blue Origin.

USMC General Smedley Butler: "War is a racket [even in outer space].

Link:

www.defensenews.com

#4 | Posted by C0RI0LANUS at 2025-04-08 12:39 AM

Damn SpaceX is a bargain per space flight.

#5 | Posted by sitzkrieg at 2025-04-08 07:23 AM

We all know that there are those who desperately want a new Cold War, and that includes Russia, China, and Trump .

#6 | Posted by Hughmass at 2025-04-08 07:55 AM

"Peace" president sill stop it

#7 | Posted by hamburglar at 2025-04-08 10:03 AM

^"will" dammit

#8 | Posted by hamburglar at 2025-04-08 05:14 PM

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