“The space industry is evolving, expanding at an extremely fast pace. As new players come on board the number of risk rises but so does the number of opportunities,” said French Ambassador Philippe Étienne.
By Theresa HitchensThough even global rivals had substantive discussions this time, “I imagine that it will start to get spicier,” an allied expert said of the next meeting of the UN group that will focus on threatening behavior by military space operators.
By Theresa Hitchens“We recognize our ASAT commitment doesn’t cover all ASAT threats, including space based ASAT systems. But we think it is important to take a first step to address the most pressing threats,” said Eric Desautels, a senior State Department official involved in negotiating international accords.
By Theresa HitchensUntil now, no US administration was willing to do anything formal, even if only making a public pledge, that would tie the military’s hands in any way regarding the use of ASATs.
By Theresa HitchensOne of the most worrisome trends reported by the Secure World Foundation and Center for Strategic and International Studies is the increase in the number of countries seeking to develop counterspace capabilities.
By Theresa HitchensWASHINGTON: The Russian military’s jamming of GPS signals and communications satellites in Ukraine is considered by the US government as essentially a routine wartime activity, according to a senior State Department official. Judging from actual real world actions during recent conflicts around the globe, Washington and Moscow appear to be on the same page with…
By Theresa HitchensThe new military accord signed by Australia, Canada, France, Germany, New Zealand, the United Kingdom and the US presages joint stance on future space norms.
By Theresa Hitchens“Kinetic destructive tests,” White House nominee for ASD Space Policy John Plumb said, “pose a long term enduring problem to all spacefaring nations, including astronauts.”
By Theresa HitchensChiding Russia for its recent ASAT test, Deputy Secretary of Defense Kathleen Hicks said that “from the Defense Department’s perspective, we would like to see all nations agree to refrain from anti-satellite weapons testing that creates debris.”
By Theresa HitchensThe US intends to support the British effort.
By Theresa Hitchens