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New reports explain why security in space is fragile

As more nations seek to explore the vast expanse of space, there is increasing competition and congestion in orbit, according to two new reports released April 14.

by Sandra Erwin April 14, 2023April 14, 2023

The growing Chinese space threat

by Erik Seedhouse February 21, 2023February 21, 2023

China sets a new national orbital launch record with launch of a Kuaizhou-1A rocket carrying the Jilin-1 Gaofen-02F satellite, Oct. 27, 2021.

Defense Intelligence Agency calls attention to China’s and Russia’s growing presence in space

by Sandra Erwin April 12, 2022January 23, 2023

Civil

The space arms race keeps accelerating, new reports warn

by Sandra Erwin April 4, 2022February 22, 2023

U.S. intelligence report: Multinational efforts needed to prevent wars in space

by Sandra Erwin March 8, 2022January 23, 2023

Visualization of a near encounter in geostationary orbit between USA 270 and Chinese satellites Shiyan-12 (01, 02).

Civil, Military, News

China’s Shijian-21 towed dead satellite to a high graveyard orbit

by Andrew Jones January 27, 2022February 22, 2023

Shijian-21 lifts off atop a Long March 3B from Xichang Satellite Launch Center, at 9:27 a.m. local time, October 24.

Civil, Launch, Military, News

An object is now orbiting alongside China’s Shijian-21 debris mitigation satellite

by Andrew Jones November 5, 2021February 22, 2023

New reports highlight Russian, Chinese advances in space weapons

by Sandra Erwin April 1, 2021January 23, 2023

New studies show growing proliferation of anti-satellite weapons

by Sandra Erwin March 30, 2020January 23, 2023

U.S. Space Force gets upgraded satellite communications jammers for ‘offensive’ operations

by Sandra Erwin February 4, 2020January 23, 2023