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U.S. Space Force Faces Rising Threat from China

4/3/2025

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The U.S. Space Force is on high alert as Gen. Chance Saltzman warns of a looming threat from China, which is aggressively developing anti-satellite weapons. With budget constraints and outdated policies hindering its response, the U.S. risks losing its foothold in space, especially as China and Russia join forces in advancing their space capabilities.

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The U.S. Space Force is on high alert as Gen. Chance Saltzman warns of a looming threat from China, which is aggressively developing anti-satellite weapons. With budget constraints and outdated policies hindering its response, the U.S. risks losing its foothold in space, especially as China and Russia join forces in advancing their space capabilities.