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US Boosts Space Intelligence Amid Rising Global Tensions

5/4/2025

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Amid rising tensions with China and Russia, the U.S. is ramping up space intelligence sharing with its allies. Recent near-misses between U.S. and Chinese satellites underscore the urgent need for international agreements to avert conflict and promote responsible use of outer space, as analysts warn that this frontier is increasingly becoming a battleground.

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Amid rising tensions with China and Russia, the U.S. is ramping up space intelligence sharing with its allies. Recent near-misses between U.S. and Chinese satellites underscore the urgent need for international agreements to avert conflict and promote responsible use of outer space, as analysts warn that this frontier is increasingly becoming a battleground.