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Strategic Communications Planning and Execution ▪ Resilient, Adaptable & Able to Quickly Pivot ▪ Keen Interest in Space ▪ Specialized in International Collaboration ▪ Passion for Animal Welfare

I really, really like this story from The Economist - great stuff. And let's be real: space is an exciting, but all-too-often dangerous place, not the least of which because of the very environment it presents those machines, and people, traveling through it. But that danger is rapidly becoming more than just a concern with vacuum and radiation, or even the sheer amount of satellites and debri orbiting the Earth - now we have more military-oriented threats to worry about. Yes - we've entered a new era where war in space could be a reality, as the title of this article suggests. Attacking/destroying satellites by any nation could lead to a host of other problems, with war just being one. At least people are thinking about this - the military/political type - and indeed, that's The Economist's focus. Again, it's a great read, and an important one - particularly for those who might be wondering why U.S. organizations like the U.S. Space Command and United States Space Force are necessary. NATO is also working with space defence. And these organizations not just necessary - they're critical. Oana Lungescu Dylan P. White Marie-Doha Besancenot Space Force Association Brent Kaiser

War in space is no longer science fiction

War in space is no longer science fiction

economist.com

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