How China and Russia are vying to disrupt US military edge in outer space
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Russia and China are developing abilities to counter the US in the space sector. The weaponization of outer space has emerged as a concern for mankind. The launch of a satellite into the Low Earth Orbit by China last week has turned the spotlight on a race that is developing in outer space between different countries. War is not just fought on Earth but has now expanded to cyberspace and outer space. This was demonstrated by Russia during its invasion of Ukraine. A cyber-attack crippled the defense forces in Kyiv and other European capitals that were dependent on a communication satellite. Countries with capabilities of counter-offensive capabilities are focusing on disabling communication satellites and using anti-satellite weapons to bring down enemy satellites. The US has over 5000 operational satellites orbiting space, while China has 628 and Russia has fewer than 200 satellites. Russia is focusing on developing its electronic warfare abilities and China is focusing on countering the US on various fronts. There are concerns about the development of nuclear space assets and the need for countries to renew their pledges to not use outer space for non-peaceful purposes.

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