USA sees China space threat growing at ‘breathtaking pace’

China is rapidly advancing its military capabilities in space to counter American satellites and enhance its ability to monitor and target forces on Earth, according to the head of the U.S. Space Command, General Stephen Whiting.

In a hearing before the Senate Armed Services Committee, Whiting highlighted China’s focus on developing advanced space weaponry, satellite meteorology, human spaceflight, and robotic space exploration.

China’s satellite fleet has grown significantly, reaching 359 systems, and there are concerns that some newly deployed satellites could function as weapons disrupting U.S. assets’ orbits.

Whiting emphasized that China’s efforts pose a substantial threat, particularly with its strategic understanding of U.S. space dependency, the Ledger-Telegram reported.

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