The Chinese Communist Party’s (CCP) efforts to militarize outer space are threatening the United States’ ability to defend itself and project power, according to the U.S. Space Force’s chief of space operations.
“China has gone from zero to 60 very quickly,” said Gen. John Raymond. “They are clearly our pacing challenge.”
“Today, more so than in the past, we have to worry about protecting and defending [our] satellites.”
Raymond delivered the remarks at the Aspen Security Forum on July 20, where he said that the United States would need to lead the world in developing international norms of behavior for space….