The US Space Force Tests Maneuver Warfare Capabilities in Space..
The US Space Force has successfully tested maneuver warfare capabilities in space, with the X-37B spaceplane demonstrating aerobraking maneuvers that could find applications on future operational military satellites. The test paves the way for improved space domain awareness technology experiments and enhanced surveillance of adversary's satellites. The ability to execute sustained maneuvers in space would have significant benefits in defensive and offensive combat operations.
- The development of maneuver warfare capabilities in space underscores the evolving nature of modern conflict, where the ability to navigate and dominate complex environments will be increasingly crucial.
- Can the US Space Force successfully translate its experience with aerobraking maneuvers into a broader strategy for securing American interests in space, or will it struggle to adapt to the unique challenges of this contested domain?