New Space Force project aims to counter threats with orbital mothership

Serving tech enthusiasts for over 25 years.TechSpot means tech analysis and advice you can trust TL;DR: The U.S. Space Force has tapped Seattle-based Gravitics to develop something akin to an aircraft carrier – but for spacecraft instead of jets. It's a $60 million contract signed off with the goal of protecting national assets up in space from potential threats in orbit. Reports suggest that countries like Russia and China are developing advanced counter-space capabilities. These include a mix of kinetic, non-kinetic, and cyber tools designed to disable or destroy satellites. That alone sounds dangerous. But even more alarming is the fact that any explosion in space creates debris, which can cause cascading damage to other systems in orbit. Our best hope is never coming close to such a scenario. But for deterrence, the U.S. aims to maintain ready-to-launch countermeasures and backup communication and reconnaissance systems – making any attack a likely exercise in futility. That's ... Read full article.