Spacepower 2025: China and Russia Experiment with Radar-Evasive Satellites

A senior Space Force official warned of the growing threat of stealthy Chinese and Russian satellites at the Spacepower 2025 conference. China and Russia are experimenting with radar-evading technologies, including shaping microsatellites and using low-observable materials. The US Space Force is working with commercial firms to identify and track these increasingly stealthy satellites, highlighting the need for improved space situational awareness.