What Happened
US Space Force Reconsiders Orbital Missile Defense Component
The Golden Dome program’s leader has questioned the feasibility of space-based interceptors, citing concerns about affordability and the defense industry’s readiness to deliver them. A proliferated constellation of orbital, rocket-fired missiles is still being considered, but their inclusion is no longer a certainty. The US Space Force is reevaluating its priorities within the program, which may have significant implications for the defense industry. This development was first reported by Aviation Week.