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US Prepares For Larger Chinese And Russian Space Capabilities
The US Space Force has released its 2040 vision, outlining a plan to expand and reorganize its guardians and missions in response to growing threats from China and Russia. The vision, as outlined in the Objective Force 2040 and Future Operating Environment 2040 documents, predicts a significant increase in the number of satellites in orbit, with the US potentially operating 30,000 satellites by 2024. The Space Force plans to rely on allies and artificial intelligence to meet emerging threats, and will focus on developing proliferated, resilient architectures that integrate military, commercial, and allied capabilities. This development was first reported by Defense One.