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US Military Shifts Focus To Offensive Operations Beyond Earth Orbit
The United States Space Command (SPACECOM) is investigating technologies for future offensive operations in cislunar space, according to its chief scientist and technical advisor, David Denhard. This marks a significant shift in the Pentagon’s approach to space operations, with a focus on understanding and preparing for potential threats beyond Geosynchronous Earth Orbit. The development comes amid growing international interest in lunar exploration and potential resource extraction, with several nations and private companies developing capabilities to operate in cislunar space. This was first reported by Orbital Today.