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In space, survival is strategy

Resilience, not dominance, will shape the next era of space competition. Space has become indispensable to modern warfare.
General Chance Saltzman’s newly released Vector 2025 is the clearest articulation yet of the U.S. Space Force’s purpose, priorities, and philosophy. It captures the seriousness of today’s contested ...
As the Space Force enters 2026 amid escalating threats from China and Russia, it faces a pivotal year as it transitions to ...
As the space sector races toward a more commercial, congested, and contested environment, 2026 will be the year small-SWaP ...