U.S. Space Force STRIKES - DETECTS Invasion!
🚨 China’s Orbital Warfare Utilizing Satellite Warfare 🚨
In 2024, the US Space Force discovered five Chinese satellites engaged in satellite-on-satellite operations while circling in low Earth orbit. These exercises are what Gen. Michael Guetlein refers to as “dogfighting in space”—practicing strategies for combat in orbit. Additional dangers to the US include “nesting doll” satellites, spacecraft that shadow, and satellites equipped with grappling arms. The United States and China now have a much smaller gap in space capabilities.
Disclosing Space Combat Training in China
U.S. Space Force officials say they have seen Chinese satellites mimicking combat scenarios execute intricate orbital maneuvers. General Michael Guetlein, the commander of Space Systems Command, verified that U.S. intelligence assets saw five Chinese satellites moving in unison and under control around one another. These operations appear deliberately designed to develop tactics for potential space-based confrontations, representing a significant escalation in China’s military space capabilities.
“With our commercial assets, we have observed five different objects in space maneuvering in and out and around each other in synchrony and in control,” stated Gen. Michael Guetlein. “That’s what we call dogfighting in space. They are practicing tactics, techniques, and procedures to do on-orbit space operations from one satellite to another.”
Growing Arsenal of Space Threats
The revelation about China’s orbital combat exercises comes amid a broader context of emerging space-based threats. U.S. defense officials have identified multiple concerning technologies being developed by adversaries, including “nesting doll” satellites that can release smaller spacecraft, satellites capable of shadowing American assets, and spacecraft equipped with grappling arms that could potentially disable or capture other satellites. These capabilities represent a fundamental shift in the nature of orbital security threats.
The Chinese exercises follow Beijing’s announcement of a 7.2% increase in defense spending amid escalating tensions with the United States. This budget increase directly supports China’s expanding military space program, which has seen remarkable advancement in recent years. American officials note that the capability gap between U.S. space forces and their Chinese counterparts has narrowed significantly, creating new strategic challenges for Pentagon planners.
Concerns over the Security of International Space
The militarization of space extends beyond China’s activities. Russia has reportedly developed a nuclear weapon designed for space deployment, raising international alarm about a potential arms race in orbit. Moscow recently vetoed a United Nations resolution specifically aimed at preventing the development or deployment of nuclear weapons in space. China, notably, abstained from this vote rather than joining Russia in opposition, suggesting a calculated diplomatic approach to space militarization.
These developments highlight the fragility of international space governance frameworks. The 1967 Outer Space Treaty, which prohibits placing nuclear weapons in orbit, faces growing challenges as major powers develop technologies that exploit ambiguities in existing agreements. Military analysts warn that the absence of clear enforcement mechanisms and verification protocols creates dangerous opportunities for nations seeking military advantages in space.
