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"While the capacity to maneuver is not new as a warfighting concept, Parallax Rising 2.2 reflects how the Space Force is adjusting its operations approach based on an increasingly congested and hostile space domain." Elara Nova Partner Brook Leonard, Maj Gen (ret), USAF, discusses Parallax Rising 2.2 and the role of Dynamic Space Operations in the Joint Fight. Read more at the link below! #elaranova #elaraedge #insights #dynamicspaceoperations #DSO #SpaceForce #USSF #ParallaxRising #Pentagon #nationalsecurity #spacesecurity #spaceindustry #defenseindustry

Some context for my quote in Business Insider on China's plans to develop its power in space: Xi Jinping hosted a military ceremony in Beijing on April 19 to inaugurate several new “arms” – namely the Aerospace Force, Cyberspace Force, and the Information Support Force – to replace the old PLA Strategic Support Force (SSF), which had amalgamated the military’s cyber, space, and information warfare capabilities. The main motivation for the restructuring is to increase resources to each arm to enable them to specialize, and make them more directly accountable to central command. Reports suggested that the old SSF had an overly expansive mandate and was spread too thin. After the restructuring, the PLA’s cyber, space, and information forces will answer directly to the Central Military Commission instead of through the now-defunct SSF. It is part of an ongoing effort to modernize the PLA to prepare for conflicts in the 21st century, as China’s leadership believes elements such as space and cyber will play a bigger role, and that making them more operationally efficient is crucial to preparedness and success. China is not afraid to learn from military reforms in other countries, such as the US, and adapt to improve the PLA’s effectiveness. It is possible that the new aerospace force was inspired by the creation of the US space force under Trump. China’s last reorganization of its military regions into theaters in 2016 was also likely inspired by the combatant command system of the US military. Institutional reorganization is simply the first step; the real challenge lies ahead as personnel will need time to familiarize themselves with the new structures to be operationally effective. The party will also have to ensure that new resources allocated to these new military institutions are not squandered. The worst-case scenario for Xi would be for these newly minted forces to become mired in corruption and graft, as was the case with the rocket force that resulted in an anti-corruption purge last year

OSINT - China "Frankly, China is moving at a breathtaking speed. Since 2018, China has more than tripled their on-orbit intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance satellites," Gen. Stephen Whiting, commander of U.S. Space Command, said here on Tuesday, during a talk at the 39th Space Symposium. "And with these systems, they've built a kill web over the Pacific Ocean to find, fix, track and, yes, target United States and allied military capabilities," he added. A "kill web," in case you were wondering, is "a dynamic network that seamlessly integrates intelligence and warfare capabilities across various domains, including land, sea, air, space and cyberspace," according to the U.S. Marine Corps. https://lnkd.in/eC_Y7CCB

“Space-based systems have become an integral part of military operations, from communication to ballistic-missile detection, navigation, planning and targeting. Meanwhile, the value of the space economy rose 8% to $546 billion in 2022, according to the non-profit Space Foundation.” Working with our allies is a critical component to defense in depth in space.

Donald #Psychopath Trump's anti-China policies vainly antagonized China. Donald #Psychopath Trump must take necessary responsibility for this. If US continues to suffocate China's economy, it will eventually repeat the failure of WW2. And, Japanese businesses such as Toyota, Canon, Nippon Steel , etc. have long assisted China's evolution of manufacturing sector, which eventually enabled China's sophisticated capabilities at space development. Therefore, US should in the first place file series of lawsuits against such Japanese businesses demanding tens of trillions of dollars as reparation. Therefore, US institutions should immediately confiscate total assets of Nippon Steel ASAP. Short-sell Nippon Steel and confiscate its assets. This is the right measure that US should take.

The US civil and military space orgs got together to suss out the state of the space industrial base, and their conclusions are clear: resilience and speed are top priorities, and commercial partnerships are what will make that possible. https://lnkd.in/gm_m5qwr

Today in Asia Times, I wrote about the significant strategic shift in the mission of the United States Space Force (USSF). Responding to the evolving capabilities of China in space, the USSF is moving from merely deploying assets in orbit to developing robust architectures aimed at defending these assets in anticipation of combat attrition. General Bradley Saltzman of the USSF has emphasized the need to counter China's rapidly expanding "threat array," including sophisticated kill webs and space-based weapons systems. In addition to confronting emerging external challenges, the USSF grapples with internal complexities. Organizational challenges include consolidating fragmented space entities within the US defense establishment and personnel and cultural issues integrating officers from different military branches. Budgetary constraints, partly due to continuing resolutions keeping funding at 2021 levels, further complicate the USSF’s aims, particularly when the service is looking to invest in research, development, testing, and evaluation.

Exploring the Role of the U.S. Space Forcehttps://lnkd.in/dNnm2Pjt

🚀 United States Space Force's new mission statement: "Secure our nation's interests in, from and to space." 🌌 While it captures defence and support roles for Earth-bound military actions, Rick Tumlinson argues that it is crucial to look beyond low-Earth orbit (LEO) as well, including the #Moon. 🌔🌠 The Space Force must prepare for future space challenges, embracing both its Earth-centric duties and the vast potential of the solar system. Tumlinson calls for the U.S. to not only react to present threats but also envision and shape the future, ensuring U.S. interests in space remain safeguarded. 💪🛰️ Missing from this analysis, however, is an honest assessment of how other countries, including America's allies and #Artemis partners, may react to such overt militarisation of #lunar activities.🔫 🎖 See Rick Tumlinson, "The Space Force should safeguard US interests on the moon," in #SPACEdotcom #Lunapolitics #USA https://lnkd.in/daHD9pEQ

This is Space Force JROTC Moments of Remembrance for Military Space Sacrifices: 4 In 1999, the “Moment of Remembrance” was added at 3 pm local on Memorial Day by declaration of the President of the United States. The declaration expanded the scope of Memorial Day by asking all Americans to hold a minute of silence to remember those who died in service to the nation. This Memorial Day weekend, the Space Force JROTC enterprise would like to share some posts of military members who died in the line of duty when serving the nation’s vision in space. Please remember these individuals during your Moment of Remembrance on Monday afternoon. Major Charles Arthur "Charlie" Bassett II, USAF, (December 30, 1931 – February 28, 1966), was an electrical engineer and United States Air Force test pilot. He was selected as a NASA astronaut in 1963 and assigned to the Gemini 9 mission. He and his Gemini 9 crew-mate died when they were landing their NASA T-38 aircraft in bad weather in St. Louis. Their aircraft crashed into the McDonnell Aircraft building located beside the runway. It was where they were going to participate in two weeks of space rendezvous simulation training for their first flight above the Kármán line. (This is one international convention for the physical boundary of #space. It is placed at 62 miles above mean sea level). #WeRemember this #MemorialDay. #TelltheirStories For a meaningful recording of Taps to use during the Moment of Rememberence, consider this contribution from the U.S. Army: https://lnkd.in/eny6m6Zd The ten #SFJROTC units are managed by HQ AF Junior ROTC with United States Space Force, Space Training and Readiness Command, Space Delta 13, Detachment 2. Air Force Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps (AFJROTC) United States Space Force Space Training and Readiness Command Space Delta 13