Near Space Could Be Next Battleground for US, Rivals

The Chinese focus on near space became evident earlier this year when the U.S. shot down a Chinese spy balloon that traversed over several sensitive U.S. military installations. (AP)

By    |   Wednesday, 17 May 2023 07:35 AM EDT ET

Geopolitical analysts say that China is preparing for future wars to be fought at an elevation that's been largely overlooked: near space.

China has spent the last several years and untold amounts of money researching ways to use the new frontier to gain an advantage during a potential future conflict.

Marisa Herman

Marisa Herman, a Newsmax senior reporter, focuses on major and investigative stories. A University of Florida graduate, she has more than a decade of experience as a reporter for newspapers, magazines, and websites.

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Geopolitical analysts say that China is preparing for future wars to be fought at an elevation that's been largely overlooked: near space.
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