Space Force Too Small to Keep Pace With Threats, Military Experts Warn

The United Launch Alliance Atlas V launch of the USSF-51 mission for the U.S. Space Force in Cape Canaveral, Florida, July 30. The USSF-51 mission highlights how the U.S. Space Force has stepped up efforts to protect America's space assets, amid growing threats from countries like China and Russia. (AP)

By    |   Thursday, 19 September 2024 07:46 AM EDT ET

Threats from China and Russia to America's space infrastructure and that of its allies continue to grow.

Meanwhile, the U.S. Space Force, one of former President Donald Trump's signature achievements, is too small to counter those threats effectively, military officials and analysts contend.

John Rossomando

John Rossomando is an experienced national security and counterterrorism analyst and researcher who writes for Newsmax and has been featured in numerous publications and has been consulted by numerous U.S. government agencies.

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