![]() With this competency, China could easily deploy cyberattacks to degrade U.S. Not only that, but China has developed a new cyber defense infrastructure that can detect flaws in satellites thereby making it easier to hack and disrupt them. David Thompson declared China was undertaking daily radio frequency jamming and digital attacks against American satellites. In an interview with The Eurasian Times in April 2022, the U.S. Another capability of concern is China’s offensive cyberspace capabilities. military reconnaissance platforms and interfere with communications. ![]() Recent Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) reports indicate China is developing jammers designed to target U.S. space-based communications, GPS navigation and precision-guided munitions deployment. defense apparatus not only by continuing to develop, test and proliferate sophisticated space assets but also by pursuing the non-weaponization of existing space agreements.Įvidence of the threat from China achieving control of low Earth orbit (LEO) is evident in two arenas, one of which is the People’s Republic of China’s space-based capabilities.Ĭhina exhibits mastery in electronic warfare designed to deny U.S. It is a challenge that seeks to outmaneuver the U.S. global leadership in space but also to lay the groundwork for a future conflict. space superiority is already evident as China continues to aggressively seek ways to expand its space systems in what is clearly an assertive and determined effort to not only undermine U.S. But, with the emergence of China as a space power, the counterspace and warfighting capabilities of the U.S. to project power, collect intelligence and ensure security. These space-based capabilities also enable the U.S. Satellites impact all aspects of American day-to-day life whether it be transport, power, banking systems, communications, simply watching breaking news and, of course, security. The recent Chinese spy balloon scare has attracted the attention of a bipartisan coalition in Congress, which is concerned about just how robust China’s satellite and intelligence operations are. Erik Seedhouse, Ph.D., is an astronaut instructor and associate professor of space operations at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University.
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