The odd duality of militarization and concomitant commercialization of space

Space Technologies

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Justice comes in many forms. Sometimes it comes in the form of a bomb inside a scooter in Moscow to kill the Russian general responsible for unleashing chemical weapons in the Ukraine war. Sometimes it comes in the form of formal charges against individuals that illegally export sensitive technology that winds up in drones that kill Americans. Regardless of how it’s delivered, it is a sweet sight.

Boeing’s Starliner crew’s extended-stay vacation in space has been extended yet again as their retrieval has been delayed until at least March. Trump’s pick to lead NASA feels confident that it’s just a matter of time before space is truly militarized with military forces physically operating in space. And the Space Force (and SpaceCom) are increasingly relying on commercial space companies to assist in numerous roles including intelligence, earth observation, space situational awareness, and more.

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