US Space Force holds war game simulation exercise
The US is testing satellite resiliency to threats from China and Russia kilometers above the Earth’s surface, just weeks after Russia shot down an aging communications satellite. The computer-aided simulations include the possibility of having foes shoot down missile-tracking satellites, satellite jamming and other electronic warfare “effects,” but actual satellites are not being used. During a visit to Schriever Space Force Base in Colorado, US Deputy Secretary of Defense Kathleen Hicks witnessed the “Space Flag” space training exercise. Hosted by US forces, it was the 13th such exe...