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US Space Command warns directed-energy and cyber weapons could disable satellite constellations

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Lt. Col. Rick Zellman, deputy commander of US Space Command, identified directed-energy weapons, cyberattacks and strikes on communications hubs as potential means of disabling large satellite constellations. His remarks underscore both the vulnerability of space-based networks and the emerging military interest in laser systems.

Discovered 2026-08-11T13:50:04.229318-07:00 | 2026-08-11T13:50:04.229318-07:00

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  • Large satellite constellations could face disruption from multiple attack vectors, including directed-energy weapons, cyber operations and attacks on ground-based communications hubs.
  • The assessment places constellation resilience and the development of laser-based capabilities at the center of evolving space-defense priorities.

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