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Russia, China hypersonic threats sharpen case for space-based missile defense, satellite CEO says

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Space-based systems could detect and track incoming missile threats, with interception carried out from land or space, a satellite company CEO says. The argument links concerns over Russian and Chinese hypersonic missiles to a broader role for satellites in missile-warning and defense architectures.

Discovered 2026-10-08T05:04:58.585756-07:00 | 2026-10-08T05:04:58.585756-07:00

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  • The proposal highlights a potential operational role for space-based systems in detecting and tracking missile threats, not just providing communications or observation.
  • It ties concerns about Russian and Chinese hypersonic missiles to possible interception options from either land or space, putting missile defense and satellite capabilities in the same strategic discussion.

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