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SPACECOM says cislunar operations require stronger targeting and baseline capabilities

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U.S. Space Command is seeking additional capabilities to target adversaries in space while building foundational systems for future cislunar operations, including space domain awareness and satellite communications, Gen. Stephen Whiting said. The comments outline capability priorities as military activity expands beyond geostationary orbit.

Discovered 2026-09-16T12:20:30.641463-07:00 | 2026-09-16T12:20:30.641463-07:00

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  • SPACECOM’s emphasis on targeting capabilities signals continued investment in military systems designed to detect, track and counter threats in space.
  • The command identifies space domain awareness and satellite communications as baseline requirements for cislunar operations, highlighting the infrastructure needed to extend defense activity beyond near-Earth orbits.

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