A new US military wargame series began by simulating a nuclear weapon in orbit
Summary
The US Space Command has started a new series of secret wargames called Apollo Insight, involving commercial companies and allies. The first exercise simulated a nuclear weapon detonating in orbit, a scenario that would break international rules and harm many satellites.Key Facts
- The US Space Command runs military operations in space, separate from the Space Force that supports it.
- Apollo Insight wargames mix military and commercial expertise to address space threats.
- The first exercise involved over 60 companies and allies from Australia, Canada, New Zealand, and the UK.
- The scenario involved a nuclear explosion in low-Earth orbit, which would damage thousands of satellites and disrupt communications.
- Placing nuclear weapons in orbit is banned by the Outer Space Treaty.
- US officials believe Russia might be preparing conventional anti-satellite weapons and have launched satellites near US spy satellites.
- Three more Apollo Insight wargames will happen this year, focusing on space maneuvering, satellite networks, and missile defense.
- The Pentagon is increasingly relying on commercial technology and partnerships for modern military space operations.
Read the Full Article
This is a fact-based summary from The Actual News. Click below to read the complete story directly from the original source.