Space
when was the US space force created
2019
What did the USA confirm on september 2026?
the U.S. publicly confirmed it has weapons operating in orbit
What technology helps businesses with navigation?
GPS
What happened in 1967?
What technology helps us use GPS?
orbiting satellites
What is a space arms race
when countries compete to build and deploy more military weapons and technologies in space because they are worried about each other
who is the Air Force Secretary
Troy Meink
What do businesses use satellites for
Businesses use them for communication, GPS, banking and transportation
Does the treaty ban all conventional weapons in space?
no, it doesn't ban all types of weapons in space
What could happen if GPS stopped working?
Navigation problems, delays, communication disruptions, etc
What are space weapons and what methods do they involve?
Space weapons can be used to interfere with, disable, or damage satellites. They can involve physical or non-physical methods
How is china reacting?
China opposes the idea as well as threatens there will be an arms race if the US continues.
How does space technology connect to globalization?
Satellites allow information and services to move across borders.
It prohibits nuclear weapons and other weapons of mass destruction from being placed in orbit
Explain how a conflict in space could affect ordinary consumers.
A space war could turn off everyday tech like card payments, phone maps, weather apps, and delivery tracking
What is the US space force branch under
It is under the military
how is Russia reacting?
Also criticized the U.S. announcement. They called for countries to prevent an arms race in space and wants a legally binding international agreement addressing weapons in space
Name one economic risk of space conflict.
Businesses could face higher costs and lost revenue.
Name two countries that the U.S. considers major space-security competitors.
China and Russia
Give one example of a business that could be affected by satellite disruption
Airlines, shipping companies, delivery companies, banks, telecommunications companies, etc
Explain how one satellite disruption could affect several countries.
A disruption could affect transportation, suppliers, warehouses and customers across multiple countries.
Name 2 reasons why the US has space weapons
- Protect American satellites and space systems
- Defend against possible attacks
- Respond to growing threats in space
- Prevent other countries from attacking U.S. assets
Why could a space arms race cost governments and businesses more money?
A space arms race forces governments to spend billions on high-tech weapons while risking space debris that can destroy multi-million-dollar commercial satellites and disrupt global services like GPS, banking, and communications
What is one major danger of physically destroying a satellite?
Space debris, which can threaten other satellites and spacecraft