US Space Force Calls for Orbital Interceptors Amid Space Competition

At the Space Foundation's 40th annual Space Symposium, Space Force Gen. Stephen N. Whiting emphasized the need for the U.S. military to develop 'orbital interceptors' to ensure space superiority and address potential conflicts in space. He highlighted that the capability to deter and fight in space is as critical now as it was during the Cold War era. Concurrently, L3Harris Technologies announced its continued partnership with the U.S. Space Force to enhance Space Domain Awareness through the MOSSAIC program, which tracks and identifies deep space objects. This contract extension reflects a commitment to modernizing ground systems that support the Space Force's mission against evolving space-based threats. Whiting's remarks and L3Harris' advancements underscore a crucial pivot towards integrating military capabilities in the increasingly contested domain of space. Both developments signal a robust focus on maintaining a competitive edge in space operations.