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Space Force Weighs Viability of Orbiting Missile Interceptors

The Space Force is at a crossroads, weighing the viability of orbiting missile interceptors, with Gen. Michael Guetlein emphasizing that a costly space-based boost-phase intercept capability won't move forward if it's not affordable and scalable. The Department of Defense is deliberating whether to field space-based interceptors, with affordability and scalability at the forefront of the decision.