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US Space Force Eyes 30,000 Satellites to Counter Rising Orbital Threats
The US Space Force is gearing up for a future where tens of thousands of satellites will dominate Earth's orbit, envisioning a massive expansion to 30,000 satellites by 2040 to counter growing threats from China and Russia. Can the Space Force scale fast enough to stay ahead in this high-stakes game of orbital defense?