Geee Posted April 23, 2014 Share Posted April 23, 2014 Washington Examiner: A worrisome new memo from the Council on Foreign Relations indicates that China, without warning, is poised to knock out U.S. satellites, especially those used by the Pentagon. "The threats to U.S. space assets are significant and growing," said the "contingency planning memo" titled "Dangerous Space Incidents." It also cited Iran, North Korea, space junk and electromagnetic pulse as threats. Around since 1921 and co-founded by former President Herbert Hoover, the Council on Foreign Relations is a thoughtful group, making its warnings about an attack on U.S. satellites a real concern. As President Obama visits Asia this week, the memo suggests that he push his diplomatic team to cut deals with China and others to keep low earth orbit where most satellites fly a war-free zone. The memo said that there are several indications from China, Iran and North Korea about a coming attack. "Warning indicators would suggest that a dangerous space event is forthcoming," said the council memo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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