The New Crisis Jour: Space War and Space Terrorism

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It almost seems that terrorism and counter-terrorism measures trade blows continuously. As we consider the arena where this happens, we inevitable have to start thinking about this battle happening in space. After all, the idea that terrorists can attack us from the space is not that far-fetched, considering the technological advances and the increasing complexity of protecting these systems. The question is whether such attack can be stopped and whether the nations capable of stopping these attacks are willing to cooperate.

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One blogger attests that while some news gets all the attention, important side issues are slipping through the media cracks, such as France recalling it’s ambassador from the U.S.
It may feel like science fiction, but some pundits, within government and otherwise, do believe the next big threat will come from space, not Earth.
One concern is that new satellites have become smaller, cheaper and far more accessible by non-government agents.

“A ship in the Pacific Ocean carrying a high-power laser takes aim at a U.S. spy satellite, blinding its sensors and denying the United States critical eyes in the sky.”

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