Can space weapons protect U.S. satellites?
• While offensively potent, space weapons don’t offer any defensive capabilities that could protect U.S. satellites. • In fact, there are many other smarter, more cost-efficient means in which to safeguard Washington’s enormously important space assets. • Whether intended for defensive purposes or not, a U.S. push for space weapons could signal to its adversaries that they, too, need to strengthen their space capabilities, potentially igniting another arms race.
