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China's secret weapon in the space race is already hurting us


Published on 2024-11-27 07:22:10 - Tim Hastings, N@N
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  • China is determined to be a leader in space technology and to pass the US. There's one key problem holding Americans back from defeating the Chinese -- our own government.

The article from Fox News discusses China's strategic advancements in space technology, particularly focusing on their development of a "fractional orbital bombardment system" (FOBS). This system allows China to launch hypersonic glide vehicles that can travel at high speeds and potentially evade U.S. missile defense systems by approaching from unexpected trajectories. The author, Peter Huessy, expresses concern over the U.S. underestimating this threat, noting that while the U.S. has been focused on traditional missile defense, China has been innovating in ways that could render these defenses obsolete. He highlights the need for the U.S. to adapt its defense strategies, invest in new technologies, and strengthen its space capabilities to counter this emerging threat, emphasizing that the space race has significant implications for national security.

Read the Full Fox News Article at [ https://www.foxnews.com/opinion/chinas-secret-weapon-space-race-already-hurting ]
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