How the U.S. Space Force Is Actually Used in Wars Today | WSJ

From Venezuela to Iran, the U.S. has leveraged satellites and other space capabilities to gain an advantage in warfare. Space technologies can help detect missile launches, synchronize strikes, get a clear view of the battlefield and degrade an enemy’s ability to operate. WSJ’s Shelby Holliday spoke with Gen. Chance Saltzman about the U.S. Space Force’s pivotal year, and about how the military must prepare for a future in which adversaries like China seek to threaten America’s advantage in space. Watch the interview here. Chapters: 0:00 Space warfare 1:16 How important space is to the U.S. 4:00 The future of space: U.S. vs. China 9:10 The importance of different orbits 13:10 Hiding satellites and high-altitude platforms 15:11 Why the moon is so important to space 17:09 Electronic warfare and interceptors 19:46 How AI is changing space warfare 21:55 Intercepting missiles and roles in the Iran War 26:26 Jamming satellites and satellite imagery 30:29 Training Guardians and what’s next WSJ Originals features in-depth reporting, investigations and on-the-ground journalism that uncovers the forces shaping business, politics and the world around us. #Space #War #WSJ