Meet The Future: Why Space Force Matters More Than Ever

WASHINGTON — The battle for space dominance is no longer science fiction—it’s reality. At a recent National Press Club event, BPA hosted journalist Kevin Cirilli and U.S. Space Force Maj. Gen. Gregory Gagnon for a critical discussion on the growing threats from China and Russia in space.

Gagnon’s warning was clear: America cannot afford to fall behind. Beijing and Moscow are not just launching satellites; they are conducting advanced military maneuvers in orbit, practicing attack tactics that could neutralize U.S. assets. China’s People’s Liberation Army (PLA) has developed capabilities to move satellites in close formation, a technique that could be used for espionage or disabling critical infrastructure. Meanwhile, Russia is testing defensive and offensive strategies in space, demonstrating that it, too, is preparing for a potential conflict beyond Earth’s atmosphere.

These threats make the U.S. Space Force more essential than ever. The ability to protect American interests in space—ensuring secure communications, intelligence operations, and missile defense—is no longer optional. It is a national security imperative.

Conversations like the one are vital to raising awareness and ensuring policymakers, journalists, and the public understand what’s at stake. Space is the ultimate high ground, and America must defend it.

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