US Space Command Launches New Wargame Series Simulating Nuclear Threats in Space
A new US military wargame series began by simulating a nuclear weapon in orbit
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US Space Command has initiated a new series of classified wargames called Apollo Insight, aimed at simulating potential threats in space, including a nuclear detonation in orbit. The first exercise involved over 60 companies and allied nations, focusing on strategies to enhance space security and address violations of the Outer Space Treaty.
- 01Apollo Insight wargames focus on space security threats, including nuclear scenarios.
- 02The first exercise simulated a nuclear detonation in orbit, involving over 60 commercial companies.
- 03Discussions emphasized the need for domain awareness and collaboration with allied nations.
- 04Space Command plans to conduct four tabletop exercises this year.
- 05The initiative aims to leverage both military and commercial expertise for future technologies.
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US Space Command has launched a new series of classified wargames known as Apollo Insight, designed to simulate various threats in space, including a nuclear weapon detonation in orbit. General Stephen Whiting, the head of Space Command, revealed details about the initiative during a discussion at the Mitchell Institute for Aerospace Studies. The first exercise, which has already taken place, gathered over 60 commercial companies to explore the implications of a nuclear payload in orbit, a scenario that would breach the Outer Space Treaty. The wargame also included participation from allies such as Australia, Canada, New Zealand, and the United Kingdom, emphasizing the importance of domain awareness in maintaining US and allied space superiority. Space Command plans to conduct a total of four tabletop exercises this year to enhance collaborative strategies in addressing potential threats in the increasingly contested space environment.
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