Aerospace Corporation CEO Warns of 'Pearl Harbor-like' Space Attack Risk

The Aerospace Corporation's Role in Space Security

• 🛰️ The Aerospace Corporation acts as a first responder for orbital issues, often called upon to troubleshoot satellite problems.
• 🔭 Their tool, Aerotel, is a sophisticated telescope designed to track satellites and other objects in Earth's orbit.

Growing Crowding and Threats in Orbit

• 📈 The number of objects in orbit is rapidly increasing, with recent satellite launches surpassing all previous history.
• 💥 This crowding necessitates technology to prevent satellite collisions and the creation of hazardous debris.
• ⚠️ The corporation is developing technology to counter adversaries who might attempt to disable U.S. satellites.

The 'Pearl Harbor' of Space

• 🚨 The CEO of The Aerospace Corporation identifies a 'Pearl Harbor-like' event as the biggest risk to the U.S. in space.
• 💥 Such an event would involve a hostile country disabling communication and imaging satellites before an attack on Earth.
• 🛡️ The U.S. must be prepared to defend itself and win in space to deter potential adversaries.

Preparing for Space Conflict

• 🎮 This week, The Aerospace Corporation hosted Spoon Bender, a war games exercise focused on space conflict scenarios.
• 🤖 The exercise utilizes artificial intelligence to accelerate decision-making for ground personnel.