Intelligence reports allege Russia is developing an anti-satellite weapon using tiny pellets to create orbital debris clouds, targeting Elon Musk's Starlink network to disrupt its critical support for Ukrainian forces. This could escalate space militarization and risk Kessler syndrome. SpaceX is enhancing satellite resilience, while diplomacy is urged to mitigate threats.
Billionaire Jared Isaacman was confirmed as NASA's administrator in late 2025, bringing private sector expertise to advance lunar bases, Mars missions, and commercial partnerships amid budget cuts and geopolitical rivalries. His leadership aims for U.S. space dominance, but faces workforce challenges and bureaucratic hurdles. Success depends on innovative execution.
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