China's Satellite 'Dogfighting' Moves Raise Concerns About Space Operations

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The Vice Chief of the U.S. Space Force, Gen. Michael Guetlein, mentioned that Chinese satellites have been practicing complex maneuvers, called "dogfighting," in low Earth orbit. These maneuvers involve satellites moving around each other, inspecting, and interacting in space. Guetlein said five objects were observed working together in sync. This observation took place in 2024, involving Chinese experimental satellites. The Space Force is paying close attention to such activities, as it highlights growing competition in space, especially from countries like China and Russia, which have developed similar capabilities.

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