A bipartisan bill introduced in the House this week seeks to designate U.S. space systems as critical infrastructure, granting them protection under the Department of Homeland Security. The Space Infrastructure Act, co-sponsored by Rep. Salud Carbajal (D-CA) and led by Rep. Ken Calvert (R-CA), argues that space assets are vital to national security and the economy. If passed, the legislation would make space the 17th critical infrastructure sector, alongside energy and transportation. Supporters believe bipartisan backing increases its chances of success, despite past legislative hurdles. The bill reflects growing concerns over the vulnerability of space systems to cyber and physical threats.
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