The U.S. Space Force has introduced a new program called Orbital Watch to share unclassified threat data with over 900 commercial space operators. Managed by Space Systems Command, the initiative is supported by U.S. Space Command, the Intelligence Community, and the Pentagon’s Space Policy office. Orbital Watch aims to provide early warnings about evolving threats in orbit, including cyberattacks, electronic warfare, and hostile satellite behavior. The program enhances collaboration between military and commercial space sectors. Officials say the goal is to help companies build more resilient systems against growing space-based threats.
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