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Satellites that fire lasers from Space or that capture enemy machines. USA and China are preparing for something different

CNN Portugal3 September 2026 at 08:00

The United States and China are preparing for a new era of space conflicts, with the development of military technologies that go far beyond traditional satellite systems. Among the highlighted innovations are satellites capable of firing lasers in Space and others designed to capture enemy machines, representing a significant escalation in the space arms race.

The secret movement of a Chinese satellite was described as the latest major warning about Beijing's intentions in the space domain. This incident is said to have alerted US military authorities to the need to accelerate their own programs for developing defensive and offensive space capabilities.

The competition between the two superpowers in Space has been intensifying in recent years, with both nations investing heavily in orbital military technology. The article suggests that we are facing a new phase of preparation for confrontations that transcend Earth's atmosphere, with profound implications for global security.

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