China’s Space Supremacy

Both the Trump and Biden administrations stopped the Pentagon from adopting measures to protect our satellites from China and Russia. What is wrong with those responsible for protecting #America?

Explosions in Space: A Russian Show of Strength

Brandon J. Weichert: Moscow recently clashed with Washington over its military build-up near Ukraine. It knows the US relies more heavily on satellites “than any other nation on Earth” – for civilian infrastructure and for its military, which could be left “impotent” if key satellites were disabled. In endangering the ISS so recklessly, Moscow is letting its opponents know “just how far it is willing to go to achieve its strategic objectives”.

China Launches Anti-Satellite Weapon. What Happens Next?

Brandon J. Weichert to John Batchelor and Gordon G. Chang when asked if China could defeat the US Navy in a conflict over Taiwan by taking down US military satellites in the first 3 hours of any fight, asserted that, “Yes, China can do this right now” and “without the coordinating capability that satellites provide the US military, it would likely be a strategic defeat for the US military.” These are the stakes if we continue to refuse to take space seriously, America.

China’s ‘Satellite Crusher’: ‘Space Pearl Harbor’ is Coming – Gatestone Institute

Brandon J. Weichert lent his expertise to Gordon G. Chang for the newest featured article at the Gatestone Institute site. Beijing, in Weichert’s words, is planning a “Space Pearl Harbor.”

Richard Branson Takes to the Stars

Brandon J. Weichert joined NDTV to discuss the importance of Richard Branson’s recent spaceflight.