The Dark Side of the Orbit: A New Era of Space Warfare The United States' admission to deploying weapons in space marks a seismic shift in its military strategy.
For decades, the notion of space warfare has been relegated to science fiction, with depictions of laser wielding satellites and orbital battleships confined to thrillers and the big screen.
Air Force Secretary Troy Meink's comments at the Air and Space Cyber Conference reveal that the U. S. has indeed fielded "on orbit space control weapons" capable of defending against hostile adversary action.