Space Force’s 2040 vision: a larger force to contend with larger Chinese, Russian threats
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The US Space Force is planning to expand its capabilities to counter growing threats from China and Russia in space by 2040. The service predicts a significant increase in the number of satellites and the development of advanced technologies such as AI-enabled space-ground operations.
The US Space Force is planning to expand its capabilities to counter growing threats from China and Russia in space. The service's chief, Gen. Chance Saltzman, released two policy documents, 'Objective Force 2040' and 'Future Operating Environment 2040', outlining the service's vision for the next 15 years. China is identified as the main threat, with plans to develop AI-enabled space-ground operations on a global scale. Russia is expected to pursue asymmetric counterspace capabilities, including a nuclear anti-satellite weapon. The number of US satellites is predicted to more than double to 30,000 by 2044. The Space Force is requesting a record-breaking budget and plans to double the number of guardians over the next decade.
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