Do you think that having a space force as a military branch is an exaggeration or just a preventive measure?
Does it make the future seem a lot more twisted and macabre or is it an indicator of progress?
22-25, F
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Rickg · 31-35, M
I think it’s a needed step for the United States
Other powers like China and Russia I’m sure will be militarizing space, putting weapons and surveillance in earths orbit, so in order to keep a balance of power I think the space force is a good idea for the US
They have military branches dedicated to land, sea, air
So space makes sense
Other powers like China and Russia I’m sure will be militarizing space, putting weapons and surveillance in earths orbit, so in order to keep a balance of power I think the space force is a good idea for the US
They have military branches dedicated to land, sea, air
So space makes sense
HannibalAteMeOut · 22-25, F
@Rickg so it's because they are suspicious of China and Russia? Do these countries also have a space force? And why wouldn't the USA be the first to militarize space, put weapons and surveillance in Earth's orbit? Maybe China and Russia will create their own forces just because they themselves are afraid the USA will use its powers for bad and they want to balance it out.
Rickg · 31-35, M
I believe both countries have been trying to develop military space capabilities and it makes sense that they would given that they have been building their militaries for years
and trying to compete with US influence
So if I was the US I’d want military forces in space
Also it will be even more crucial when different countries start colonizing space
@HannibalAteMeOut
and trying to compete with US influence
So if I was the US I’d want military forces in space
Also it will be even more crucial when different countries start colonizing space
@HannibalAteMeOut
LiteralElite · 31-35, F
@Rickg Russia has tried to put military hardware in space since the 1970s (the Soviet era Almaz stations). And the US since the (cancelled) Manned Orbiting Laboratory in the '60s. (Peaceful name for USAF spy-stations).
Until very recently Soyuz capsules came with firearms for crew members. (Although that was more in case it landed in Siberia by mistake and the cosmonauts came across a bear).
Until very recently Soyuz capsules came with firearms for crew members. (Although that was more in case it landed in Siberia by mistake and the cosmonauts came across a bear).