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SPACECOM needs more capabilities to target space adversaries: Whiting
GlobeAlert Desk · curated from Breaking Defense · North America
SPACECOM also is focusing on developing the baseline capabilities, such as space domain awareness and satellite communications, to undertake cislunar operations, said Gen. Stephen Whiting.
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