Increased Satellites, Orbital Debris Are Growing Space Security Threats, DIA Says

The growing number of satellites in orbit and increasing orbital debris make tracking satellites, identifying threats, and predicting and preventing collisions more difficult, the Defense Intelligence Agency said Monday. DIA said the U.S. advantage in space, plus perceived dependence on it, will drive rivals including Russia, China, North Korea and Iran to improve their space capabilities, which could threaten commercial, military and civil space-based services.