America's not ready for the consequences of space warfare

The future of war is in outer space — and the U.S. is unprepared for the fallout.Why it matters: An outbreak of space warfare would cripple the global economy by disrupting satellites used for everything from worldwide financial transactions to maritime navigation. It would also hinder the U.S. military's ability to conduct some of its key missions on Earth.The dependence on satellites is precisely what makes them tempting targets for foes.China has made major advancements, such as satellites with robotic arms that could disable U.S. equipment and lasers that can blind military space sensors.R