This chapter examines the essential role of satellites in both military and civilian contexts, emphasizing their vulnerabilities, especially in light of potential nuclear threats from Russia. It explores the devastating implications of an electromagnetic pulse (EMP) from a nuclear detonation in space and discusses technological advancements designed to protect satellites from such threats. The chapter also highlights the challenges of identifying weaponized satellites in a crowded orbital environment and the efforts to leverage AI for monitoring and detection.

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