The Security Threat Hundreds of Miles Above Our Heads

William Hennigan, lead writer for the New York Times' At the Brink series, dives into the pressing issue of space security. He discusses the dire consequences of a nuclear weapon detonation in space, which could obliterate satellites central to our digital lives. Hennigan emphasizes the lack of regulatory frameworks for outer space compared to air and sea, stressing the importance of global collaboration. With rising geopolitical tensions, he urges the establishment of international treaties to protect crucial satellite functions like GPS and weather forecasting.