Most wars occur on Earth, but battles in space, particularly on the moon, may soon be a reality. Global powers are considering extending military operations into space, transforming science fiction into reality.
California Representative Ken Calvert, chair of the House Appropriations Defense Subcommittee, suggests that the US military might soon operate on the moon. This move aims to counter potential threats from Russia and China.
The Washington Times reports that Calvert expressed concerns about China militarizing the moon and Russia deploying a megaton bomb in low Earth orbit.
During a Washington event with government and tech leaders, Calvert discussed the US Space Force’s potential lunar missions. “Space Force will be actively involved in going to the moon at some point,” he stated.
He also referenced a video from China’s National Space Administration, showing plans for a moon base by the International Lunar Research Station. Calvert believes China will likely militarize the moon, prompting the US to establish a lunar base, possibly within this decade.
In 2021, Russia and China announced plans for the International Lunar Research Station.
Furthermore, Calvert highlighted reports of Russia’s potential deployment of a megaton bomb into low Earth orbit. He described this as a form of global blackmail, threatening severe repercussions for low Earth orbit and beyond.
