Service leaders have warned about the risks to the ground segments of U.S. military space architectures from cyber threats or other adversary methods.

The request comes as the U.S. is facing growing threats to its space systems, including cyber warfare activities, electronic attack platforms, lasers, ground-launched missiles, and “space-to-space orbital…

If confirmed by the Senate, Lt. Gen. Bradley Saltzman will lead the service as its second-ever Chief of Space Operations.

The Defense Intelligence Agency released a a new report on challenges to security in space.