
US warfighters are losing a massive force multiplier advantage as China advances in space
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Commercial space companies provide crucial satellite technology for U.S. military operations, but NRO budget cuts threaten national security as China expands its space capabilities.
United States Air Force Brig. Gen. John Teichert (ret) is a leading expert on foreign affairs and military strategy. He served as commander of Joint Base Andrews and Edwards Air Force Base, was the U.S. senior defense official to Iraq, and recently retired as the assistant deputy undersecretary for international affairs for the United States Air Force and the United States Space Force. A prolific author and speaker, he can be followed at johnteichert.com and on LinkedIn.
During a May 14th hearing, Rep. Seth Moulton warned that the National Reconnaissance Office (NRO) had reportedly slashed funding for commercial satellite imagery in the next fiscal budget. These proposed cuts aren’t just a threat to the warfighter and our national security—they also jeopardize the viability of the U.S. commercial space sector.













