Since its inception four years ago, the Space Force has left many puzzled about its present and future roles, particularly with the increasing autonomy of satellite networks and the increasing privatization of the launch industry. The coincidental rise of aggressive great power competitors in space, alongside the impressive agility and utility of commercial space companies showcased in the Ukraine War, hints at the evolving nature of space warfare in the coming decades. It is now apparent that the conventional notion of a space operator has become outdated, paving the way for a new era symbolized by the term “Guardian.” However, the identity of these Guardians and the challenges they will encounter in this modern space age remain unclea

Looking back at our history, humanity’s conquest of gravity propelled us to expand our horizons, revolutionizing the concepts of distance and time…

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