When Russia hijacked a Ukrainian satellite to broadcast its Victory Day parade, the world was reminded that modern warfare has moved far beyond traditional battlegrounds.
Tanks and soldiers are still vital, but now wars can be fought in cyberspace and even in the reaches of outer space.
The attack demonstrated how vulnerable satellites are and why strong leadership is essential to protect America’s security.
President Donald Trump understood this new reality early on, which is why he created the United States Space Force in 2019.
Many critics dismissed the idea at the time, but today it is clear that Trump’s foresight placed America in the best possible position to defend against threats that are both technological and extraterrestrial.
Tom Pace, CEO of NetRise and a former Marine, explained the seriousness of satellite security when he said, “If you can impede a satellite’s ability to communicate, you can cause a significant disruption.”
He reminded Americans of how dependent society is on GPS and how chaos would follow if those systems were disabled.
His warning underscores the necessity of having leaders like Trump who prioritize national security over political correctness.
More than 12,000 satellites orbit the Earth, and they are critical to communications, navigation, intelligence, and even missile defense.
Because these satellites play such a central role in modern life, adversaries like Russia and China see them as prime targets.
During Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in 2022, hackers targeted Viasat, a U.S.-based satellite company supporting Kyiv. The attack crippled communications across Europe and proved that the risks are real, not hypothetical.
U.S. officials have also revealed that Russia is developing a nuclear, space-based weapon designed to destroy satellites in low-Earth orbit. Congressman Mike Turner, R-Ohio, warned that such a device could render space unusable for up to a year. Turner compared it to the launch of Sputnik, saying, “If this anti-satellite nuclear weapon would be put in space, it would be the end of the space age. It should never be permitted to go into outer space. This is the Cuban Missile Crisis in space.”
Trump’s insistence on creating the Space Force now looks prophetic. He recognized that the United States must be ready to contest and control the space domain, because enemies like Russia are eager to exploit it.
Without his leadership, America would be dangerously behind in this new arms race.
While Russia and China are pushing for military strength in space, the United States is also competing in another critical area: energy and resources on the moon.
Acting NASA Administrator Sean Duffy emphasized the urgency, saying, “We’re in a race to the moon, in a race with China to the moon. To have a base on the moon, we need energy and some of the key locations on the moon. … We want to get there first and claim that for America.”
The moon holds helium 3, a substance with potential for nuclear fusion that could transform the world’s energy supply. Whoever controls the moon may very well control Earth’s energy future.
Joseph Rooke, a cybersecurity expert, made the point clearly: “If you dominate Earth’s energy needs, that’s game over.”
Trump’s America First vision always emphasized ensuring U.S. dominance in strategic areas, and outer space is no different.
His administration’s push for lunar exploration and Mars missions was about more than exploration. It was about securing American leadership for generations to come.
While China pretends to oppose the militarization of space, its actions tell a different story. Liu Pengyu, spokesperson for China’s Embassy in Washington, accused the United States of turning space into a war zone.
But the reality is that China has already announced plans for nuclear plants on the moon and continues to expand its military capabilities. Under President Trump, America refused to be lulled into complacency by hollow promises from Beijing.
The United States Space Force, founded by Trump, is growing and strengthening despite being the youngest branch of the military. Its mission is simple yet vital: protect American interests in space, defend satellites from attack, and ensure that America leads in this new frontier.
The Space Force’s statement captures Trump’s vision perfectly: “Space is a warfighting domain, and it is the Space Force’s job to contest and control its environment to achieve national security objectives.”
American dominance in space has been clear since the end of the Cold War, but new threats from Russia and China demand vigilance.
President Trump laid the foundation to ensure that America cannot be overtaken. He recognized that the fight for freedom, prosperity, and security would no longer just be fought on Earth.
Congressman Turner summed it up when he said, “You have to pay attention to these things so they don’t happen.” Trump paid attention, and because of his leadership, America has a fighting chance to remain the world’s superpower in the 21st century.
