Space and cyber operations are the military activities carried out in orbit and across computer networks. They include satellites for navigation, communication, and warning, defenses against jamming and hacking, and the forces trained to operate in these domains. The Space Force, Cyber Command, the intelligence community, and the National Security Council are among the players.
People usually ask how the military protects satellites and networks, what threats exist in space and online, how these operations fit with traditional forces, and how the government coordinates cyber defense.
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