As humanity’s exploration of space intensifies, concerns over potential militarization escalate, with major powers eyeing strategic dominance beyond Earth’s atmosphere.
California Republican Ken Calvert has stirred debate by suggesting the establishment of a US military base on the moon to counter perceived threats from rivals like Russia and China. The proposal, unveiled at a gathering of government and tech elites in Washington, underscores growing apprehensions about the weaponization of space.
Calvert’s remarks follow assertions that China is poised to militarize lunar territory, as evidenced by its plans for an International Lunar Research Station. The specter of a lunar arms race looms large, with geopolitical tensions fueling speculation of rival military installations dotting the celestial landscape.
The congressman’s concerns extend to Russia’s alleged scheme to deploy a one-megaton bomb in low-Earth orbit—a move