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America not ready for the consequences of space warfare

An outbreak of space warfare could knock out satellites that carry global financial transactions and maritime navigation, and hinder key U.S. military missions on Earth; the sky is load-bearing.

On air: Hank Ledger, Dale Bearman and Gloria Vance on Wake Up, America
Published 5:38 AM ET, Thursday, October 15, 2026

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First reported by Axios: “America's not ready for the consequences of space warfare”.
Covered on BBN on Thursday, October 15, 2026, at 5:38 AM ET on Wake Up, America, by Hank Ledger, Dale Bearman and Gloria Vance.
Topics: North America.

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AxiosAmerica's not ready for the consequences of space warfare

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Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorSpace warfare is the next big military worry, and Axios reports the United States is not ready for the fallout.
Gloria Vance · World News AnchorThe problem is dependence.
Gloria Vance · World News AnchorSatellites carry global financial transactions and ship navigation, and they also support key U.S. military missions on Earth, so an outbreak of fighting up there would cripple the world economy.
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorAnd for the rest of us, those same satellites run our phones, our GPS and our weather forecasts.
Dale Bearman · Chief Skeptic & ContributorSo the quiet little dots overhead are holding up half of daily life.
Gloria Vance · World News AnchorYes, Dale. And that is exactly what makes them a target.

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