Washington Free Beacon: Chinese Space Station a Looming Threat to US, Experts Say
Tiangong station could aid CCP's military, diplomatic ambitions
China will use its space station to advance its military technology and strengthen its influence in foreign countries, experts and lawmakers warn the Washington Free Beacon.
Three Chinese astronauts reached the Tiangong space station on June 17. The project ushers in an expansion of China's capabilities in space and a boost to its international prestige. The station is home to numerous "dual use" technologies that have military applications that could threaten the United States. As China's station eclipses the International Space Station in technological capabilities, developing countries may also be more enticed to collaborate with China's space program.
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WNU Editor: The purpose of China's space station is primarily military, intelligence gathering, diplomatic, some science, and propaganda. But is it a threat to the U.S.? IMHO the answer is no.