While the entire globe is anticipating how World War 3 will emerge on Earth, not many know that the atmosphere beyond the planet can already trigger a colossal destruction beyond anyone's wildest dreams. Based on the classified information acquired by the news network CNN, preparations are underway for the biggest space battle.
With lots of weapons already in place, it is just a matter of time before the skies will light up and go hot. It is alarming to know that the US is not the only nation preparing for such a catastrophic event to happen.
Both China and Russia are already mapping out strategies and mobilizations in outer space. What was being viewed as science fiction just a few years ago is now a Space War waiting to erupt.
Tactical positioning is already a cold reality as laser weapons are not the only equipment already established in the gravity-less sphere. Kamikaze and kidnapper satellites are also aimed and ready.
According to General William Shelton of the US Air Force Space Command, the kamikaze is a weapon known as Kosmos 2499. Its main intent is to shatter enemy satellites within striking distance.
It is interesting to note that deceiving is the Kosmos most valuable component. It assumes a rather plain and low-key appearance when in fact it is capable of hitting space infrastructures into bits.
As of late, the US military is also eyeing cautiously the attack potential of another Russian space armament identified as Luch. This equipment has chameleon-like capabilities judging from the fact that it can easily transform from a surveillance gear to a weapon of destruction.
Paul Graziani of Analytical Graphics Inc. shares that his group witnessed the capability of the Luch to acquire data by covertly intruding the systems of Western satellites.
On the other hand, China is fast becoming a major participant in a potential Space War. Back in 2013, the giant nation has launched its Shiyan satellite into orbit.
Although the Chinese ancillary has projected to be an instrument that collects space debris, it didn't take long for observers to notice that its robotic arms can actually be used for grabbing nearby satellites.
Part of America's preparation in the event of a conflict in outer space is the establishment of a Laser Weapons System (LaWS). At a blinding speed, such technology will be able to dismantle or destroy satellite threats.
However, a challenge to this type of weapons systems has already been made. The development of deflecting shutters will fend off laser attacks.
Aside from lasers, the US military is also fast-tracking its drone production. The first to come out of the assembly lines is the X37B which is a drone propelled to function beyond Earth's atmosphere.
As more and more space weapons get deployed, the only guarantee that a Space War will reveal is a swift and paralyzing approach to every country's defense systems.
