A senior official of the US Space Force claimed that Chinese satellites engaged in “dogfighting” maneuvers in low Earth orbit, a claim disputed by US experts.
The US military spokesperson elaborated that the operation involved Chinese experimental satellites, raising questions about the nature of the maneuvers.
Experts noted that the term “dogfighting” in space may not accurately depict the maneuvers described, pointing to potential alternative purposes such as space servicing or refueling.
Amid rising competition in space, the US Space Force’s emphasis on establishing superiority has sparked debate over the intentions behind such claims and the broader space narrative.