Space Security
Debris Field
A Russian co-orbital 'inspector' satellite (COSMOS-2571) has shadowed a critical U.S. missile-warning satellite (USA-319) into geosynchronous orbit, closing to within 80 km and continuing to maneuver. Hours earlier, a Russian direct-ascent ASAT test generated over 1,400 trackable debris fragments now crossing ISS altitudes. As Commander, U.S. Space Command, you hold the architecture decisions: which assets move, what gets said publicly, and whether to engage diplomatically or freeze out Moscow. You have no binding treaty to cite, no agreed rules of the road, and two advisors pulling in opposite directions from the opening bell. Your recommendations go to SecDef in six hours.
Your seatCommander, U.S. Space Command · U.S. Space Command (USSPACECOM), Schriever Space Force Base, Colorado
- Turns
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- Pace
- Self-paced
- Scored on
- Problem Framing
- Decision Effectiveness
- Risk Management
- Strategic Cohesiveness
- Context Management