What Would the First Week of World War III Look Like in Space?

In The News Piece in Gizmodo
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Feb. 18, 2026

New America Senior Fellow and ASU Professor of Practice Peter W. Singer was quoted in Gizmodo on what war in space might look like:

The initial phase of a conflict extending into space will likely involve silent battles in a realm where humanity has never before fought. Satellites—which underpin both our economies and military systems—could be targeted by peer satellites, rockets, lasers, and cyber attacks. Yet, despite the spectacular nature of orbital warfare, the ultimate victor may well be determined by two critical aspects rooted right here on planet Earth.

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