Orbiting Armageddon: The Dark Side of Military Innovation The recent wargame series conducted by US Space Command, dubbed Apollo Insight, has sent shockwaves through the defense establishment and beyond.
Details are scarce, but one thing is clear: simulating a nuclear detonation in orbit has raised important questions about military intentions and associated risks.
On its surface, Apollo Insight appears to be routine military planning and preparedness. However, commercial companies' involvement and the simulation of a catastrophic event suggest more complexity than meets the eye.