US Military Wargames Simulate Nuclear Detonation in Orbit
US Space Command launched a new classified wargame series, Apollo Insight, starting with a scenario involving a potential nuclear explosion in orbit. The exercises invite commercial companies to participate in simulated space threat responses.
US Space Command has kicked off a new series of classified wargames called Apollo Insight. The first exercise simulated a scenario involving a potential nuclear detonation in orbit.
Gen. Stephen Whiting, the senior officer in charge of Space Command, discussed the new wargame series Tuesday in a discussion hosted by the Mitchell Institute for Aerospace Studies. Space Command is responsible for military activities in space and is separate from the Space Force, which provides the people and equipment to support those operations.
The new wargames combine military and commercial expertise to respond to simulated threats in space. Space Command plans to conduct four Apollo Insight "tabletop exercises" this year.
Commercial companies are invited to participate in these exercises. The scenarios are designed to test responses to various space-based threats, starting with the nuclear detonation scenario.
This marks a significant step in preparing for potential conflicts in space. The involvement of commercial partners reflects the growing importance of private sector capabilities in space operations.