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A war in orbit within five years? That is the warning reported by The Telegraph, not a countdown to a conflict that has already been decided.

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Space War Warning

Recorded 2026-10-17 · Science & Space

A war in orbit within five years?

That is the warning reported by The Telegraph, not a countdown to a conflict that has already been decided.

The newspaper quotes Julia Balm of King's College London saying growing satellite numbers and technical capabilities could bring conflict within that window.

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Reporting: THE TELEGRAPH · SARAH KNAPTON · OCTOBER 17, 2026

Visuals: ARTIST’S IMPRESSION · ORBITFAB.COM VIA THE TELEGRAPH