For those wondering why a “Space Force” might be necessary, behold:

A Russian “Inspector” Spacecraft Now Appears To Be Shadowing An American Spy Satellite

The “shadowing” is a little distant, varying from 150 to 300 kilometers. But the message is pretty clear. Since satellites can be observed from the ground (certainly with better resolution than from other satellites at 150 km range), the purpose of such a satellite is clearly intimidation. Either it can destroy the US satellite, or it is supposed to give the impression that it can do so. The US Space Force *should* eventually be able to do something about that, rather than just watch helplessly as the US is currently doing. The USSF will, hopefully, eventually be able to send inspectors of its own to rendezvous with the foreign inspectors and shadow *them,* preferably at a range of a few meters. The USSF will eventually have rapid responsive launch capabilities to not only send inspectors, interceptors and defensive craft, but also replacements and reinforcements.Refueling and orbital tugs. Orbital Banksies that can tag opponent satellites with something as simple and effective as spray paint… which will do wonders for optics, PV array and thermal balance.