The U.S. Space Force is gearing up for a major shift in how we watch and protect our planet, with new plans that could revolutionize space and military strategy.

At the recent Defense News Conference in Arlington, Virginia, Gen. Michael A. Guetlein, the second-in-command of the U.S. Space Force, shared some exciting updates. The Space Force is working on advanced space-based systems that will help track moving targets on the ground and in the air. These systems, known as Ground Moving-Target Indicator (GMTI) and Air Moving-Target Indicator (AMTI), are set to start rolling out in the early 2030s.

Gen. Michael Guetlein, the Vice Chief of Space Operations, U.S. Space Force. U.S. Space Force photo by Senior Airman Samuel Becker

What's the Big Deal?

Imagine a network of high-tech satellites floating in space, keeping an eye on everything happening below and above. Gen. Guetlein explained that these satellites will be just one part of a larger system that includes planes, dr...