Why it matters: Flood and storm surge events amplified by sea level rise against such facilities could increase the chances of hazardous chemicals escaping from the sites and contaminating nearby communities.
The U.S. military remains arguably the most sophisticated in orbit today, but Russia and China are quickly developing technologies that could interfere with — and even take out — U.S. satellites.
Why it matters:Space is essential to the way the U.S. wages war. Satellites are used for situational awareness on the ground and communication over extreme distances.
