Russia sees the social influence of the major players in commercial space in the US political narrative, and so tries to pressure that front. Unfortunately for Russia, the US gvnt has seen the value of commercial space assets and has constructed contract structures that include indemnity in conflict operations. The sat operators know this, and the payoffs associated. Don't fall for this scare tactic.
bmculabadger t1_iu34639 wrote
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Russia sees the social influence of the major players in commercial space in the US political narrative, and so tries to pressure that front. Unfortunately for Russia, the US gvnt has seen the value of commercial space assets and has constructed contract structures that include indemnity in conflict operations. The sat operators know this, and the payoffs associated. Don't fall for this scare tactic.