Why Will The Pentagon Declassify Some Secret Space Programs? #spacescience #space #pentagon

Why Will The Pentagon Declassify Some Secret Space Programs? #spacescience #space #pentagon The U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) is set to declassify certain space programs to enhance its military capabilities in space. This move, driven by the outdated nature of current classification policies, aims to lower the secrecy levels of some space technologies and programs. The new policy, approved by Deputy Secretary of Defense Kathleen Hicks, will allow sharing of more information with private industry and international allies. This strategy is seen as a way to create an asymmetric advantage against competitors like China and Russia. Special Access Programs (SAPs), which highly restrict information sharing, will be reevaluated under this policy, potentially moving some projects from SAP to Top Secret level. This change is intended to bolster U.S. military effectiveness in space, considered the most crucial domain for national security. Additionally, recent disclosures, like the capabilities of the Silent Barker satellite, demonstrate a shift towards using transparency as a deterrent against attacks on U.S. space assets. Subscribe to Science Time: https://www.youtube.com/sciencetime24