Threats include potential use of lasers, jammers to interfere with military, commercial space systems
– U.S. Rep. Jimmy Panetta, who represents Paso Robles and other areas in California’s 19th Congressional District, has introduced a bipartisan bill aimed at enhancing satellite security and countering space threats posed by Iran and its affiliates.
The Space Technology and Regional Security Act, known as the STARS Act, would direct the Department of Defense to develop a strategy and establish a data-sharing agreement with Middle Eastern partners to address Iranian space activities. These activities could disrupt satellite communications and GPS navigation systems, officials said…