Behind great advances often loom the megalomaniac and visionary figures of patrons and financiers who push the limits of what is possible.
Any country's attempt to militarize space will result in changes in the international strategic balance.
The timing of this coincidence has created widespread speculation that this is a tit-for-tat move against China. Many argue the U.S. is trying to flex its muscles in outer space to attract attention of other countries, and steal China's thunder.
That’s why the US needs to find itself a plausible excuse with its upcoming lunar program.