Group 1 - The U.S. State Department is urging allies not to use Chinese satellite services, claiming these services may assist the Chinese government in obtaining military information and sensitive intelligence [1][2] - The internal memo emphasizes the need to exclude untrusted satellite suppliers like China to protect national security and user privacy [1][4] - The memo warns that collaboration with Chinese companies operating low Earth orbit (LEO) satellites could help advance China's diplomatic goals and potentially lead to sensitive information being handed over to the Chinese government [1][4] Group 2 - The memo highlights concerns regarding the reliability of U.S. suppliers, acknowledging that companies like SpaceX have the authority to limit or cut off their satellite services at will [2][5] - There are worries among U.S. military officials about the inability to compel SpaceX to continue providing services to allies, as demonstrated by Elon Musk's refusal to extend Starlink services to Ukraine in areas controlled by Russia [2][5] - The document reflects the escalating tensions between the U.S. and China, extending into the space economy, which is projected to generate hundreds of billions in growth and become a new battleground for cybersecurity and military confrontation [4][5]
美国务院内部备忘录曝光:要求盟友不要使用中国卫星服务