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The German Armed Forces officially launched on Tuesday work in the “ universe & # 39; & # 39; its headquarters will analyze satellite information, monitor threats and activities of other countries in space. This is claimed by the German Ministry of Defense.
Germany is a highly industrialized and highly integrated knowledge society. It lives on information as well as on exports. Our well-being and security are therefore very much related to the universe. Our civilian and military companions are indispensable resources. The same situation will apply not only in Germany, but all over the world, said Land Minister Annegret Kramp-Karrenbauer at the opening ceremony at the unit's headquarters in Udem.
She added that the universe is no longer the exclusive territory of astronautics, but that for Germany all space operations will be of a defensive nature only.
“ Other countries have shown that they can act offensively in space to limit or destroy the capabilities of other countries. This is not the case in Germany and the Bundeswehr, we definitely rule it out, & # 39; & # 39; she said.
According to the Minister, Germany will continue to cooperate within NATO and the European Union and directly with the United States, France and Great Britain & nbsp; in this domain. She emphasized that security in space was linked to cyber and information security issues.