WDEL-FM reports that “the U.S. is preparing for a possible conflict in space as military brass fear outdated satellites are vulnerable to attack, meaning our Internet connections could crash, TV screens could go black, and modern business and banking institutions could descend into chaos.”

“‘Well, it’s a significant threat,’ said CBS News Military Analyst and Retired U.S. Army Colonel Dr. Jeff McCausland. “‘There’s no doubt about it that U.S. Space Command out in Colorado is monitoring this very closely, as are the Department of Defense.'”