(Image credit: U.S. Space Force) By Debra Werner, Published by Space News, 24 March 2026 WASHINGTON – Electronic warfare is a growing threat to U.S. space systems, according to a March 23 unclassified briefing by U.S. Space Force Chief Master Sergeant Ron Lerch, senior enlisted advisor to the Deputy Chief
The AN/FPS-132 Upgraded Early Warning Radar (UEWR) at Fylingdales in the UK can scan a range of 3,000 miles (4,828 km) into space - Photograph: John Giles/PA By Aaron Brynildson, Published by The Conversation, 21 March 2026 The global price of oil continues to skyrocket as Iran’s missiles and drones
Rendering of missile-warning space sensor. Credit: L3Harris Technologies By Theresa Hitchens, Published by Breaking Defense, 20 March 2026 The SDN will provide the communications pathways for integrating and moving data from missile warning/tracking sensors to interceptors in near-real time under the Golden Dome construct. WASHINGTON — The Space Force’s effort
Image: cypnet By James Morphakis, Pulished by Cyprus News, 19 March 2026 According to British media, the United Kingdom will move forward with plans to install a £17.5 million satellite monitoring facility in Cyprus, aimed at strengthening space surveillance and protecting critical military communications. The project, known as Noctis-2, will
Communications jammers: source: airforcemag.com By Theresa Hitchens, Published by Breaking Defense, 13 March 2026 While senior officials have offered praise with few details, experts told Breaking Defense space ops likely include jamming or spoofing satellite communications. WASHINGTON — Two top military commanders have praised what they said was the critical
The Vandenberg Tracking Station is a remote tracking station, located near Santa Maria, Calif., operating within the Space Force Satellite Control Network (AFSCN). This collection of remote tracking stations allow space operations centers to communicate with their space assets. Credit: U.S. Air Force (U.S. Air Force Photo by Tech. Sgt.
A long-exposure photograph in the northern hemisphere showing satellites in the night skyAlan Dyer/VWPics/Universal Images Group via Getty Images By Tori Bonidie and Magnus L'Argent, Published by Astrobites, 26 February 2026 Across regions and borders, cultures and customs, the one thing we share is the night sky. Access to the
Artist's impression of a Falcon 9 upper stage with payload in 2015. (SpaceX) By Robyn Schofield & Robert George Ryan, Published by Science Alert, 23 February 2026 Space junk returning to the Earth is introducing metal pollution to the pristine upper atmosphere as it burns up on re-entry, a new
