A simulation of the full network of Starlink satellites when their first 12,000 satellites are up. This network will provide near-total global coverage, continuously, with an additional 30,000 requested. While delivering high-speed internet globally is a noble goal, destroying ground-based astronomy, astrophotography, and even stargazing as a hobby should be reckoned with as extraordinary collateral damage. (Credit: SpaceX/Starlink)

10,000 Starlink satellites orbiting Earth … and counting

A simulation of the full network of Starlink satellites when their first 12,000 satellites are up - an additional 30,000 have been requested. While delivering high-speed internet globally is a noble goal, destroying ground-based astronomy, astrophotography, and even stargazing as a hobby should be reckoned with as extraordinary collateral damage.

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The Pentagon’s “Star Wars”, “Space-Based Capabilities”: ‘Golden Dome’ Costs Surge to $200 Billion…

An illustration of the Golden Dome. Credit: Arcfield By Drago Bosnic, Published by Global Research, 22 March 2026 ports indicate that it will increase by $10 billion, reaching $185 billion. Reuters reports that the Pentagon plans to “accelerate key space-based ‌capabilities” and that this requires additional funding. Lockheed Martin, RTX (formerly Raytheon) and

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RAF Fylingdales can only detect objects up to 12,000 miles away while the Deep Space Advanced Radar Capability would look much further into space. Photograph: John Giles/PA

A web of sensors: How the US spots missiles and drones from Iran

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

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What is the Pentagon’s ‘Space Data Network,’ and why does it matter for Golden Dome?

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

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