An artist's illustration of SpaceX's Starlink internet satellites in orbit. (Image credit: SpaceX)

Why Deorbiting SpaceX Satellites Is a ‘Tremendous Opportunity’ for the Space Force

An artist's illustration of SpaceX's Starlink internet satellites in orbit. (Image credit: SpaceX) By Greg Hadley, Published by Air and Space Forces, 1 July 2024 As SpaceX begins to decommission and “deorbit” 100 of its oldest Starlink satellites, the Space Force is gathering crucial data and real-world experience for Guardians. 

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The United Nations Security Council takes up Space Security – it might have been best if it had not

By Paul Meyer, Published by Open Canada, 17 June 2024 As the international community’s dependence on space-enabled services grows exponentially, the disconnect between space powers on rules for responsible behaviour in outer space can only be a matter of great concern. It may come as a surprise that until this

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Northrop Grumman will supply 36 satellites for SDA's Tranche 2 Transport Layer-Beta Data Transport Layer. NORTHROP GRUMMAN

DARPA project uses AI to flag space weapons, spy satellites

Through a DARPA project, Slingshot Aerospace created an AI tool to spot nefarious satellites that could be hiding in large constellations. (Northrop Grumman) By Courtney Albon,Published by Defense News, 5 June 2024 As more governments and commercial companies look to proliferated satellite constellations for increased capacity, some defense experts are

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Space warfare: how the military could be forced to give up GPS and return to navigating by the stars

By Tory Shepherd, Published by The Guardian, 31 May 2024 If satellites get taken out during war, defence forces will need personnel trained to switch from digital back to analog tools What would happen if satellite communications were taken down by enemy action during a war? It’s a question governments

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Russian space weapon ban shot down by UN Security Council

Image source: Blacklisted News By Brett Tingley, Published by Space.com, 22 May 2024 Russia's permanent U.N. representative Vassily Nebenzia said it was "deeply regrettable" that the council would not vote in favor of "preserving space exclusively for peaceful use." The United Nations Security Council has voted against a resolution introduced

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West Confirms Intention to Militarize Space, Says Russia’s UN Envoy

Published by Sputnik International, 21 May 2024 UNITED NATIONS (Sputnik) - Having prevented the UN Security Council from adopting Russia’s draft resolution, the West has confirmed its intention to continue militarizing space, Russian Permanent Representative to the UN Vasily Nebenzia said at a meeting of the Security Council. Earlier, due

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CSIS releases annual assessment of global trends in the weaponization of space

Eutelsat reported that its Hot Bird 13C and Eutelsat 7B satellites are being jammed by signals originating from within Iran. Credit: Eutelsat/Philippe Stroppa By Sandra Erwin, Published by Space News, 17 April 2024 ‘It’s surprising how many counterspace activities happen right under our noses’ WASHINGTON — The Center for Strategic and International

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