By Noor Al-SibaiPublished by The Byte, 30 October 2024 And they have good reason to worry. SpaceX just launched some reportedly "next-gen" spy satellites on behalf of the US government — and it sounds like certain officials at the Pentagon are anxious about it. In interviews with the New York Times, Pentagon
By Lisa West, Published by UK Defence Journal, 26 October 2024 The Ministry of Defence (MOD) continues to prioritise sovereign capabilities in military satellite communications and space warfare, according to a series of parliamentary responses from Maria Eagle, Minister of State for Defence. In answering questions from James Cartlidge, MP
Tyche, the first of MoD's new Minerva satellites was launched from the US in August 2024. Artist impression. Credit SSTL Published by Gov.uk, 23 October 2024 Dstl scientific expertise and advice is at the heart of the Ministry of Defence’s ambitions in space. Scientists from the Defence Science and Technology
By George Allison, Published by UK Defence Journal, 18 October 2024 As NATO continues to adapt to evolving security challenges, the alliance is placing increasing emphasis on the domains of space and cyber warfare. In a recent briefing at the NATO Defence Ministers’ meeting, a senior NATO official highlighted the
U.S. Air Force crews set up satellite communications equipment at Yokota Air Base, Japan. Credit: U.S. Air Force By Greg Hadley, Published by Air and Space Forces, 16 October 2024 The Army is doubling down on giving Soldiers better access to space capabilities—and insisting none of their efforts to advantage
A United Launch Alliance Delta IV Heavy rocket launches from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station carrying a classified spy satellite for the National Reconnaissance Office in March 2024. Paul Hennessy / SOPA Images / LightRocket via Getty Images By Audrey Decker, Published by Defense One, 3 October 2024 Persistent imagery
Iceye SAR image of the port of Rotterdam, The Netherlands, taken in early September 2024. Credit: Iceye By Sandra Erwin, Published by Space News, 2 October 2024 Iceye says its SAR satellites can discern specific types of military equipment, and spot objects through tree cover and foliage WASHINGTON — Companies
GSSAP (Geosynchronous Space Situational Awareness Program) By Mike Gruss, Published by Defense One, 25 September 2024 The Pentagon doesn't post location data for its secretive GSSAP satellites, but Chinese spacecraft are maneuvering to avoid their gaze. The Pentagon has long been closed-mouthed about a family of U.S. spy satellites that since 2014
