Deep space radar site in Wales to go ahead to protect UK from ‘space warfare’

By Jessica Elgot and Hannah Devlin, Published by The Guardian, 8 August 2024 Ministers say network of 27 radar dishes in Pembrokeshire crucial to defend against ‘increasing belligerence in space’ Plans for a network of radars tracking deep space activity to help protect the UK from “space warfare” are to

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U.S. Army gears up for space warfare, drawing lessons from Ukraine

By Sandra Erwin, Published by Space News, 7 August 2024 The Army’s recent guidance on the role of space in land warfare focuses on two objectives: integrating space capabilities into ground forces’ operations and developing ways to interdict adversary space systems. WASHINGTON —  The U.S. Army is taking cues from

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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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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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