Category: Space

Uncovering the Intelligence Community’s Battle for OSINT Dominance: An Analysis by News Monitors

In the commercial space imagery industry, competition is heating up as companies strive to hold onto their dominant positions and profit margins. Maxar Technologies, the largest supplier of satellite photos and other imagery to commercial and government customers, recently went private in a $6.4 billion deal with private equity fund Advent International. This move allows Maxar more flexibility in making business decisions and to rely less on stock markets for capital. However, rival SpaceX has announced a new subsidiary called Starshield to provide enhanced versions of Starlink technology and larger earth-imaging satellites to provide whatever sensing capabilities a national security customer wants. This includes photos, real-time video and all manner of data which satellite sensors can collect. This new subsidiary aims to take business away from commercial firms like Blacksky and Maxtar that already have government contracts for persistent imaging. The market for OSINT is constantly evolving, and companies are competing to stay at the forefront of the industry.… Read More Uncovering the Intelligence Community’s Battle for OSINT Dominance: An Analysis by News Monitors

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Starshield: The Next Revolution in Military Intelligence Gathering

SpaceX has announced the creation of a new subsidiary, Starshield, which will utilize enhanced versions of Starlink technology and larger earth-imaging satellites equipped with sensors to provide a range of data collection services for national security agencies such as the NSA and CIA. This includes the ability to capture photos, real-time video, and various forms… Read More Starshield: The Next Revolution in Military Intelligence Gathering

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Space Debris: The Growing Threat to Satellites and Orbital Space

“As satellite launches increase, so does the risk of collisions and damage from space junk” Orbital space is a dangerous and hazardous environment for both humans and their machines. The lack of an atmosphere, extreme cold temperatures, and the risk of radiation and small meteorites and space dust all pose significant threats. In addition to… Read More Space Debris: The Growing Threat to Satellites and Orbital Space

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Report: Russian EW (Electronic Warfare) equipment and ASAT (anti-satellite) systems have both proved incapable of shutting down Starlink and Maxar

A month ago Russia revealed that commercial space satellite-based services might be considered a legitimate target because Starlink provides Ukrainian forces with superior communications than what Russian troops have, while Maxar commercial photo satellites have documented Russian failures in Ukraine in embarrassing detail. What the Russians don’t discuss openly is the fact that Russian EW… Read More Report: Russian EW (Electronic Warfare) equipment and ASAT (anti-satellite) systems have both proved incapable of shutting down Starlink and Maxar

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News Monitors Analysis: The Starlink Space-Based Communication System Threat to Russia and China

Russia and China have been very public about their envy, anger and hostility towards the new Starlink space-based communication system. Russia was the first to feel the pain caused by Starlink and declared Starlink founder and leader Elon Musk an enemy who should be executed. China was less emotional and more practical by making public… Read More News Monitors Analysis: The Starlink Space-Based Communication System Threat to Russia and China

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Analysis: The US Space Force and Rise of Satellite Hacking Systems

A lot of these negative attitudes come from fictional representations of future space travel, which feature a lot of combat. That may be the case during the development of space travel but currently it is more efficient to put satellites into orbit and defend them with robotic systems. It is currently too expensive and dangerous… Read More Analysis: The US Space Force and Rise of Satellite Hacking Systems

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China complains that SpaceX has put too many Starlink satellites into LEO (Low Earth Orbit)

China has complained to the UN that American firm SpaceX has put too many of its Starlink satellites into LEO (Low Earth Orbit) and one of them recently came too close to a new Chinese space station. China wants SpaceX to do something about that and demands that the UN declare Starlink a danger to… Read More China complains that SpaceX has put too many Starlink satellites into LEO (Low Earth Orbit)

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News Monitors – Explanation About the New Chinese ASAT (anti-satellite) system in orbit

The U.S. believes they have spotted a new Chinese ASAT (anti-satellite) system in orbit. This one, Shijian-17, has a grappling arm that enables the ASAT to maneuver into position and grab another satellite for closer examination or to put it in another orbit that will cause it to plunge earthward and burn up in the… Read More News Monitors – Explanation About the New Chinese ASAT (anti-satellite) system in orbit

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