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🛰️ The Critical Role of Space Tracking in Modern Defense As space becomes an increasingly contested domain, the need for sophisticated tracking solutions has never been more crucial. LeoLabs' growing presence in the defense sector, as highlighted by Defense News, underscores the vital role that space situational awareness plays in national security. The ability to monitor and manage space assets is not just a technological advantage—it's a strategic imperative. With the exponential increase in satellites and space debris, LeoLabs' innovative approach to space tracking is a game-changer. Their advancements are setting new standards for safeguarding assets in low Earth orbit, ensuring that the skies remain safe and operational for defense and commercial purposes alike. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/gFP_Mrbp #SpaceDefense #LeoLabs #SpaceTracking #NationalSecurity #DefenseInnovation #DeepTech #BOKAGroup

Various countries operate large and expensive satellites in orbit, which serve as the backbone of almost all long-distance communication on Earth. However, there are indications that these satellites may be subject to espionage, sabotage, and space warfare. This necessitates the development of a system to protect these vital geostationary satellites.  Space Inventor has therefore been commissioned by Arizona-based Katalyst Space Technologies space for a new contract with the Pentagon’s Test Resource Management Center (TRMC). The 2025 mission aims to retrofit several fixed platforms with space domain awareness (SDA) capabilities. Once equipped with SDA sensors, the satellites - operating in space for several years already - will be ready to serve a new purpose, as part of a Pentagon-sponsored test and training ground in space. The first step is to equip valuable geostationary satellites with sensors that can detect and characterize potential threats. By providing the satellite bus for the mission, Space Inventor will play a central role in developing a space domain awareness upgrade that can be retrofitted using in-space servicing. You can read the full press release here:  https://lnkd.in/dsgBpS4C #newspace #Space #satellite #SpaceInventor #microsatellite

On September 6th, 2024, Spaceflux confirmed the breakup of the ATLAS 5 CENTAUR rocket body (NORAD ID: 43227) following an initial #detection by Slingshot Aerospace. At 19:13 UTC, our sensor in Southern Australia observed the fragmentation debris at a distance of 21,700 km, leveraging our advanced stacking #software to precisely identify the #debris while minimizing interference from star streaks. The #fragmentation, occurring in geostationary transfer orbit (GTO), highlights the growing challenge of space debris management in this critical region, which is essential for both defense and commercial #satellite operations. By tracking these debris fields, Spaceflux helps mitigate potential risks to national security assets and ensure operational continuity for key orbital systems. With our AI-driven space traffic management and global sensor #network, Spaceflux is dedicated to ongoing #monitoring and precise #tracking of #space debris to protect valuable #infrastructure. We will continue analyzing the #data to provide further updates on this event. #SSA #spacedebris #SpaceTrafficManagement #spacesustainability #OrbitalDebris #NationalSecurity #SatelliteSafety #AI

Events like this highlight the importance of #SSA and prove that Spaceflux is doing a great job in guarding our orbits 🔭 https://lnkd.in/dQjTbwUn

Current space treaties make it illegal to touch another country's satellites, but what about another country's space debris? The more megaconstellations that get sent up will eventually create exponentially more debris. Why? Because they are designed to be quick and cheap to build, and if one satellite dies, many others can replace it. But the dead satellite does not go away. It could be in orbit for centuries before it finally burns up in the atmosphere. Now is the time to get serious about garbage cleanup in orbit. Is there a company willing to do both the technological and the legal challenge of making orbital paths safer for future spaceships?

𝐒𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐞 𝐒𝐢𝐭𝐮𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 (𝐒𝐒𝐀) 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐭: 𝐆𝐥𝐨𝐛𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐢𝐳𝐞, 𝐒𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐞 & 𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐚𝐬𝐭 𝟐𝟎𝟑𝟒 ▶𝐑𝐞𝐪𝐮𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐒𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐞 𝐏𝐃𝐅: https://lnkd.in/dWSac3ut Space Situational Awareness (SSA) is crucial for ensuring the safety of space activities by preventing threats like orbital collisions between space debris and space objects. The U.S. Space Command currently monitors over 28,000 space objects, with only 3,373 being active satellites, and the increasing number of these objects is driving market growth. While the coronavirus pandemic has impacted the global economy, large players in the space industry have managed to navigate challenges such as production slowdowns and launch delays, though small and medium-sized industries have faced more severe negative effects. 𝐒𝐞𝐠𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: ▶𝐁𝐲 𝐎𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠: Service, Software. ▶𝐁𝐲 𝐎𝐛𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭: Mission-Related Debris, Rocket Bodies, Fragmentation Debris, Non-Functional Spacecraft, Functional Spacecraft. ▶𝐁𝐲 𝐄𝐧𝐝-𝐔𝐬𝐞𝐫: Commercial, Military and Government. ▶𝐆𝐞𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐩𝐡𝐲: North America, Europe, APAC, Latin America, and Middle East & Africa. 𝐊𝐞𝐲 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐲𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐜𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐝:          Lockheed Martin, L3Harris Technologies, Vision Engineering Solutions, LLC, AGI (Analytical Graphics, Inc.), Kratos Defense and Security Solutions, ExoAnalytic Solutions, SpaceNav, NorthStar Earth & Space., GlobVision, Etamax Engineering. #SpaceSituationalAwareness #SSAmarket #SpaceSafety #SpaceSurveillance #OrbitalDebris #SpaceTrafficManagement #SpaceSecurity #SatelliteMonitoring #SpaceSustainability #NewSpaceEconomy #SpaceOperations #SatelliteSafety #SpaceTech #SpaceInnovation #OrbitalSafety #SSAtechnology #SpaceMonitoring #SpaceData #SatelliteTracking #SpaceAwareness

Throwback to One of Spaceflux's Cislunar Space Observations Our Track & Guard and monitoring systems successfully observed MMS-4 (ID: 40485), a spacecraft in the Magnetospheric Multiscale (MMS) mission. Using our Namibia-based Sensor (nam-1), we were able to precisely track this object at a range of 151,700 km, recording a visual magnitude of 16.01. This observation, conducted on September 4th, 2024, at 02:30 UTC, leveraged our proprietary image stacking technology to enhance the detection of faint objects in cislunar space. Our cutting-edge faint object detection capabilities ensure that we provide high-resolution data to protect national security and foster space safety. Through these initiatives, Spaceflux remains committed to supporting government agencies and private companies with reliable and precise space situational awareness (#SSA) to safeguard assets in orbit and beyond. Space traffic management and cislunar space monitoring are critical to mitigating risks posed by space debris and ensuring the safe operation of civil and defense assets in space. We are proud to contribute to global efforts in space safety, bringing innovation through AI-powered tracking systems and a commitment to data accuracy.  #AI #STM

In a recent article, The Guardian highlighted the growing concerns surrounding space debris, particularly in light of the Russian satellite debris posing a significant threat to the International Space Station. As the number of satellites and space debris increases, the risks to both manned and unmanned space missions escalate. This critical issue underscores the necessity for advanced space situational awareness (SSA) solutions. NorthStar is at the forefront of delivering essential SSA capabilities through our innovative space-based solutions. By providing precise tracking and monitoring of space objects, we mitigate the dangers posed by orbital debris, ensuring the safety and sustainability of space operations for both commercial and government entities. Our commitment to a safer space environment is not just a mission—it's a responsibility we proudly uphold. #SpaceDomainAwareness #SpaceSustainability

What are Rendezvous and Proximity Operations? Simply put, Rendezvous and Proximity Operations (RPO) are a set of in-orbit maneuvers spacecraft perform when they approach and operate near each other.   Since the 1960s, RPO has been used in civil space operations for various maneuvers, including docking, refueling, and resupplying space stations. As the new space economy evolves, RPO is emerging in many forms, addressing challenges such as on-orbit servicing, debris removal, in-space manufacturing and assembly, among others. RPO is one of the most challenging space missions to master.   In today's increasingly contested space environment, mastering RPO isn't just a technical challenge—it's a critical capability for maintaining space security through sustained space maneuver. As new threats emerge, the ability to safely approach, inspect, and gather intelligence on potentially hostile or unknown objects in orbit, particularly if they are highly agile, is vital for protecting the assets and interests of the US and its allies.   True Anomaly's Jackal Orbital Vehicle (AOV) was explicitly designed for this mission and is at the forefront of these efforts. By leveraging our Mosaic Operating System, Jackal will execute precise RPO maneuvers to provide real-time situational awareness and actionable intelligence, helping decision-makers respond effectively to evolving threats.   As we continue to innovate, True Anomaly remains committed to advancing space security and protecting the future of the space domain.   #SpaceSecurity #RPO #SpaceTech #NationalSecurity #Defensetech

Rogue Space Systems Corporation has secured a SBIR Phase II award from SpaceWERX, the U.S. Space Force's innovation arm, valued over $1M. The project aims to enhance Rogue's Contactless LAser Satellite Stethoscope (CLASS) for characterizing Resident-Space-Objects (RSOs) through remote identification and diagnostics. CLASS employs a laser vibrometer to measure spacecraft's electronic vibrations, enabling identification and anomaly detection via their 'acoustical signatures.' According to Rogue CEO Jon Beam, 'The ability to remotely detect and characterize space objects with their unique 'heartbeats' offers a wholly new opportunity to assist with diagnosis and repairs.' This breakthrough technology will enhance situational awareness for space traffic management and satellite monitoring. It also aligns with Rogue's roadmap towards building a fleet of Orbots™ for in-space logistics services, empowered by advanced characterization capabilities. Rogue Space Systems Corporation #satellite #spacetraffic #spacelogistics #innovation