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SpaceX continues dominating the space industry, including... (1) being selected to rescue NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams from the International Space Station that were stranded by Boeing Starliner rocket malfunction --- https://lnkd.in/dsGpBWJC (2) prepping its next STARSHIP launch, and first-ever "chop stick" arms capture of the first-stage booster Super Heavy as it descends back to Earth and slows to a hover over the launch pad --- https://lnkd.in/dbwrwzwk (3) and US Navy testing its STARLINK satellites to provide high-speed internet access to sailors at sea (following in steps of United States Space Force) --- https://lnkd.in/dCdRRKri

In an effort to have more maneuverable and longer-lasting satellites on orbit, the Space Force wants to lean heavily on commercial innovations in refueling, maintenance and other logistics technologies that can be used for military spacecraft. However, despite some initial forward movement by the service, industry is still looking for some direction — as well as critical funding — from the Pentagon that will steer technology developments in the right direction and give a boost to the overall market. https://lnkd.in/eSeyXQc8

In an effort to have more maneuverable and longer-lasting satellites on orbit, the Space Force wants to lean heavily on commercial innovations in refueling, maintenance and other logistics technologies that can be used for military spacecraft. However, despite some initial forward movement by the service, industry is still looking for some direction — as well as critical funding — from the Pentagon that will steer technology developments in the right direction and give a boost to the overall market. https://lnkd.in/ev_3p4kC

#DisruptiveTech 🔴 The UK military is about to launch its first ever dedicated Earth-imaging satellite. Called Tyche, the washing machine-sized spacecraft will have sufficient resolution to identify battlefield troop positions and vehicles. It's a demonstrator that should be followed by a network of satellites this decade using a variety of sensors. Some of these future spacecraft will be able to see through cloud and even eavesdrop on radio transmissions. Tyche's ride to orbit is booked on a SpaceX Falcon rocket flying out of California. Lift-off is scheduled for 11:20 local time (19:20 BST). The British mission will be ejected at an altitude of roughly 500km to begin what's expected to be a minimum of five years of operations. UK forces have long benefited from the use of their own, state-of-the-art satellite communications system, called Skynet, but getting access to surveillance and reconnaissance imagery from space has largely required a friendly request to allies, particularly the United States. And while the UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) has contributed funds in the past to projects in the UK commercial sector, Tyche will be its first wholly owned imaging capability. #satellite #military #satcom Campaign Catapult, Pravo Consulting

In an effort to have more maneuverable and longer-lasting satellites on orbit, the Space Force wants to lean heavily on commercial innovations in refueling, maintenance and other logistics technologies that can be used for military spacecraft. However, despite some initial forward movement by the service, industry is still looking for some direction — as well as critical funding — from the Pentagon that will steer technology developments in the right direction and give a boost to the overall market. https://lnkd.in/eEY89RFZ

France is getting serious about space defense. In addition to the Graves Radar for targeting, France is waiting to launch its first YODA patrol satellite in a near-GEO orbit. It has also initiated the TOUTATIS demonstration to launch the Splinter and LiSA-1 demonstration satellites in LEO. Splinter looks like a laser demonstrator, and LiSA-1 is an NEI satellite. France's military programming law through 2030 has a project called BLOOMLASE for a ground-based laser blinder and FLAMHE for an orbital laser system. I'm glad France is revealing what it is doing to aid with deterrence. https://lnkd.in/eBAdmkTZ

In an effort to have more maneuverable and longer-lasting satellites on orbit, the Space Force wants to lean heavily on commercial innovations in refueling, maintenance and other logistics technologies that can be used for military spacecraft. However, despite some initial forward movement by the service, industry is still looking for some direction — as well as critical funding — from the Pentagon that will steer technology developments in the right direction and give a boost to the overall market. https://lnkd.in/ef_v6iXp

SpaceX, led by Elon Musk, is reportedly engaged in a confidential agreement to manufacture numerous spy satellites for a highly classified US intelligence agency, rumored to be valued at a staggering $1.8 billion. This initiative commenced in 2021 with the objective of establishing a robust surveillance network utilizing satellites equipped with advanced cameras for Earth observation from space. The project is administered by SpaceX's Starshield division, indicating an increasingly deepening involvement with the Pentagon and the broader US military infrastructure. If successful, these satellites have the potential to significantly enhance America's reconnaissance capabilities by providing extensive coverage across the globe, aiding intelligence operations and monitoring potential targets with heightened precision. #US #Spysatellite #Elonmusk #SpaceX #Satellite

Few days in Turkeye. Great discussion with Mr Serdar Huseyin, the first President of Turkeye Space Agency. Turkey has been making significant strides in space and satellite technology in recent years. Turkey has been investing heavily in satellite technology. 🔻Göktürk-1 and Göktürk-2: Earth observation satellites used for military and civilian purposes. 🔻Türksat Satellites: A series of communication satellites that provide telecommunication and broadcasting services over Turkey, Europe, and parts of Asia and Africa. 🔻IMECE: A domestically developed high-resolution Earth observation satellite. Türksat 5A and Türksat 5B were built in cooperation with Airbus Defense and Space and launched by SpaceX. With ambitious plans and steady investments in satellite technology, defense applications, and space exploration, Turkey is working toward becoming a competitive space power in the coming decades. #turkey #space #earth #satellite #defense #malaysia #technology #aerospace

In an effort to have more maneuverable and longer-lasting satellites on orbit, the Space Force wants to lean heavily on commercial innovations in refueling, maintenance and other logistics technologies that can be used for military spacecraft. However, despite some initial forward movement by the service, industry is still looking for some direction — as well as critical funding — from the Pentagon that will steer technology developments in the right direction and give a boost to the overall market. https://lnkd.in/gzETZpPB