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From the United States to Europe, the state has re-entered the space sector: – In 2019, the US established Space Force, its first new independent military service since the U.S. Air Force in 1947. – In May 2024, the European Space Agency launched an initiative to develop a European counterpart to SpaceX, selecting two companies to pioneer commercial cargo services to the International Space Station. – In the Ukraine War, satellite technology has assumed a crucial role. Russia has successfully jammed Starlink and is rumored to have developed a nuclear-powered anti-satellite weapon that could be launched into orbit. Visit our website to read the full-length version of our Horizon 'The state is stepping back into space': https://lnkd.in/erWCYweT Original publication date: June 4, 2024 #Dasym #Space #Geopolitics

Blue Origin Joins the Big Leagues In a significant shift, the U.S. Space Force has awarded Blue Origin a share of its National Security Space Launch (NSSL) contracts, marking the first time a company other than SpaceX and United Launch Alliance (ULA) will launch military payloads. This move, part of the NSSL Phase 3 strategy, aims to increase competition and innovation in the military launch sector. The Space Force has adopted a "dual-lane" approach for its launch needs: Lane 1:  Focuses on "commercial-like" missions with higher risk tolerance. Blue Origin, SpaceX, and ULA are vying for a share of at least 30 missions valued at $5.6B over the next 5 years. Lane 2:  Reserved for missions demanding stringent security and performance, primarily utilizing SpaceX and ULA. #SpaceX #ULA #BlueOrigin

🛰️ L3Harris Technologies Advances in Space Force Program with Infrared Sensor Satellite... L3Harris' infrared sensor satellite has successfully cleared the preliminary design review for the Space Force’s Medium Earth Orbit (MEO) Missile Warning and Tracking program. Key Highlights: 🔹The review marks L3Harris as a key player in future defense projects within the Space Force program. 🔹The government-led Epoch 2 program is dedicated to enhancing satellite capabilities for both tracking and early warning functions. 🔹Next on the agenda: a critical design review scheduled for 2024, aiming to further solidify L3Harris' position in space defense technology. This milestone indicates a strategic shift in defense priorities - moving from solely tracking hypersonic missiles to integrating advanced early warning systems in satellites. L3Harris' success showcases the evolving landscape of space technology and its vital role in national defense against new-age threats. How do you think this advancement will impact future defense strategies? https://lnkd.in/e5Eb-EFt #SpaceForce #DefenseTechnology #Innovation #L3Harris #SatelliteTech

The U.S. Space Forces – Space (S4S) has awarded Northrop Grumman an additional $1.8 billion for the Next-Generation Overhead Persistent Infrared (Next-Gen OPIR) program, increasing the total contract value to over $4.1 billion. 🇺🇸 This new phase includes the development, launch, and operational transition of two polar-orbiting satellites, which are essential for enhancing missile detection capabilities, especially in the challenging monitoring regions of the Northern Hemisphere. 🛰️ The first satellite is scheduled for launch in 2028, with full operational capability expected by 2031. https://lnkd.in/eUXFZenT #Space #Defense #SatelliteTechnology #USSpaceForce

This was inevitable and bound to happen sooner or later, few questions pop up… What can we do about it to monitor and protect our Space Assets? Which technologies do we have today that we can use, or combine, to monitor and evaluate potential space threats? LeoLabs is an interesting service to look out for… Capturing high resolution images of Space Assets using Maxar Technologies Non-Earth Imaging (NEI) service can provide us with “Eyes in Space”… much needed insight of what’s out there… can you think of others? 🙃

🚀 Space is an increasingly #militarised domain, and armed forces are more and more relying on private companies for #space capabilities. In particular, SpaceX has become central by deploying #Starlink in #Ukraine and by providing several services to the US military. 🇪🇺 Concurrently, the #EU signed a contract with SpaceX to launch its Galileo satellites, and concluded a parallel security agreement with the US. However, as Matilde Sacchi explains, this arrangement might seriously undermine the EU’s strategic autonomy. ✏️ This paper was edited by Manfred Sintorn and supervised by Riccardo Angelo Grassi. 🔗 Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/djfbTxp8

The power of military-grade titanium takes defense and space exploration to new heights. Because both missiles and spacecraft encounter extreme conditions, titanium casings can withstand extreme temperatures and launch pressures. The defense industry is on an upward trajectory. As of 2024, the sector's compound annual growth rate has jumped to 3.1% and is only growing due to more available defense contracts. There is potential for increased demand and rapid development of new products, and E-fab is here to help you revolutionize your project. We are committed to continuous improvement and meeting the industry's evolving needs. Titanium's superior structural integrity and reduced weight are a game-changer for these new defense applications. Find out how military-grade titanium can elevate your next defense or space project: https://buff.ly/4c3x8zX #EFab #DefenseInnovation #TitaniumTechnology #EFabExcellence #TitaniumApplications #MissilesandSpaceExploration

🚀🌌🔄 The United States Space Force will soon test the ability of its experimental X-37B spacecraft to rapidly change orbits using what it calls “aerobraking maneuvers” in space. During the test, the X-37B will utilize the drag of Earth’s atmosphere to slow down, allowing it to swiftly move into a lower orbit with minimal reliance on propulsion engines. This conserves fuel, enabling extended mission duration and range. “This first-of-a-kind maneuver from the X-37B is an incredibly important milestone for the US Space Force as we seek to expand our aptitude and ability to perform in this challenging domain,” Chief of Space Operations Gen. Chance Saltzman noted. #military #army #defense #defence #defenseindustry #defenceindustry #defensetech #defencetech #militarytech #technology #innovation #us #unitedstates #usspaceforce #guardians #space

"We need to move faster" to get imaging satellites into space, experts advise the U.S. government, as reported by Sandra Erwin in SpaceNews — “The commercial satellite industry must innovate further to meet the U.S. military's needs." Starris has been created to fulfill this demand, launching space-qualified optical payloads from idea to orbit in less than one year. Read the article here:  https://lnkd.in/gsdj5cRX

News Pick-up: Japan to Take Part in AsterX Space Defense Drill with NATO Members By Madoka Kitamatsu and Yusuke Takeuchi URL: https://lnkd.in/gpWF9Tur Summary: The AsterX 2024 exercise on countering threats in space will be held between March 4-15 at the French National Centre for Space Studies in Toulouse. Including Japan, there will be participation from 16 other countries. The exercise aims to enhance training in a simulated space environment to address evolving threats. With a scenario inspired by current and future space warfare challenges, the drills will involve 140 participants, including foreign observers, and simulate diverse threat types across various orbits. #YCAPS #space #NATO #AsterX