Featured in early warningBYJoseph TrevithickSep 14, 2021ShareDARPA Wants Cheap Laser Communications Terminals To Allow Any Satellite To Talk To AnotherA cheap laser terminal that can handle multiple waveforms will drastically expand the resiliency and capabilities of space-based communications. BYJoseph TrevithickSep 14, 2021ShareBYThomas NewdickFeb 16, 2021ShareTake A Rare Look Inside Russia’s Doomsday Ballistic Missile Warning SystemAs Russia’s early warning network marks 50 years of service, one of its satellite control centers opened its doors. BYThomas NewdickFeb 16, 2021ShareBYTyler RogowayDec 16, 2020ShareRamstein Air Base In Germany Experiences Potential Incoming Missile Scare (Updated)It remains unclear exactly who caused the scare and where the supposed launch emanated from. BYTyler RogowayDec 16, 2020ShareBYJoseph TrevithickNov 27, 2020ShareNew Insights Into Mysterious Soviet ‘Dome Of Light’ Phenomenon In Declassified DocumentsAir Force analysts were baffled by the massive light shows, which may have been a countermeasure against American early warning satellites. BYJoseph TrevithickNov 27, 2020ShareBYJoseph TrevithickOct 6, 2020ShareWork Begins On Starlink-Like Constellation Of Small Hypersonic Missile-Tracking SatellitesThe Pentagon’s grand space strategy envisions a shift from larger, expensive satellites to massive constellations of smaller, easier to replace ones. BYJoseph TrevithickOct 6, 2020ShareBYJoseph TrevithickJan 10, 2020ShareAmerican Officials Say Intelligence Points To Iran Shooting Down Ukrainian Airliner (Updated)The aircraft crashed shortly after takeoff while Iran was on high alert for an American counterattack after firing missiles at U.S. troops in Iraq. BYJoseph TrevithickJan 10, 2020ShareBYJoseph TrevithickDec 2, 2019ShareRussia Plans To Set Up Massive New Radar Array To Help “Control” The Arctic RegionRussia claims the new radar would give it enhanced early warning of incoming aircraft, cruise missiles, and hypersonic weapons from the region. BYJoseph TrevithickDec 2, 2019ShareBYTyler RogowayDec 1, 2019ShareU.S. Infrared Satellite Data Could Settle The Debate Over Pakistan-India DogfightThe constellation of orbital sensors can detect infrared events such as missile launches, artillery fire, and planes exploding in the sky. BYTyler RogowayDec 1, 2019ShareBYBrett Tingley and Tyler RogowayDec 1, 2019ShareThe U.S. Can’t Buy Greenland But Thule Air Base Is Set To Become More Vital Than Ever BeforeWith Russia drastically expanding its capabilities above the Arctic Circle, the frigid base will be key to America’s own plans for the region. BYBrett Tingley and Tyler RogowayDec 1, 2019ShareBYJoseph TrevithickJun 30, 2019ShareChina Reveals It Has Two Underwater Listening Devices Within Range of GuamThe sensors are officially for scientific purposes, but they could just as easily monitor submarine movements and gather other intelligence. BYJoseph TrevithickJun 30, 2019ShareBYJoseph TrevithickJun 29, 2019ShareSouth China Sea Underwater “Environmental” Sensor Net Could Track U.S. SubsOfficially, China’s planned system will gather scientific data, but it also has an unspecified “national defense” role. BYJoseph TrevithickJun 29, 2019ShareBYTyler RogowayMar 24, 2018ShareStrategic Command Boss’s Computer Screens Go Dark When Foreign Missile Is LaunchedCNN gives us a look inside STRATCOM’s “battle deck” and talks current realities of strategic deterrence with General Hyten. BYTyler RogowayMar 24, 2018ShareBYTyler RogowayFeb 28, 2018ShareStrategic Command Boss Makes Case For Satellites Capable Of Tracking Hypersonic VehiclesA previously unknown satellite sensor called the Midcourse Tracking Sensor could target ballistic missiles and discriminate between decoys as well. BYTyler RogowayFeb 28, 2018Share
BYJoseph TrevithickSep 14, 2021ShareDARPA Wants Cheap Laser Communications Terminals To Allow Any Satellite To Talk To AnotherA cheap laser terminal that can handle multiple waveforms will drastically expand the resiliency and capabilities of space-based communications. BYJoseph TrevithickSep 14, 2021Share
BYThomas NewdickFeb 16, 2021ShareTake A Rare Look Inside Russia’s Doomsday Ballistic Missile Warning SystemAs Russia’s early warning network marks 50 years of service, one of its satellite control centers opened its doors. BYThomas NewdickFeb 16, 2021Share
BYTyler RogowayDec 16, 2020ShareRamstein Air Base In Germany Experiences Potential Incoming Missile Scare (Updated)It remains unclear exactly who caused the scare and where the supposed launch emanated from. BYTyler RogowayDec 16, 2020Share
BYJoseph TrevithickNov 27, 2020ShareNew Insights Into Mysterious Soviet ‘Dome Of Light’ Phenomenon In Declassified DocumentsAir Force analysts were baffled by the massive light shows, which may have been a countermeasure against American early warning satellites. BYJoseph TrevithickNov 27, 2020Share
BYJoseph TrevithickOct 6, 2020ShareWork Begins On Starlink-Like Constellation Of Small Hypersonic Missile-Tracking SatellitesThe Pentagon’s grand space strategy envisions a shift from larger, expensive satellites to massive constellations of smaller, easier to replace ones. BYJoseph TrevithickOct 6, 2020Share
BYJoseph TrevithickJan 10, 2020ShareAmerican Officials Say Intelligence Points To Iran Shooting Down Ukrainian Airliner (Updated)The aircraft crashed shortly after takeoff while Iran was on high alert for an American counterattack after firing missiles at U.S. troops in Iraq. BYJoseph TrevithickJan 10, 2020Share
BYJoseph TrevithickDec 2, 2019ShareRussia Plans To Set Up Massive New Radar Array To Help “Control” The Arctic RegionRussia claims the new radar would give it enhanced early warning of incoming aircraft, cruise missiles, and hypersonic weapons from the region. BYJoseph TrevithickDec 2, 2019Share
BYTyler RogowayDec 1, 2019ShareU.S. Infrared Satellite Data Could Settle The Debate Over Pakistan-India DogfightThe constellation of orbital sensors can detect infrared events such as missile launches, artillery fire, and planes exploding in the sky. BYTyler RogowayDec 1, 2019Share
BYBrett Tingley and Tyler RogowayDec 1, 2019ShareThe U.S. Can’t Buy Greenland But Thule Air Base Is Set To Become More Vital Than Ever BeforeWith Russia drastically expanding its capabilities above the Arctic Circle, the frigid base will be key to America’s own plans for the region. BYBrett Tingley and Tyler RogowayDec 1, 2019Share
BYJoseph TrevithickJun 30, 2019ShareChina Reveals It Has Two Underwater Listening Devices Within Range of GuamThe sensors are officially for scientific purposes, but they could just as easily monitor submarine movements and gather other intelligence. BYJoseph TrevithickJun 30, 2019Share
BYJoseph TrevithickJun 29, 2019ShareSouth China Sea Underwater “Environmental” Sensor Net Could Track U.S. SubsOfficially, China’s planned system will gather scientific data, but it also has an unspecified “national defense” role. BYJoseph TrevithickJun 29, 2019Share
BYTyler RogowayMar 24, 2018ShareStrategic Command Boss’s Computer Screens Go Dark When Foreign Missile Is LaunchedCNN gives us a look inside STRATCOM’s “battle deck” and talks current realities of strategic deterrence with General Hyten. BYTyler RogowayMar 24, 2018Share
BYTyler RogowayFeb 28, 2018ShareStrategic Command Boss Makes Case For Satellites Capable Of Tracking Hypersonic VehiclesA previously unknown satellite sensor called the Midcourse Tracking Sensor could target ballistic missiles and discriminate between decoys as well. BYTyler RogowayFeb 28, 2018Share
