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📢 China’s Energy Weapon Advances Sharing from our CEO, John Longhurst: The latest reveals from China in its quest to dominate directed energy developments and counter-space capabilities. Read the latest developments, and implications below. #EWLIVE #ElectronicWarfare #DefenseTechnology #Innovation #TangentLink

North Korea's latest satellite launch ended in failure, but analysts see signs of technological progress. The liquid oxygen and petroleum engine used suggests advancements and possible foreign assistance. Despite the setback, this marks a notable step in North Korea's space ambitions. #NorthKorea #SpaceLaunch #TechnologyAdvances #RocketScience #GlobalSecurity https://lnkd.in/gmR5--jU

The space industry relies heavily on Positioning / Navigation and communication services. A cornerstone for militaries around the world a nuclear-armed submarines, mobile nuclear weapon platforms and stealth planes and hidden rockets that carry these. These industries and capabilities are one breakthrough away from becoming obsolete. That is small and tunable neutrino detection. Via the measurement of solar neutrinos, we can tell with very high accuracy where we are. As both the magnetic field and the direction neutrinos are hitting the detector can be used to calculate the position and heading accurately (But it will even work without a magnetic field, so it will also be the ideal positioning system on the Moon, Mars, open space etc). With neutrino detection, we can eventually have quantum-encrypted point-to-point communication from any place on Earth to any place in our solar system. Network towers, undersea cables, sat networks like Starlink etc will have an incredible competitor as neutrino communication does not this costly infrastructure. Conversely, a detection network that is tuned to neutrinos given off by the unmistakable decay chains of both U235 and PU 239 will likewise broadcast their position on Earth and beyond. No matter where you are. No matter how fast you are going. The element of surprise will be gone and while it wont eliminate the usage of nuclear weapons, it will be much harder to "Win" a nuclear war. Thus helping to prevent it, or perhaps ignite it. While currently, our detectors are as large as a city block at times, there will likely be methods discovered that could shrink it down to perhaps a car, then a fridge, then a shoe carton and eventually down into a single chip. It will probably not come within the next 5 years, but it will perhaps after that time, it would be wise to prepare for that eventuality. Either by diversifying investments, or investing into the R&D of it yourself or by having a contingency doctrine available that can deal with such a reality. It would be a shame if we were caught with our pants down.

Russia and China are actively developing nuclear capabilities specifically designed to target U.S. satellites, posing a significant challenge to existing norms regarding the militarization of space. Both nations perceive U.S. satellite networks as crucial for military operations and strategic advantage. Russia has been testing satellites that may be equipped for nuclear detonation, aiming to disrupt satellite functionality through increased radiation exposure. At the same time, China is advancing its capabilities to conduct lower-altitude nuclear detonations, which could create localized radiation fields that incapacitate U.S. space assets without triggering a full-scale nuclear war. The Russian satellite Cosmos-2553, which operates in a high-radiation orbit, exemplifies this dual-purpose strategy. While it may appear to serve scientific purposes, its orbital position suggests it could be used to gather data relevant to a nuclear anti-satellite (ASAT) program. In contrast, China’s military technologists have leveraged advancements in AI and supercomputing, enabling them to model nuclear detonations with high precision. This capability allows China to plan targeted attacks on U.S. satellites, enhancing their strategic options in a potential conflict. The implications of these developments indicate a new arms race in space, where nuclear weapons are viewed as tools to ensure dominance over adversaries. By holding U.S. satellite networks at risk, both Russia and China are shifting the landscape of military strategy. As these nations pursue such capabilities, the need for international dialogue on the weaponization of space becomes increasingly urgent. Ensuring a stable and secure space environment is critical for global security and the prevention of conflict escalation. Please select 💡 if you thought this post made a great point, offered a new idea, or shared helpful insights or advice. #SpaceSecurity #NuclearDeterrence #USMilitary #Russia #China #SatelliteDefense #SpaceArmsRace #GlobalSecurity #MilitaryStrategy #DefenseInnovation #InternationalRelations #SpacePolicy #EmergingThreats

Interesting article; a kind of introductory guide to #russian and #chinese #space-centric #nuclear operations & goals for the future…or present. I wonder if these measures are expected to impact Russian and Chinese #cosmonauts, or their respective governments care…maybe a formal or tacit withdrawlal from space programs can be used as an indicator? #russia #china #outerspace #satellites #leo https://lnkd.in/ecTHbSff

Russia and China’s space-based nuclear ASAT advancements present immediate risks to U.S. military space systems. Both nations are leveraging nuclear capabilities to disrupt space networks, threatening U.S. reliance on proliferated satellite constellations. CRG’s SME-Based Opportunities, INTERIM Advice & Differentiators: Opp - Space Resilience & Nuclear Hardening: The U.S. must build resilient satellites that can withstand nuclear effects like enhanced radiation belts and EMPs. -         Advice: Invest in radiation-hardened systems and AI-driven satellite autonomy for real-time response and recovery. -         Differentiator: CRG’s expertise in space-hardening positions clients to deliver durable, mission-critical satellite solutions. Opp - AI & Autonomous Space Operations: Russia’s and China’s strategies necessitate AI-enhanced satellites for automated adjustments and survivability. -         Advice: Develop autonomous systems to maintain operational tempo under nuclear stress. -         Differentiator: CRG equips clients with cutting-edge AI tools to optimize satellite performance in contested environments. Opp - EMP Defense: Space detonations risk critical terrestrial infrastructure. -         Advice: Offer EMP-hardened systems for both space and ground networks. -         Differentiator: CRG’s EMP defense solutions safeguard mission continuity across all domains. Contact CRG today for expertise in space resilience and EMP defense. 👉 crgroupinc.com | contact@crgroupinc.com #CRG #SpaceWarfare #NuclearASAT #DefenseInnovation #AI #EMPDefense #SatelliteSecurity #EW #Nuclear #ASAT #Satellites #NationalDefense #NationalSecurity #EMP

Russia's veto against the deployment of nuclear weapons in space might be seen not merely as political subterfuge but as a strategic maneuver grounded in historical precedence. From the advancements in sailing technology during the 14th to 17th centuries to the control of airspace in the 1940s, the pursuit of domain dominance has historically been instrumental in sustaining empires. The placement of nuclear weapons in space could catalyze global weapons proliferation in the cosmos, escalating an arms race beyond Earth's confines. Particularly a nation that has shown aggression towards non-hostile neighbors. #UN #space

A nuclear detonation in space would certainly cause a disruption. Disruptions, of course, make for opportunities. Russia turning most satellites in LEO into scrap would create quite a lot of opportunity for a new class of private space contractors interested in cleaning up the mess. Especially since the FCC and international partners have a rule that all satellite operators in LEO have to dispose of their junk within five years of end of mission: https://lnkd.in/ebQTFBd2 Russia launched Cosmos 2553 in February of 2022. The FCC issued its deorbiting rule on September 30, 2022. When you know the Russians are going to hand you a bunch of lemons, you might as well get ready to make lemonade. Let’s see what happens. https://lnkd.in/ejpTW7-E

When China built and tested their Nuclear weapons in 1964 , India responded with Smiling Buddha in 1974. Today China has 500+ satellites in space and India is at 58. This is a technological advantage beyond repair and the clear insight is , India is going to be the centre of Demand for it's own space assets in the near future. There is no question that satellites today are mostly put to use of National security and intelligence gathering use cases and there are many class of satellites which can do the same. EO , SAR , Hyperspectral , SIGINT , ELINT etc. Some satellites are even put in space to look and analyse other space objects. Chinese have plenty of all the above satellites and India has just started industrialising this domain. While it's easy for India to depend on external suppliers for it's space assets , it will again put us in a tricky position and in a complicated web of navigating diplomacies to protect / scale our assets. The only option ahead of us , is building Space technology in India and possibly for the world and making India a Self reliant and capable focal point for the global space industry. Companies like Dhruva Space are at the forefront of serving this National demand & building technology across different range of space - use cases mentioned above. Next 5-10 years are going to be a golden era for Indian Space and Defence sectors. I am sure, the talented individuals are noting this historic opportunity and are enabling and contributing to the cause. Jai Hind.

Nukes in space? Well, there is this thing called the Outer Space Treaty (1967). BLUF - the treaty prohibits signatories from putting into orbit any weapons systems that are WMD - nuclear, chemical, biological, radiological, etc. The purpose of the weapon need not be to attack targets on the ground. Putting the weapons into space is a grave breach in and of itself. (Article IV) That said... Russia can't even fight Ukraine. Yet somehow, they're going to come up with the capability (and the money) to put nukes in orbit in an attempt to blind the US constellation? (That's what we call our comms and intel satellites.) They may want to put nukes in space - but they don't have the wherewithal to make that event happen at the moment. Panetta, in his remarks, is being coy. Protecting the constellation has been a mission of the NRO since its founding. We have various mechanisms to protect the constellation. Not all are classified. On 21 February 2008, the US Navy destroyed a malfunctioning US spy satellite, USA-193, using a RIM-161 Standard Missile 3 about 247 km (153 mi) above the Pacific Ocean. The purpose was to destroy the satellite and to test our ASAT capability. That was our last known ASAT test. Two years ago, to avoid an "anti-satellite race," the United States announced it would cease operations in developing ASAT technology. To our knowledge, the last ASAT test was in 2021. The main issue was junk flying around after the satellites were destroyed. Unlike Star Trek or Star Wars - when something blows up in space - it isn't vaporized. That debris represented a problem for the future of space launches. As a broader issue, there is concern that companies like SpaceX, who want to launch thousands of satellites in LEO, could create a debris field that would make celestial navigation impossible. Space is about the most expensive thing any country can engage in. Obviously, the Russians could decide to forgo other things in favor of a space-based nuke - but it would have to withdraw from the Outer Space Treaty. That act would undoubtedly cause the US to withdraw as well. The most likely result is that China and Russia would face the entirety of the US space industry and the A&D sectors for domination of Space and the Moon. It would be a game they wouldn't win.