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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? 🙃

SDA is pleased to announce the completed awards for Tranche 2 Transport Layer- Alpha variant. These include two OTA prototype agreements with a total value of approximately $1.3 billion to Northrop Grumman Space Systems and York Space Systems LLC to build and operate the Tranche 2 Transport Layer (T2TL) - Alpha variant constellation, consisting of 100 #satellites. The T2TL- Alpha constellation will provide global communications access and deliver persistent, regional, and encrypted connectivity to support missions like beyond-line-of-sight targeting and missile warning and missile tracking of advance missile threats as part of the Proliferated Warfighter Space Architecture. Details here: https://lnkd.in/ei2DXBiJ #SemperCitius #TeamSDA #PWSA #Space #Satellites

Satellites with maneuvering capability--that's what everyone desires to mitigate non-cooperative #SpaceDebris collision risk, right? True, but.... In 1969 a ban was being considered on maneuvering satellites to help alleviate potential false alarms in the detection of MIRV's used with nuclear-armed ICBMs. (Launch detection early warning did not become routine until the 1970s!) See except below, original source document available at https://bit.ly/3ZxKK0G (resolves to an nro.gov URL) Military Space History #5

✍ Sanctity of Contracts at the most! In an era where space exploration and defense are increasingly intertwined, the delicacy of contracts cannot be overstated. The agreement established between the U.S. Air Force and SpaceX marks a significant step in leveraging commercial capabilities for military endeavors. Yet, the sanctity of these contracts underscores the critical balance between innovation and security in space ventures. Managing such crucial contract can become unimaginably cumbersome when a slight loophole causes huge turmoil, and the same can be controlled in just fraction of moment, know how! Happy to discuss! #contractmanagement #spacex #elonmusk #contractreview #spaceexploration #usairforce #LegittAI

Last month, the Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) awarded an IDIQ contract for Proliferated Low Earth Orbit (#PLEO) Satellite-Based Services to 16 different #satellite operators and integrators. In his latest post on the Government Satellite Report, Ram Rao of SES Space & Defense shares three reasons why this PLEO contract is revolutionary, and three considerations the United States Department of Defense should keep in mind when choosing a PLEO provider. https://bit.ly/3S5xPkY #militarytechnology #satellitecommunications

🚀 Is Space Force's "Resilience" Strategy Enough for Orbital Defense? New CSPS analysis reveals challenges in the FY 2025 Defense Space Budget. With a constrained top-line, the focus is on proliferation and commercial partnerships. But is this enough? Key points: a) $29.6 billion requested for Space Force (3.5% of DoD budget) b) Emphasis on distributed, resilient space capabilities c) Integration of commercial satellite services d) Debate: "Brown Waters" vs "Blue Waters" space strategy Is resilience truly deterrence? The space domain needs a credible offensive counterforce capability to ensure robust defense. What's your take on the future of space defense strategy? Link: https://lnkd.in/gxrtdD8v #SpaceForce #SpaceDefense #MilitaryStrategy #SpaceTechnology #DefenseBudget #NationalSecurity

Space Delta 4 is in the spotlight as the topic of this week's SpOC Virtual Trading Card! Learn how DEL 4 Guardians keep the watch from operating locations around the world to perform the Space Force's critical Missile Warning mission. Space Delta 6 is up next week! United States Space Force #SpOCTradingCards #SemperSupra #ViaVincimus #USSF5

Published the Doctrine on Space Intelligence. Space Training and Readiness Command recently released a significant publication that is set to shape the future of space intelligence within the U.S. Space Force (USSF). According to the command, Space Doctrine Publication (SDP) 2-0, Intelligence provides the joint force with the Guardian’s perspective on the best practices and principles to support freedom of operation in, from, and to space. SDP 2-0, Intelligence, serves as the foundation for intelligence operations in the USSF. The publication outlines how intelligence contributes to space operations, enhances the body of intelligence data available to joint warfighters, and underscores the role of Guardians in the intelligence community. #Intelligence #Space #USSF #SpacePolicy #SpaceIntelligence #AeroSpace #SpaceOperation #SpaceForce #CYBINT #GEOINT #IMINT #SIGINT #OSINT #HUMINT #ISR #ISTAR #CCIRM #SDA #SSA #TTP #EW Calogero Vinciguerra

Check out this informative article on the US Military's Proliferated Warfighter Space Architecture (PWSA) program. The Space Development Agency (SDA) is set to allocate over $30B in the next decade to establish, maintain and enhance a constellation of 400-600 satellites, creating a significant opportunity for satellite manufacturers, subsystem providers, launch providers, and more. This initiative is driving both technical and commercial innovation in the industry. A big thanks to Case Taylor for compiling this research. #PWSA #SatelliteIndustry #SpaceDevelopmentAgency #MissionMDA https://lnkd.in/g2TmZRGe