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So, just one day into our announcement about Space-Tech / Sidereus Space Dynamics joining forces to bring EOS to the US Aerospace and Defense Market I have a lot of questions and misunderstandings to clarify. While EOS will be able to launch from almost anywhere at any time and more specifically on demand, we obviously will be limited in the scope of our operations by regulatory agencies and other factors. US military clients are a different story since their needs allow them far greater flexibility in their operational scope. So, we expect EOS to be operated closer to its full flight potential by Defense clients than in commercial applications. Even in purely commercial applications, we are considering launching from multiple locations. While we may start operations out of Kennedy Space Center LC-46 and or LC-48 we see great alternatives in launching from Texas, Yuma Arizona, and Space Port Ameica New Mexico just to mention a few. The plan is to manufacture EOS in the US for the US Aerospace and Defence Market. This will allow us to comply with ITAR regulations. Well, I hope this helps clarify some of the questions about what we are planning.

In the realm of aerospace and defense, the dynamics of joint space operations present a formidable challenge. As we delve into the intricacies of this evolving landscape, it becomes evident that effective collaboration and strategic planning are paramount for success. In this comprehensive exploration, we shed light on the multifaceted challenges inherent in joint space operations, offering insights that go beyond the surface to provide a nuanced understanding of the complexities involved. https://lnkd.in/dacfNJuk

In episode 179 of the Aerospace Advantage, Space Electronic Warfare: Key to Modern Combat Operations, John “Slick” Baum and Charles Galbreath chat with Col Chris “Trigger” Fernengel and Lt Col Chris “Shocker” Adams of the Space Force. It’s no secret that space is an increasingly contested domain. The U.S. didn’t want it to be this way, but our adversaries chose that vector and now we must respond. Electronic warfare stands as the Space Force’s leading offensive counterspace capability at the moment. It’s also a means our adversaries possess and have used against us. This is a big deal given that space operations depend on cyber and the electromagnetic spectrum to connect the enterprise both within space and to downlink stations on earth. We explore these realities with two of the Space Force’s top experts on the topic. Understanding the risks, capabilities, and limitations of space electronic warfare is crucial to inform the ongoing discussion regarding counterspace capabilities and the need to improve the U.S. space architecture’s resilience. There are huge implications for cross-domain operations as well. https://lnkd.in/e2q5bskS

Military practitioners (specifically Marines) tend to think of cyber, EMS, and space as tertiary aspects supporting the physical realm to accomplish multi-domain objectives. While true, they are inherently multi-domain activities that enable information and maneuver objectives. Competition in these environments is tough, fast, and highly impactful. It requires deliberate approaches, technical methods, and irregular thinking and cooperation. Offensive and defensive EW is right in the mix—find your space SME and ask them how. I can’t think of smarter more adept modern thinkers than Col Galbreath and this podcast team.

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# Facing the Growing Satellite Threat # The surge in commercial #satellites with advanced #radar imagery is transforming modern conflicts. Armed forces must rethink their camouflage and decoy strategies to avoid detection. Synthetic aperture radar (#SAR) satellites, orbiting at 560 km, can penetrate darkness and clouds to reveal military assets anywhere on Earth. Previously accessible mainly to major military powers, SAR technology is now offered by commercial companies like Finland’s ICEYE and the US's Capella Space. ICEYE aims to cover “every square meter of the Earth, every hour,” with over 20 satellites in orbit and plans for nearly 40 by 2024. This rapid growth is fueled by cheaper space launches, smaller satellite sizes, and increasing demand from sectors like agriculture and firefighting. #Protecting Military Assets through #Stealth Def Stealth Industries provides innovative solutions to counter this threat: Advanced Thermal Camouflage Suit: Reduces thermal signature to blend with the environment starting at distance 50 metre. Real Terrain Camo Net: Provides effective visual concealment by mimicking the surrounding terrain. Mobile Camouflage System: Protects mobile assets like trucks and tanks with adaptive camouflage having SAR Protection as well. Electro-Magnetic Decoy: Creates false targets to mislead enemy detection systems and Provide SAR Imagery. Enhance your military strategy and stay undetected with our cutting-edge stealth solutions. Contact us: Contact@defstealth.com www.defstealth.com

The U.S. Space Force has narrowed down the competition for its next-generation anti-jamming communications satellites to aerospace giants Boeing and Northrop Grumman, according to a recent program update. The Protected Tactical Satellite-Resilient (PTS-R) program aims to develop a constellation of satellites resistant to cyber attacks and jamming, ensuring U.S. forces can maintain secure communications in contested environments. Both companies won contracts in 2020 to develop PTS-R prototype payloads for on-orbit demonstrations planned for fiscal year 2025. Boeing’s payload will be hosted on the WGS-11 Wideband Global Satcom satellite the company is producing under a separate military contract. Northrop Grumman designed a dedicated PTS-R satellite built on an ESPAStar-HP bus. The Space Systems Command initially indicated the next phase of the PTS-R procurement would be an open competition, but in a notice published May 23 the command said new market research concluded that Boeing and Northrop Grumman are the only companies capable of meeting the program’s stringent requirements. The Space Force is seeking $349 million for the PTS-R program in its fiscal year 2025 budget proposal. #SpaceForce #PTSRprogram #SecureComms Illustrations of Boeing's WGS-11 with PTS payload (top) and Northrop Grumman's ESPA-HP bus.

New Paper Alert 🌔 Pack It In, Pack It Out: Updating Policy and Standards for Cislunar Sustainability A future of robust civil, military, and commercial activity in cislunar space is driving a need for updates to the global standards for spaceflight safety and disposal. In anticipation of compliance challenges for civil and military missions, The Aerospace Corporation undertook a cislunar-focused review of three foundational documents on space-debris mitigation, disposal, and safety of flight. In this paper, Joseph Gangestad finds that if unified government action is not taken in the next two years, widely disparate standards of sustainability may be enforced by different organizations based on extemporaneous rulemaking in the absence of a concerted, quantitative effort to determine the best path forward. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/eH-Q4ZKT

As humanity expands regular space operations beyond geosynchronous orbit, we have a precious opportunity to set precedents that support sustainability of the Earth-Moon system for future generations. Check out this paper from my friend and colleague Joseph Gangestad for an insightful discussion of the key policy levers to virtuously shape the future of cislunar space. #space #cislunar #sustainability #Aerospace

Cislunar space policy is critical to the future of space exploration and security. Luckily, Aerospace has the top experts on Cislunar space and strategy working to solve tough problems in that emerging area.