C4ISR Breakfast Series: Satellite bandwidth on the fast track

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We don’t really know what we don’t know in orbit

Recent events show that current methods for calculating satellite collision in orbit are outdated and nearsighted, and better math for conjunction mitigation could shape how humans manage risk to maintain vital functions of space.
Finding Baghdadi: Why protecting space assets is vital to national security

The head of the United Launch Alliance discusses the changing battlefield and what steps the U.S. should take to prepare for a contested arena in space.
Britain kicks off competition to manage ground stations for next Skynet satellite program

Britain’s defense secretary has fired the starting gun on an industry competition to manage the ground station element of the £6 billion Skynet 6 communications satellite program.
Russian satellite creeps up to Intelsat satellite – again

Since launching in 2014, the Russian satellite Luch has sidled up to a number of other satellites, raising concerns that it could be intercepting data.