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Retired Russian geostationary 'inspector' satellite appears to fragment, raising GEO debris risk

Ground-based sensors report a retired Russian geostationary “inspector” satellite appears to have fragmented months after retirement. The breakup adds trackable debris in GEO, increasing collision and long-term contamination risks for high‑Earth orbit assets and complicating space situational awareness.

2026-01-30T13:03:58.297066-08:00

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Experts warn critical infrastructure — from satellites to seabed — is increasingly vulnerable

2026-01-30T03:03:46.901250-08:00

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GAO: Space Development Agency lacks adequate planning for Proliferated Warfighter Space Architecture (PWSA)

2026-01-29T22:13:45.663715-08:00

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NRO declassifies JUMPSEAT: eight Cold War HEO SIGINT satellites (1971–1987)

2026-01-28T14:10:32.315014-08:00

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Retired Russian geostationary 'inspector' satellite appears to fragment, raising GEO debris risk Ground-based sensors report a retired Russian geostationary “inspector” satellite appears to have fragmented months after retirement. The breakup adds trackable debris in GEO, increasing collision and long-term contamination risks for high‑Earth orbit assets and complicating space situational awareness.

2026-01-30T13:03:58.297066-08:00

Retired Russian geostationary 'inspector' satellite appears to fragment, raising GEO debris risk

Associated Press

Satellite imagery shows activity at two Iranian nuclear sites struck last year amid protest crackdown Satellite images show recent activity at two Iranian nuclear sites that were struck last year by Israel and the United States, suggesting Tehran may be attempting to salvage or conceal remaining materials. The movements come as nationwide protests and a government crackdown raise regional tensions and international scrutiny.

2026-01-30T10:14:27.437962-08:00

Satellite imagery shows activity at two Iranian nuclear sites struck last year amid protest crackdown

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Experts warn critical infrastructure — from satellites to seabed — is increasingly vulnerable Experts warn that critical infrastructure — ranging from satellites and orbital services to subsea cables and seabed installations — faces growing physical and cyber threats, with defenders describing current resilience as nascent: “We are on Day 1. A lot more needs to be done.”

2026-01-30T03:03:46.901250-08:00

Experts warn critical infrastructure — from satellites to seabed — is increasingly vulnerable

SpaceWatch Global

Opinion: Shaping the UK’s next‑generation MILSATCOM — sovereignty, resilience and capability A SpaceWatch.GLOBAL opinion asks what the UK’s next‑generation MILSATCOM satellites should deliver, outlining design priorities across sovereign control, resilient architectures and operational capability. It frames choices that will shape procurement, industrial policy and interoperability with allies as the UK plans its future military satcom fleet.

2026-01-30T02:36:14.790472-08:00

Opinion: Shaping the UK’s next‑generation MILSATCOM — sovereignty, resilience and capability

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GAO: Space Development Agency lacks adequate planning for Proliferated Warfighter Space Architecture (PWSA) The Government Accountability Office this week found the Space Development Agency lacks adequate planning for the Proliferated Warfighter Space Architecture (PWSA), saying the watchdog was unimpressed with SDA's preparations. The GAO report flags planning shortfalls that complicate oversight and program execution.

2026-01-29T22:13:45.663715-08:00

GAO: Space Development Agency lacks adequate planning for Proliferated Warfighter Space Architecture (PWSA)

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Alabama National Guard general to manage Space Command headquarters transition An Alabama National Guard general has been named to oversee the transition of U.S. Space Command's headquarters, taking charge of coordinating the move, site setup and initial operational transfer. The appointment centralizes transition management under a senior Guard officer during the command's relocation process.

2026-01-29T14:56:19.334241-08:00

Alabama National Guard general to manage Space Command headquarters transition

Reuters

SpaceX says it blocked Russian use of Starlink to guide one‑way attack drones, Kyiv praises rapid response Ukraine says SpaceX swiftly blocked and investigated an attempt by Russian forces to harness Starlink satellite links to extend the range and guidance of one‑way attack drones. Kyiv praised the companys rapid intervention by senior leadership and has asked SpaceX to probe alleged misuse of its terminals.

2026-01-29T06:30:40.572082-08:00

SpaceX says it blocked Russian use of Starlink to guide one‑way attack drones, Kyiv praises rapid response

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US Army Calls for 'Space Soldiers' to Bolster Space‑Domain Operations The U.S. Army has asked for a new type of 'space soldier'—personnel dedicated to space‑domain surveillance and operations—to bolster its contribution to joint space missions. The move signals an effort to field organic space operators to provide persistent warning and tighter integration with ground and joint formations.

2026-01-29T05:46:28.126884-08:00

US Army Calls for 'Space Soldiers' to Bolster Space‑Domain Operations

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Retired Russian geostationary 'inspector' satellite appears to fragment, raising GEO debris risk

Experts warn critical infrastructure — from satellites to seabed — is increasingly vulnerable

GAO: Space Development Agency lacks adequate planning for Proliferated Warfighter Space Architecture (PWSA)

NRO declassifies JUMPSEAT: eight Cold War HEO SIGINT satellites (1971–1987)

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