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'Open Space' — Private satellites shift power over communications, transport and warfare

'Open Space' argues reliance on satellite technology has shifted power to private actors and citizens—commercial satellites now shape communications, transport and warfare. The review shows distributed constellations and accessible platforms let individuals and firms exert influence that previously belonged to states.

2026-03-20T09:29:55.553881-07:00

SpaceNews.com

Holistic space observation: the shift from SSA to SDA

2026-03-20T06:10:23.867643-07:00

Ars Technica

Canada forges space‑defence pacts with Japan and Norway amid allied push to accelerate militarization

2026-03-20T04:58:18.516558-07:00

Ars Technica

Company builds satellites for 'high‑tempo engagement' as space warfare accelerates

2026-03-19T12:55:34.770314-07:00

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Wall Street Journal

'Open Space' — Private satellites shift power over communications, transport and warfare 'Open Space' argues reliance on satellite technology has shifted power to private actors and citizens—commercial satellites now shape communications, transport and warfare. The review shows distributed constellations and accessible platforms let individuals and firms exert influence that previously belonged to states.

2026-03-20T09:29:55.553881-07:00

'Open Space' — Private satellites shift power over communications, transport and warfare

SpaceNews.com

Holistic space observation: the shift from SSA to SDA This piece argues for moving beyond traditional Space Situational Awareness (SSA) to a broader Space Domain Awareness (SDA), promoting holistic observation of on‑orbit activity, environmental effects and attribution to support operations, governance and resilience across civil, commercial and military space actors.

2026-03-20T06:10:23.867643-07:00

Holistic space observation: the shift from SSA to SDA

Ars Technica

Canada forges space‑defence pacts with Japan and Norway amid allied push to accelerate militarization Canada has announced strategic space‑defence agreements with Japan and a Letter of Intent with Norway focused on dual‑use space capabilities, AI and resilient supply chains, framing sovereignty as extending “beyond our atmosphere.” The moves come as the U.S. presses for faster space capability fielding and Russia warns of militarization.

2026-03-20T04:58:18.516558-07:00

Canada forges space‑defence pacts with Japan and Norway amid allied push to accelerate militarization

Ars Technica

Company builds satellites for 'high‑tempo engagement' as space warfare accelerates A company is building satellites designed for 'high‑tempo engagement' as space warfare capabilities accelerate, arguing today's environment is similar to the 1930s race for air superiority. The effort aims to enable rapid targeting, resilient architectures and a persistent on‑orbit presence for contested operations.

2026-03-19T12:55:34.770314-07:00

Company builds satellites for 'high‑tempo engagement' as space warfare accelerates

SpaceNews.com

Kratos wins ~$447M Space Force award to manage MEO missile‑warning ground systems The U.S. Space Force awarded Kratos a roughly $447 million follow‑on contract to provide ground management and integration for the first two sets of Medium‑Earth Orbit Missile Warning and Tracking (MEO MWT) satellites. The work covers missile‑tracking ground systems to support initial MEO constellation operations and test activities.

2026-03-19T11:38:52.443434-07:00

Kratos wins ~$447M Space Force award to manage MEO missile‑warning ground systems

Via Satellite

UK Space-Comm: Experts Warn on National‑Security Risks as Defence Competition Moves into Space At Space‑Comm in London, UK space experts warned that escalating defence competition in orbit poses new national‑security risks for Britain. They urged clearer strategic guidance, stepped‑up investment, resilience and procurement measures, and closer military–civil industry coordination to secure sovereign space services and interoperability.

2026-03-19T08:49:01.608324-07:00

UK Space-Comm: Experts Warn on National‑Security Risks as Defence Competition Moves into Space

Wall Street Journal

Satellite startups pivot to defence work and restrict Middle East imagery as Iran war raises exploitation risks As the Iran war sharpens demand for battle-ready intelligence, commercial satellite startups are pivoting toward defense work and tightening access to Middle East imagery, citing risks that data could be exploited by 'adversarial actors'. The moves are reshaping commercial imagery availability and industry risk posture.

2026-03-19T07:20:39.477574-07:00

Satellite startups pivot to defence work and restrict Middle East imagery as Iran war raises exploitation risks

Space.com

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AI-enabled cyberattacks could destabilize satellite constellations within two years Researchers warn AI-driven cyberattacks could manipulate or disable satellites within roughly two years, with attackers only needing to compromise a single spacecraft to cascade failures across constellations. Industry and military operators face growing pressure to harden onboard autonomy, ground links and supply chains against automated, adaptive threats.

2026-03-19T06:05:26.657059-07:00

AI-enabled cyberattacks could destabilize satellite constellations within two years

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'Open Space' — Private satellites shift power over communications, transport and warfare

Holistic space observation: the shift from SSA to SDA

Canada forges space‑defence pacts with Japan and Norway amid allied push to accelerate militarization

Company builds satellites for 'high‑tempo engagement' as space warfare accelerates

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