Ars Technica
• Stephen Clark
US, China and Russia positioning satellites in geostationary orbit for easier detection and domain awareness
New reporting argues that most satellites in geostationary orbit can be readily identified against space’s black background rather than “standing out,” implying an increasingly transparent GEO environment. The piece frames GEO as a shared arena where the US, China and Russia are actively “on the prowl,” elevating the stakes for surveillance, maneuvering and security.
