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The Blackout That Sparked a 55-Nation Satellite Arms Race
At a space-security summit in Paris this month, Novaspace chief executive Pacôme Révillon put a number on something most of the room already suspected:...
How Satellites Strengthen the Agriculture Economy
Meera had farmed the same five acres in Karnataka her whole life. She knew the smell of rain coming. She knew which corner of...
SpaceX IPO Surge Fuels China Space Race Despite Persistent Tech Gap
The record $75 billion SpaceX initial public offering has intensified momentum in China’s commercial space industry, with startups accelerating fundraising and IPO plans to...
Amnesty Slams India’s Plan to Expand Location Surveillance as ‘Deeply Concerning’
Amnesty International has expressed serious concerns about India's plan to require constant satellite location tracking on phones for surveillance purposes. This proposal aligns with...
A Crowded Orbit and the Rising Threat of Anti-Satellite Weapons to Global Stability
A New Security Frontier
Outer space is becoming crowded at the same moment the world is growing more dependent on satellites. We rely on them...
Shiyan‑28B and China’s Space “Dogfights”
Authors: Dr. Rizwan Naseer and Wadan Ahmad Jan Khan*
On July 3, 2025, the People’s Republic of China launched a satellite called “Shiyan-28B” aboard a...
Space researchers build traffic light system to warn of dangerous solar storms
Researchers have created an improved traffic light system for predicting geomagnetic storms. They are now testing how well these algorithms can prepare us for...
Elon Musk’s Influence on Asian Satellite Development: South Korea and Indonesia
Asia's need for better internet access drives satellite technology development, but the region still struggles with infrastructure, especially in remote areas. This "digital divide"...
The Final Frontier: Satellite Warfare and the Future of Space-Based Military Surveillance
Space is becoming increasingly militarized. Nations are racing to develop satellite warfare capabilities and advanced space-based surveillance systems. The rapid evolution of these technologies...
The Proliferation of Anti-Satellite (ASAT) Weapons: An Overview
Space, often regarded as the final frontier, is now a highly contested domain. Over the decades, its significance has grown exponentially, particularly in the...