Invisible satellites: the new Chinese-Russian military frontier
China and Russia are testing more discreet satellites. Orbital stealth, military challenges, and disruption of the strategic balance in space. Summary China and Russia are […]
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The Space Force wants to intercept missiles from orbit
Washington is studying orbital interceptors capable of neutralizing ballistic missiles. This represents a strategic break with China and Russia. In summary The US Space Force […]
Europe’s space survival hangs in the balance between Ariane 6 and startups
Between Ariane 6, Vega-C, and the arrival of micro-launchers, Europe’s space sovereignty is at stake. Budgets, delays, and private competition have created a decisive moment. […]
European space legislation causes a stir in Washington
The draft EU Space Act has drawn criticism from the US, citing risks to innovation, costs for non-European operators, and the “giga-constellation” threshold. Summary On […]
Lockheed prepares its Golden Dome space interceptor for 2028
Lockheed Martin plans to test a space interceptor in orbit by 2028 as part of the Golden Dome program, the cornerstone of the future US […]
Orbital delivery in one hour: Arc wants to militarize space logistics
Arc, Inversion’s capsule, promises to deliver critical cargo from orbit to anywhere in the world in one hour, with an accuracy of 15 meters. Summary […]
Europe aims for space autonomy with the European Resilience from Space (ERS) program
The European Space Agency (ESA) is seeking more than €1 billion for the ERS program, which will combine observation, positioning, and secure communications starting in […]
The duality of ASAT weapons: kinetic or directed energy, what are the differences?
Technical and strategic analysis of kinetic ASAT weapons and directed energy weapons: how they work, their uses, the players involved, and the geostrategic issues at […]
The US Space Force mandates RG-XX resupply satellites.
RG-XX redesign: the US Space Force replaces GSSAP with commercial satellites that can be resupplied in orbit to boost Space Domain Awareness in GEO. Summary […]
China steps up its space program with the discreet launch of the Shiyan-30 satellites
A Long March 2D launch vehicle placed two Shiyan-30 satellites into orbit from Xichang. Official mission: observation tests. Orbit at 590 km, inclination 35°. Technical […]