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geopolitics29 days ago•2 min saved

Trump Defends China After Report Links Satellite Data to Deadly Jordan Strike

President Trump dismissed concerns about Chinese espionage following a report that Chinese entities provided Iran with satellite imagery used in a July attack on a US base in Jordan. While US officials described the imagery as the clearest evidence yet of Chinese support causing American casualties, Trump stated that spying is mutual and that Chinese President Xi has behaved reasonably. The comments come ahead of a scheduled summit between the two leaders, amid ongoing tensions over Iran’s ability to target US forces.

via Fox News|

#diplomatic-tensions #geopolitics #iran-conflict

technology2 months ago•159 min saved

Perceptor: Astranis' micro-satellites to monitor geostationary satellites

Astranis unveiled the Perceptor line, a set of compact GEO-observing satellites built on its MicroGEO platform to monitor and characterize nearby satellites in geostationary orbit. The system will enable multi-angle flybys and enhanced awareness of GEO activity to protect space infrastructure and aid anomaly troubleshooting for government and commercial customers. A timeline for first Perceptor missions wasn’t disclosed. The move comes amid past near-encounters involving Russian and Chinese GEO satellites with U.S. assets, underscoring security concerns in high-Earth orbit.

via Space|

#astranis #geostationary-orbit #perceptor

environment2 years ago•1 min saved

"Unveiling the World's Top Methane Emitters: Satellite Images Expose the Source"

Satellite images from environmental intelligence company Kayrros have identified the world’s 1,300 largest methane-polluting sites, exposing gas wells, pipelines, coal mines, and waste sites in countries like Turkmenistan, India, Russia, Australia, and the United States. This revelation presents an urgent call to action and an opportunity for targeted reduction, as methane has a significant impact on Earth's temperature and public health. With national methane monitoring and repair policies being implemented and over 150 world governments joining the Global Methane Pledge, the path to a cooler future is illuminated, while Kayrros plans to continue monitoring and sharing its findings to hold governments and businesses accountable.

via Yahoo News|

#climate-crisis #environment #global-methane-pledge

space3 years ago•6 min saved

"US Spy Satellite Agency's 'Silent Barker' Mission Faces Delays Due to Tropical Storm Idalia"

The National Reconnaissance Office (NRO) is breaking its tradition of secrecy by providing more information about its upcoming launch of the "Silent Barker" mission. The NRO aims to be more transparent about its capabilities as the space environment becomes more congested and competitive. The mission, in partnership with the US Space Force, will deploy satellites to geosynchronous orbit to track and monitor potential threats to valuable assets in space. The Silent Barker satellites will provide continuous surveillance and maintain custody of objects in geosynchronous orbit, enhancing the US military's ability to detect and respond to potential threats.

via Ars Technica|

#geosynchronous-orbit #national-reconnaissance-office #satellite-surveillance