Tag: space surveillance
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Indonesia's Military Seeks Mandate, Funds for Space Surveillance Unit
Indonesia's air force launched a space unit in January 2026, but it's stuck in limbo without a clear mandate or dedicated funding to support its mission. This lack of legal authority and resources is holding back the unit's potential to boost space-based surveillance and support military operations.
US Space Command Targets Enhancements to Counter Space Adversaries
US Space Command is on a mission to boost its capabilities to counter threats in space, with Commander Gen. Stephen Whiting emphasizing the need to detect, track, and target adversary space systems. The command currently faces limitations in targeting, with Whiting describing its capabilities as "maturing" but still a work in progress.
LeoLabs Expands Space Radar Sales Directly to Allies
LeoLabs is shaking up its sales strategy by offering its cutting-edge mobile space radar, Scout-S, directly to governments and allies, in addition to its traditional customer base. The move aims to meet surging demand from the US and its partners for advanced space surveillance capabilities.
Japan Deploys US Space Sensors to Monitor Indo-Pacific Orbit
In a groundbreaking move, the US and Japan have joined forces to supercharge space security with the deployment of US space sensors on Japanese satellites, marking the first bilateral cooperative space effort focused on national security. The cutting-edge sensors are now live on Japan's Quasi-Zenith Satellite-7 (QZS-7), a powerful GEO platform.