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Missile Tracking

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space-and-defense1 year ago

"US Deploys Missile-Tracking Satellites Amid Rising Concerns Over Russia's Space Activities"

The US launched six satellites, including advanced missile tracking technology, a day after alarming intel revealed Russia's interest in deploying nuclear weapons in space to target Western satellites. The launch, conducted by SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket in coordination with the Space Development Agency and the Missile Defense Agency, aims to bolster the US's ability to track advanced weapons, including hypersonic ones. Amid heightened concerns about Russia's growing nuclear capabilities, the House Intelligence Committee Chairman's cryptic threat against US national security and Russia's rumored space technology have raised alarm.

space-and-defense1 year ago

"SpaceX Boosts U.S. Missile Tracking with Secret Valentine's Day Satellite Launch"

The Pentagon, in collaboration with SpaceX, has launched six satellites to enhance its missile tracking capabilities, with four satellites supporting the Space Development Agency's tracking constellation and two being part of the Missile Defense Agency's Hypersonic and Ballistic Tracking Space Sensor program. These satellites, residing in low Earth orbit, aim to detect and track traditional ballistic missiles and maneuvering hypersonic weapons, providing a more robust network to counter increasing threats from China and Russia. The Pentagon plans to invest nearly $16 billion in these efforts through fiscal 2028, with future tranches of SDA spacecraft combining capabilities and incorporating improved sensor technology.

space-technology2 years ago

"Pentagon's $2.5 Billion Contracts for Missile-Tracking Satellites Awarded to L3Harris, Lockheed, and Sierra Space"

The Space Development Agency has awarded contracts worth $2.5 billion to L3Harris, Lockheed Martin, and Sierra Space to build and operate 54 satellites equipped with infrared sensors for tracking hypersonic missiles in low orbit. The satellites are part of the Tranche 2 Tracking Layer and are projected to launch in 2027. The contracts include incentives for on-time delivery, and the procurement is contingent on Congress passing a 2024 defense budget.