Category Space Technology, Defense & Exploration

This magazine examines the rapid militarization and strategic utilization of space across orbital, lunar, and deep-space domains. It covers satellite systems, space-based surveillance, launch architectures, space situational awareness, and emerging doctrines shaping space as a contested operational theater.

By integrating technological advances with defense policy, geopolitical signaling, and future exploration pathways, this section provides intelligence-driven insight into how space capabilities are redefining national security, deterrence, and global power projection.

Defending Space Assets: Cyber Security for Satellites and Low Earth Orbit Constellations

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In recent years, there has been a growing interest in the use of satellites for a variety of applications, including communications, navigation, and Earth observation. This has led to the development of large constellations of satellites in low Earth orbit…...

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Exploring the Indian Space Policy 2023: A Roadmap for Advancing Space Technology and National Development

Space has become an integral part of modern society, with an increasing number of countries developing their space capabilities for a wide range of applications. In this context, the development and implementation of a comprehensive space policy have become imperative.…...

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Navigation Doppler Lidar (NDL): A Game-Changing Technology for Autonomous Navigation, Including Space Applications

As autonomous vehicles become more commonplace, one of the critical challenges facing developers is developing accurate and reliable navigation systems. To overcome this challenge, many researchers are exploring new sensor technologies, including Navigation Doppler Lidar (NDL), which promises to be…...

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Space elevator capability to transport people and supplies up to 1000 kilometres (621 miles) altitude by 2025

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Space elevators are a hypothetical type of space transportation system that could potentially revolutionize the way we travel to and from space. They work by using a long, strong cable anchored to the Earth’s surface and extending into space. This…...

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Designing RF and Microwave Products for Space Applications: Balancing Customer Requirements with Technical Solutions

In today’s era of satellite communication and space exploration, RF and microwave products play a vital role in enabling successful missions. These products need to meet a wide range of customer requirements and technical solutions while maintaining reliability and durability…...

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From Satellite Internet to Earth Observation: A Look at Current Satellite Programs

Satellites are an essential part of our modern world. Satellites have become a vital component of modern technology, enabling us to communicate, navigate, and observe the Earth and beyond. There are many different types of satellites, each with its own…...

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Exploring the Future of Space-based IoT: Technologies and Trends in Space-based Internet-of-Things (IoST)

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The Internet of Things (IoT) is a system of interrelated computing devices, mechanical and digital machines, objects, animals or people that are provided with unique identifiers (UIDs) and the ability to transfer data over a network without requiring human-to-human or…...

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Radiation Shielding Technologies for Aerospace and Defense Electronics in Deep Space Missions

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As human exploration of deep space becomes more of a reality, radiation shielding technologies are becoming increasingly important to protect aerospace and defense electronics. Radiation in deep space can be extremely harmful to electronic components, causing malfunctions, data loss, and…...

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Navigating the Skies: The Importance of Attitude Determination and Control Systems(ADCS) in Microsatellite and Nanosatellite Missions

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Nanosatellite and microsatellite refer to miniaturized satellites in terms of size and weight, in the range of 1-10 Kg and 10-100 kg, respectively. These are the fastest growing segments in the satellite industry. ‘CubeSat’ is one of the most popular…...

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The Future of Spacecraft Servicing: How Autonomous Docking is Revolutionizing Space Operations

Building and launching Satellites are costly business.  Making a satellite can cost from  $290 million upwards, while a single satellite launch can range in cost from a low of about $50 million to a high of about $400 million.  Any…...

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