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.

Orbital Armor: How Militaries Are Securing Satellite Communications Against Electronic Warfare and Cyber Threats

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The Contested Space Domain In modern military operations, information dominance is paramount. Satellite communication systems play a critical role in maintaining beyond-line-of-sight (BLOS) connectivity, allowing widely distributed or forward-deployed units—such as special operations teams in remote theaters—to maintain constant contact…...

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2025’s Space Connectivity Breakthrough: Hybrid Optical and Microwave ISLs Powering the New Orbital Internet

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Introduction: The Rise of Intersatellite Connectivity in the Space Age In today’s rapidly advancing space and communication landscape, Intersatellite Links (ISLs) are emerging as a cornerstone of modern satellite constellations. These links—whether microwave or laser-based—enable satellites to communicate directly with…...

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Exploring the Cosmos: Space Propulsion Technologies, and Trends Driving a Cosmic Revolution

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The vastness of space has long stirred human curiosity and ambition, driving us to explore beyond the bounds of Earth. As our aspirations shift toward deeper and more sustained space exploration—whether it’s deploying advanced satellites, sending robotic missions to distant…...

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Revolutionizing Satellite Operations: DARPA’s Robotic Servicing of Geosynchronous Satellites (RSGS) Program

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The Fragile Backbone of Modern Warfare High above Earth, at 36,000 kilometers, geosynchronous orbit (GEO) holds a constellation of over 1,300 satellites valued at more than $300 billion. These satellites are the invisible backbone of modern warfare, supporting everything from…...

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Space Propulsion Market: Growth Trajectory, Innovation Trends & Strategic Outlook

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The global space propulsion market is entering a new era, poised to catapult from $10.2 billion in 2024 to $38 billion by 2032, expanding at a CAGR of 15.9%. The global space propulsion market is poised for robust expansion, projected…...

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Graphene in Space: Powering the Next Frontier of Exploration, Technology, and Global Markets

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Introduction: The Cosmic Material Revolution Graphene, once a niche laboratory material, has rapidly emerged as a cornerstone of next-generation aerospace engineering. As the global graphene market surges toward a projected valuation of $986 million by 2032, with a compound annual…...

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The $105 Billion Lunar Economy: Spacesuit Innovations Driving the Next Era of Moon Exploration

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According to the 2022 NSR Moon Market Analysis (MMA2), the lunar economy is projected to reach $105 billion over the next decade, with more than 250 missions anticipated. Just three years later, this projection is rapidly becoming reality, propelled by…...

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Defending the Skies: How Space Weather Sensors Shield Our Vital Assets

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As solar storms intensify, space weather sensors are becoming humanity’s early warning shield—protecting satellites, power grids, navigation systems, and the technological foundation of modern civilization. The Invisible War Above Us Above our heads, a silent and invisible war unfolds. Every…...

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The New Lunar Frontier: Exploration and Settlement Technologies Fueling the Moon Rush

From Outpost to Settlement

From lunar resources to autonomous systems and cislunar strategy, the new Moon rush is redefining space exploration, global power dynamics, and humanity’s path toward permanent off-world settlement. Lunar Resources: The $16 Quadrillion Prize The Moon’s surface is more than a…...

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From Ruins to Resilience: Real-Time Tech and the Hidden Toll of War

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The wars of the 21st century—particularly in the Middle East, North Africa (MENA), and Ukraine—have made one fact abundantly clear: assessments of environmental and infrastructure damage cannot wait for peace agreements or ceasefires. These wars have left cities in ruins,…...

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