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As space technology proliferates and the sophistication of cyber-attacks evolves, threat actors may be capable of exploiting vulnerabilities within the complex network of satellite systems to gain unauthorized access.

Chief Scientist of the U.S. Space Force explains how DoD is leveraging wireless technologies beyond 5G to solve complex networking challenges.

Satellite networks have revolutionized connectivity on a global scale, but the demand for faster, more secure, and reliable communication has led to growing interest in adoption of optical satellite communications. However, space-to-ground links pose a series of challenges that have stymied progress.

A new report and commercial vendors raise concerns that the Space Force is not leveraging available commercial space domain awareness solutions.

A consortium led by ArianeGroup with satellite fleet operator Eutelsat and image-processing expert Magellium will start work on space situational awareness camera placed on a Eutelsat satellite in geostationary orbit, likely as a hosted payload, or in geostationary transfer orbit as a dedicated small satellite.

Constellations spoke with Clemens Kaiser, CPO, and Ronald van der Breggen, CCO, at Rivada Space Networks about the growth of optical satellite technology, and how linking satellites with light can create a data network in space to grow the industry in new ways.

The lack of network control plane and vendor lock have made the military’s dream of a fully networked, all-domain battlespace.

Countries are investing in their MILSAT resources, aiming to advance their military and space industry capabilities, cooperate with global allies, and spur domestic space-based economies.

Constellations spoke with a panel at Satellite 2023 about transformation at the edge, in orbit and on the ground, and what that means for the industry.