Military
More Top Secret in Space: Inspecting a Crippled Defense Satellite
[/caption] Two small, covert inspection satellites capable of maneuvering around in geosynchronous orbit are being used by the U.S. Defense…
Top Secret: What Did That Delta IV Heavy Take into Space?
[/caption]On Saturday, very little was known about the mammoth payload a Delta IV Heavy was carrying into space. Launching from…
From “Star Wars” to “Sky Wars” in Development of Aircraft-based Anti-Missile Laser
[/caption] "We remain on track to complete a lethal demonstration in 2009," says an Airborne Laser (ABL) developer. "There's nothing…
US Air Force Increases Investment in Satellite Protection Technology
[/caption]What does the US, Russia and China have in common? Yes, they've all sent a man into space and successfully…
Cosmonaut Photographed South Ossetia From ISS Shortly After Russian Invasion
[/caption] During a Russian weather observation campaign, cosmonaut Oleg Kononenko took photographs above the South Ossetia region of Georgia soon…
Could Conflict in Georgia Block US Access to the Space Station?
[/caption] The conflict between Georgia and Russia over the disputed region of South Ossetia may have huge consequences for NASA's…
The Chinese “Weather Manipulation Missile” Olympics
[/caption] One thing is for certain, the Chinese cannot be accused of being subtle when it comes to insuring good…
Photographer Images Satellites That Do Not Exist
Trevor Paglen is an astrophotographer with a difference... he takes photos of satellites that are not there. Officially "not there",…
US Wants to Defend Satellites From Laser Attack
So what do you do if someone fires a powerful laser at your satellite? The optics on the satellite will…
So, What Does an Anti-Satellite Weapon Actually Look Like?
In February, the Universe Today followed the sad tale about a dead US satellite called US-193, lifelessly floating around in…