Space sensors Archives

An artist's depiction of the Space Based Space Surveillance satellite tracking space debris. The 18th Space Control Squadron uses data collected from SBSS, and other sensors in the Space Surveillance Network, to track objects orbiting the earth, and provide Space Domain Awareness for space faring nations.

Space surveillance sensor supplier Geost acquired by private equity firm

Geost, a company that supplies space surveillance sensors to the U.S. military and intelligence agencies, has been acquired by ATL Partners, a private equity firm.

by Sandra Erwin August 19, 2021January 23, 2023

Military

U.S. Army approves plans for a future ‘tactical space layer’

by Sandra Erwin April 19, 2021January 23, 2023

Military

Pentagon seeking proposals for how to use sensors in space to quickly target enemy missiles

by Sandra Erwin February 17, 2019January 23, 2023

News

Space-based missile defense: Is it better to spend money on weapons or sensors?

by Sandra Erwin October 23, 2018February 21, 2023

From the Magazine

On National Security | Missed opportunities in missile defense

by Sandra Erwin March 15, 2018January 23, 2023

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