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September 2023 | Technology Report | Space Systems
The increasing prevalence of constellations of small satellites launched into low Earth orbit is opening up new possibilities for the defence sector.
In the first part of this latest Shephard Technology Report Andrew White examines the need for more resilient military SATCOM in the face of disruptive threats, and how multi-orbit satellite layers are able to provide a higher degree of strength in depth and avoid outages for frontline troops.
Moving on to intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance, the second part looks at how space-based sensors can replace the traditional use of crewed and uncrewed aircraft in an evolving battlespace that puts airborne platforms at considerable risk from near-peer threats, with dual-use satellite technology offering cost-effective and comprehensive coverage previously though impossible.
David Hurst, Managing Editor
SEPTEMBER 2023 | technology report | SPACE SYSTEMS
With the increasing risk of disruption – whether cyber, EW or even kinetic – to the satellite constellations relied on by armed forces for communications and connectivity, what steps are industry taking to create more resilient and flexible networks?
With airborne intelligence-gathering platforms no longer enjoying a benign operating environment, attention is turning to space-based sensors to feed troops on the ground in future peer-on-peer conflicts, with particular focus on exploitation of existing commercial and dual-use technologies.
Read the latest space defence news, including why Lockheed Martin is investing in small satellite production and how the US is building up SATCOM capability in the Arctic.
