The Orbital Report

U.S. Space Force warns China, Russia fielding counterspace weapons targeting military satellites.

Space Force pursues software-defined RF terminals for enhanced satellite communications flexibility.

Pentagon controls Starlink access for Ukraine's military operations, limiting operational independence.

BAE Systems wins Space Force contract for resilient satellite comms terminals.

Ukraine alleges US Starlink restrictions favor Russia by hampering drone operations in active combat zones.

India's Mission Shakti ASAT test highlights counterspace capabilities and debris risks.

Space Force establishes new special operations component, deepening military space integration.

Space Force names Russia and China as top space superiority threats to U.S. interests.

SDA and PAE deliver fourth orbital plane of Tranche 1 MWT satellites, expanding U.S. missile warning constellation.

Space Force retires Cold War-era DSP early-warning satellites after decades of nuclear deterrence operations.

Retrospective: India's 2019 ASAT test surprised U.S. intelligence and underscored counterspace escalation risks.

Ukraine pursues military Starlink applications and plans independent satellite constellation free from external control.

Former Russian official threatens Starlink satellite destruction amid geopolitical tensions.

Russia threatens to destroy Starlink satellites if ISS Rassvet module is targeted.

Space Force building interconnect infrastructure for coordinated military satellite clusters ahead of increased launches.

Ex-US intel officer recalls Washington's alarm over India's 2019 ASAT test and debris concerns.

Ex-US intel officer recalls Washington's alarm over India's 2019 ASAT test and orbital debris risks.

Space Force retires last DSP early-warning satellites after decades of missile-detection service.

Ex-US intel officer reflects on India's 2019 ASAT test and its debris implications.

Ex-US intel officer reveals internal response to India's 2019 ASAT test and orbital debris concerns.