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U.S. Space Force ISR Director Points to Small Satellites as Possible Monitors of Adversary Counterspace Actions

Frank Wolfe

Thursday, March 24th, 2022

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U.S. Space Force ISR Director Points to Small Satellites as Possible Monitors of Adversary Counterspace Actions

While the U.S. Space Force (USSF) has a number of modernization priorities, including the Lockheed Martin [LMT] Next-Generation Overhead Persistent Infrared missile warning system and the Space Based Radar for ground moving target indication, it appears that the service may examine small satellites--possibly commercial ones--to help the U.S. detect the counterspace wherewithal and actions of potential adversaries. Improving space domain awarness has been a stated goal of Space Force leaders, including Chief of Space Operations Gen. John "Jay" Raymond. "When…

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