The companies will compete for contracts to build ‘neighborhood watch’ satellites

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A pair of experimental Shijian satellites have separated in geosynchronous orbit after being docked for months conducting apparent low-profile on-orbit refueling tests.

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Concepts like ‘dynamic space operations’ and ‘sustained space maneuver’ refer not only to extending the life of satellites but also to allowing them to ‘take action’

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Space Systems Command: ‘This is a hosted payload program demonstrating how a commercial capability can provide flexible and adaptable space domain awareness’

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Maj. Gen. Stephen Purdy discusses plans for multi-vendor approach as GSSAP replacement program advances

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“Maneuver is pretty critical to warfighting,” said Kelly Hammett, director of the Space Rapid Capabilities Office

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Two Chinese Shijian satellites appear to be maneuvering towards a rendezvous and docking in geostationary orbit, with U.S. surveillance spacecraft also in the vicinity.

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New acquisition strategy opens door to broader industry participation and foreign sales

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COLORADO SPRINGS — The commercial geostationary (GEO) satellite market is undergoing rapid transformation. Operators are adapting to shrinking broadcast revenues, increased pressure from low Earth orbit (LEO) constellations and the […]

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HELSINKI — China is expanding its presence and capabilities in the strategically vital geostationary belt, raising security concerns due to unpredictable satellite movements, according to experts. Participants in a panel […]

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The U.S. Space Force will evaluate commercial alternatives to its bespoke military surveillance satellites in geostationary orbit.

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The Australian Department of Defence pulls the plug on the JP9102 geostationary satellite program awarded to Lockheed Martin in 2023

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SpaceX launched Turkey’s first domestically built communications satellite July 8 toward geostationary orbit.

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China sent the classified Yaogan-41 satellite towards geostationary orbit Friday using the country’s largest rocket.

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A geosynchronous surveillance satellite operated by the U.S. Space Force reached the end of its lifespan and was recently taken out of service.

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Lt. Gen. Shaw said a key concern is that U.S. surveillance satellites that monitor potentially hostile activities are at disadvantage because of their limited maneuverability

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China appears to have considered boosting its space situational awareness capabilities by placing a satellite in a retrograde orbit out at the geostationary belt.

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Close approaches between U.S., Chinese, and Russian satellites are prompting calls for norms and better communications.

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