Science & Tech

Ukraine Crisis Has Triggered Unprecedented Spying From the Sky

With few eyes on the ground, concerned nations have taken to the skies to find out what's going on at the Russia-Ukraine border. By Marina Koren

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Drone Warfare Is Why We Can't Find Malaysian Airlines Flight 370

If you’re sick of not being able to find planes with today’s technology, just wait – it’s actually going to get worse. By Patrick Tucker

Science & Tech

Meet Silicon Valley’s New Spy Satellites

The Pentagon is using new technology that provides real-time, better-than-Google imagery of the earth. By Robinson Meyer

Science & Tech

America Needs to Lead Globally on GEOINT

Making the investments to bolster the U.S. satellite and imagery industry will be essential for national security and innovation. By Kevin Pomfret

Science & Tech

Satellite Firms Want Rules Eased for Intel-Quality Images

The satellite industry wants permission to sell images at twice the current resolution limit on the open market. By Joseph Marks

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Here's a List of Data Centers the NSA Is (Probably) Spying On

The sheer amount of Internet concentrated in these facilities makes them hot targets for spy agencies like the NSA. By John Metcalfe

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Why the Military Needs Commercial Satellite Technology

The need for commerical satellite technology will only grow as data usage increases and more UAVs take to the air due to the asymmetrical threat environment. By Rick Lober

Business

Let Air Force Run the Military Satellites, Watchdog Argues

It’s been a long time since TSAT. A new report says the Pentagon should let the Air Force control the next-generation MILSATCOM architecture to save money and add security. It’s not that simple, though. By Kevin Baron