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Detecting satellite orbit anomalies requires human intelligence

Written by  David Finkleman Friday, 06 September 2024 12:00
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Identifying anomalous operations of satellites is more than a technical task. It must depend on human intelligence gathering and advance warning.  Missile launch detection and characterization is a longstanding example […]

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