Satellites in the crosshairs: Suspicions of Russian weapons against Starlink emerge.

The so-called “area effect” weapon involves the creation of an artificial kill field by spreading a significant number of high-density spherical elements on the orbits of the Starlink satellite system. According to estimates, this configuration is capable of simultaneously disrupting the functioning of several spacecraft, while significantly increasing the likelihood of uncontrolled orbital debris formation >>>>

Backup communication for Ukrainians: “Kyivstar reports 2 million connections to Starlink

Starlink and Київстар

We’ve already written about the communications of the future: Ukraine is a testing ground for mobile Starlink in Europe. On November 24, Kyivstar launched Starlink Direct to Cell technology, which has already been used by more than 2 million users. Starlink Direct to Cell technology provides direct connection of conventional 4G-enabled smartphones to Starlink satellites >>>>

Western technologies on Russian weapons: Windows 11 and Starlink in the Molniya-2R drone

To control the drone, as well as to process photos and videos, the Russian occupation forces equipped the device with two computers at once. The first is a miniature single-board Raspberry Pi 5, and the second is a full-fledged mini-PC. This is a Chinese Mini PC F8, labeled by the Russian brand Raskat (NEW IT >>>>

Space risks between the US and China: the Starlink incident.

In low Earth orbit, a dangerous approach was recorded between a Starlink satellite and a recently launched Chinese spacecraft. The incident was reported by Starlink Engineering Vice President Michael Nicholls. He notes that after the launch of nine satellites from the Jiuquan Cosmodrome, the operator did not coordinate orbital parameters or collision avoidance procedures. According >>>>

UASAT: Ukraine’s answer to Starlink for military communications.

Communications and electronic warfare expert Serhiy Beskrestnov, known online as “Flash,” commented on the Ukrainian UASAT project, which is positioned as an “alternative to Starlink” for the frontline. Despite the company’s claims, technically, the system is not yet a full-fledged replacement for Starlink, as it does not have its own constellation of satellites. According to >>>>