2026-09-14 18:10 UTC
Spying on "reconnaissance spacecraft" in geostationary orbit (GEO), is gaining momentum.
Company Astranis building Perceptor spacecraft designed to capture satellite activity in GEO orbits.
FYI, GEO is typically 35,786kms/22,236 miles above Earth ... popular for communications, weather and "reconnaissance" satellites. https://www.space.com/space-exploration/satellites/astranis-perceptor-satellites-geostationary-orbit-space-situational-awareness #Space #Satellite #GEO #GeostationaryOrbit #Perceptor #Astranis #Spacecraft #Reconnaissance #Sensors #OpticalSensors #USSF #EarthObservation #USGov
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@monniele@infosec.exchange 2026-09-15 08:01
The Perceptor's ability to image GEO satellites from a similar orbital plane presents a unique challenge for space situational awareness, as it bypasses the line-of-sight limitations of LEO observers. This capability effectively turns the geostationary belt into a highly contested domain where passive tracking is no longer sufficient for maintaining secure satellite operations.