UK Space Threat Detection System Operational Six Months Early

UK space threat detection system operational six months early

A new software system designed to track threats to British satellites has reached operational status six months ahead of schedule, the Ministry of Defence has announced, as the UK also released the first images captured by its Noctis-1 military space telescope. Major General Paul Tedman, Commander of UK Space Command, said the combination of Noctis-1 and the new Borealis software represented a step change in the UK’s ability to operate in what h…

Britain's new defence system set to protect UK assets from space

A new space defence system is set to provide protection for British satellites, the MoD has announced.The new software, known as Borealis, will help shield the valuable space assets which transfer data for vital emergency services, military operations and British businesses.The system has been made operational six months ahead of schedule and will better protect the UK by improving the awareness and ability to track objects in space.Debris and s…

New space system will better protect UK satellites as new imagery released

Vital emergency services, military operations and British businesses will be better protected through a new system to protect UK satellites and the services they provide from space.