http://www.satellitetoday.com Satellite Today en-us 2012 Thu, 9 Feb 2012 9:36:05 EST We usually discuss satellite technology in politically neutral terms, recognizing its achievements in communications, media, navigation, mapping and other fields, while at best tacitly acknowledging that the same capabilities can do harm, as well. The choice is in the hands of the owner/operator or user, be... http://www.satellitetoday.com/military/homelandsecurity/38190.html Wed, 1 Feb 2012 0:00:00 EST [Satellite News 08-22-11] The U.S. congressional super-committee created by the U.S. Budget Control Act could enact an additional $600 billion in defense cuts in order to meet its required 10-year $900 billion budget savings mark, according to Aerospace Industries Association CEO Marion Blakey.  ... http://www.satellitetoday.com/military/homelandsecurity/37344.html Mon, 22 Aug 2011 0:00:00 EDT [Satellite News 03-29-11] While SES Senior Vice President of Engineering and Space Data Association (SDA) Chairman Stewart Sanders believes that the United States is not properly managing its space debris issued, he hailed U.S. President Barack Obama’s National Space Policy as a “great... http://www.satellitetoday.com/military/homelandsecurity/36463.html Tue, 29 Mar 2011 0:00:00 EDT The United States remains the global leader in space-based military capabilities. However, with more nations than ever looking to develop these capabilities, the United States wants to foster greater cooperation when using these assets. In separate discussions, U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Susan Helms, director... http://www.satellitetoday.com/military/homelandsecurity/31921.html Tue, 1 Sep 2009 0:00:00 EDT The Commission on the Prevention of WMD Proliferation and Terrorism, which predicted a WMD terrorist attack likely will occur by 2013, focused on weapons of mass destruction rather than possible use of missiles to deliver those weapons, because it is "difficult" for terrorists to obtain missiles, a... http://www.satellitetoday.com/military/homelandsecurity/29363.html Mon, 15 Dec 2008 0:00:00 EST A rogue state or terrorists could launch an electromagnetic pulse (EMP) attack on the United States that would kill more Americans than a nuclear strike on a major city, but an EMP attack on the homeland could be defeated with a missile defense system, a noted expert said. That could involve The Boeing Co... http://www.satellitetoday.com/military/homelandsecurity/25899.html Mon, 17 Nov 2008 0:00:00 EST Cyber warriors in China repeatedly hacked into an unclassified White House computer network, stealing data before IT experts patched the system to fix the breach, the Financial Times reported. China has developed a formidable army of cyber warriors that, in a conflict with the United States, could unleash... http://www.satellitetoday.com/military/homelandsecurity/25709.html Mon, 10 Nov 2008 0:00:00 EST Multiple sensors in ballistic missile defense systems (BMDS) were linked as they participated in a test, tracking a strategic missile from Vandenberg Air Force Base, Calif., the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) announced. Participants included... http://www.satellitetoday.com/military/homelandsecurity/25714.html Mon, 10 Nov 2008 0:00:00 EST A hefty, unneeded component that astronaut Clay Anderson last year heaved off the International Space Station now is coming down to Earth, with reentry and an impact area unknown. The object, an ammonia-filled cooling unit, is about the size of a refrigerator. But it weighs 1,400 pounds on Earth, almost 10... http://www.satellitetoday.com/military/homelandsecurity/25258.html Mon, 3 Nov 2008 0:00:00 EST In Seven Years Since Anthrax Attacks, Much Is Undone In Countering Biological Threat; Prevention, Response Needed Multiplicity Of Sensor Systems Available, But No Decision Made On Which To Buy Seven years after deadly anthrax attacks along the Eastern seaboard struck congressional offices, postal facilities... http://www.satellitetoday.com/military/homelandsecurity/25144.html Mon, 27 Oct 2008 0:00:00 EDT