Dec 20, 2025 · They monitor the signals and data emitted by satellites, listening to communicat­ions between space and the ground. Many can even jam those signals or interfere with orbiting craft that …

Dec 18, 2025 · U.S. and Chinese satellites routinely spy on each other in orbit, rehearsing for more aggressive operations in the event of war.

Military Satellites Now Maneuver, Watch Each Other, and Monitor Signals and Data

May 2, 2025 · China, which has several ambitious space programs, including a space station and a manned mission to the moon, was spotted using its satellites to conduct "dogfighting" maneuvers, …

Dec 21, 2025 · The American patrol satellite had the targets in its sights: two recently launched Chinese spacecraft flying through one of the most sensitive neighborhoods in space.

Apr 25, 2025 · In low and geostationary orbits, Chinese and Russian satellites continue to demonstrate precise and complex maneuvers that signal growing operator proficiency.

Aug 1, 2025 · Dozens of satellites are being launched each week, primarily by SpaceX to continue deploying the Starlink broadband network. The US military has advance notice of these …