Japan plans to attach an infrared sensor to one of its optical satellite for early warning of missile launches.
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Category: Space
Soviet spy satellite re-enter Earth’s atmosphere
A spy satellite, Kosmos-1441, launched into space by the Soviet Union has re-entered Earth’s atmosphere on Nov. 8 and plunged into the Pacific Ocean.
China says 2nd X-band radar in Japan “not beneficial to peace and stability in Northeast Asia”
China voiced its displeasure of the deployment of a second X-band radar by the United States in Japan on Oct. 21.
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Taiwan forced to abandon production of medium-range ballistic missile
Taiwan has been forced to give up its Yunfeng medium-range ballistic missile production program due to pressure from the United States.
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Qatar orders secure, high-data-rate satellite communications from Thales
Qatar Armed Forces has place an order for a secure, high-data-rate satellite communication system with Thales.
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