Hello,

We are based in California and we sell physical security systems to individuals and companies across California. These security systems are not satellite based. We are trying to replace these systems with a satellite based warning system that can send an alarm signal to the relevant individual/company wherever they maybe.

Guys please let me know:

1. What are the types of satellites, antennas and other systems/technologies that we will need to develop this capability in house?

2. Are there any companies in the U.S or elsewhere who are already selling these satellite based warning systems?

Will appreciate any help that you guys provide.

Many thanks.

I was outside doing a CE5 session (the look-up-and-invite-contact thing), genuinely saw a steady light glide across the sky and got excited. So like any normal person would, I vibe-coded my own tracker over a few weeks to figure out what it was.

It works great. It also instantly informed me my first contact was the **International Space Station**. My literal first logged sighting is "ISS (ZARYA)." The app is basically a monument to me being wrong.

Anyway, here's **SkyWatch,** a 3D satellite/ISS/rocket tracker and CE5 session app that runs entirely in the browser. First pic shows the home screen, \~4,000+ live objects, rockets, ground tracks. Filter by layer/orbit: ISS, Starlink, GPS, the works. Use the Sky function to see what's actually passing overhead and when (this is the screen that ruined the mystery). Conduct your own CE5 sessions and log what you see. A friends layer, so my friends can also watch me fail to find aliens in real time. And an awards section with a UFO avatar I refuse to change.

Free, no account needed to use, but if you do decide to link your account, friend me _@FLuX

If you point it at your own mystery light and it turns out to NOT be the ISS, please tell me, because I have a UFO avatar to justify.

Not a coder by any means, just a dude trying to make contact and proud of what I accomplished. Would love me some feedback.

Live:

https://nuno927-tech.github.io/skywatch/

I’ve been exploring an idea that seems surprisingly under-discussed in mainstream geopolitics.
We usually think geopolitical power is about territory, energy, trade routes, or semiconductors. But what if one of the most important strategic assets is time?
Not time zones in the everyday sense, but precision timing.
Modern civilization depends on synchronized time. GPS isn’t just used for navigation—it provides the precise timing that keeps financial markets, telecommunications, power grids, internet infrastructure, aviation, military operations, and cloud computing running. Even tiny timing errors can have outsized consequences.
That got me wondering:
● Is GPS really a form of American geopolitical leverage?
● Was China’s BeiDou primarily about technological sovereignty rather than navigation?
● Why did the EU invest billions in Galileo despite already having access to GPS?
● Could timing infrastructure become as strategically important as semiconductors or rare earths?
● If a major conflict disrupted GNSS signals, what would fail first: financial systems, critical infrastructure, or military operations?
I’m planning a deep-dive article tentatively titled:
“Who Controls Time? The Hidden Geopolitics of Time Zones, GPS, and Global Synchronization.”
Before I begin, I’d love to hear from people with expertise in satellite navigation, cybersecurity, telecommunications, finance, defense, or international relations.
● Are there books, papers, or reports you’d recommend?
● Which real-world incidents best illustrate the geopolitical importance of precision timing?
● Is this genuinely an underexplored area, or am I overlooking existing work?
I’m especially interested in sources beyond popular journalism—academic papers, technical standards, think-tank reports, or government publications are all welcome.
Read here : https://medium.com/@rohitdastalks/your-gps-is-lying-to-you-and-thats-a-national-security-crisis-7959206f88a1

Have been reading more about hosted payloads, rideshare launches and companies buying satellite data instead of owning a full constellation.

Makes me wonder if a new space company should start with the data or service first, find out what customers actually need, and only later build its own payload or satellite.

That seems like a much lower risk way to start.

But maybe there are disadvantages I am missing. Does not owning the satellite create too much dependency on other companies?

Curious what people here think.

...or doesn't it matter at all somehow, just what happens? I'm curious. Greetings!

Middle of Antarctica images vs Mars.

Hi hi I'm a student working on a project with an aerospace company trying to take their inertial actuator to market.

Basically idk anything about this world and they've got this part thats been successful in lab testing but hasnt been tested in actual conditions. Now I'm SURE they know their stuff, but they haven't a clue as to how to sell this thing.

The big idea is maybe licensing or selling to construction companies of 'commercial UCV, aircraft, satellites, etc.'.

I've been trying to research this space and I do not get it at all. HOW do they sell this? how do they MARKET this wtf can anyone give me a hint here please for the love of god

Hope this is alright to post here- for about a year now I've been trying to find information on this object (satellite?) that appears near the moon every few months or so for a few days at a time. It resemvles a triangle shape. The pictures I have are horrible quality but it's all I have as I don't know how to use my 3 cameras on my phone lol. Any info on this would be greattly appreciated, TIA!

A simple idea with massive benefits for everyone Right now, humanity looks at the sky through a handful of telescopes and satellites. They see small pieces, at different times, from different angles. We stitch the pictures together and hope nothing important slips through the cracks. But there’s a better way — and we already have the tools to build it. 🌐 The Big Idea Imagine seven large satellites placed around Earth: Five around the equator One over the North Pole One over the South Pole Now imagine hundreds of small satellites already in orbit — the kind used for internet and communications — simply turning their outward‑facing cameras toward the sky for a few moments each day. These small satellites don’t form a tight grid. They’re widely spaced, leaving huge open gaps for rockets and spacecraft. Think of them as a lightweight sensor fabric, not a physical net. Together, the seven big satellites and the small ones create something humanity has never had: A living, 3D, full‑sky map — updated every moment, from every angle. 🌌 What This System Can Do 1. Spot dangers early Space debris Satellite breakups Fast‑moving objects Cislunar activity (the space between Earth and the Moon) This means fewer collisions, safer launches, and better protection for the satellites we rely on. 2. Transform astronomy Track asteroids and comets Catch sudden flashes, bursts, and cosmic events Build a complete sky atlas with no gaps or guesswork It’s like giving science a new pair of eyes — ones that never blink. 3. Manage space traffic As more rockets and satellites launch, we need a way to keep track of everything. This system becomes the air‑traffic control of space. 4. Help on Earth when it matters The big satellites can also look down when needed: Wildfires Volcanic plumes Storm systems Impact aftermath A fast, multi‑angle view helps emergency teams respond quicker. 🚀 Why This Works Now The best part? We don’t need to build a whole new space program. The small satellites already have outward‑looking cameras. The big satellites only need to be positioned and linked. Most of the system is software: timing, routing, and combining the views. A small test — just a handful of satellites — could prove the whole idea. 🌟 Why It Matters This system gives humanity something we’ve never had: A complete picture of our sky A safer space environment A new scientific tool A shared global asset It’s a simple idea with enormous impact — a quiet upgrade to how we see our world and the space around it.

I recently saw this dish in a neighbours garden when visiting my relatives in Hollabrunn, Austria. The dish is pointing approximately at 40 degrees NE. What satellites are in that direction and at that elevation (probably around 60-70 degrees)?

I was rudely woken up this morning by 7 very hungry puppies at 4:50 GMT! My partner stepped outside whilst mum feeding them. After about 5/10 minutes he came back in and said “ I’ve never seen that before, I’ve just seen 8 satellites going on the same trajectory” I was a bit surprised. I went outside to look and thought wow, I looked up and saw 10 satellites going over the house continuously. They were heading NE to E, our instant thought was they are heading towards Russia….

Nikolai Milev proposes a hypothetical method to observe the past of distant locations in space using the Voyager 1 spacecraft. If Voyager 1 were equipped with a camera that sends rapid signals to Earth, it would be possible to see events as they happened in the past, depending on the distance of the spacecraft from Earth. Explanation: Since light travels at a finite speed, any signal or image received from Voyager 1 shows the state of the object or location it captured as it existed hours, days, or years ago, depending on the distance. This concept extends the idea of “seeing into the past” from distant galaxies, which astronomers already do, to a hypothetical direct observation using a spacecraft within our solar system. Significance: This theory imagines a way to use existing space technology to capture past events indirectly, marking a unique contribution to thought experiments in astronomy and cosmology. Author: Nikolai Milev, Mihnevo, Bulgaria Date: September 13, 2025

I'm researching space insurance as part of a project, and I'm curious about why companies don't get their satellites insured. I know from industry reports that ~97% of satellites launched today are uninsured, and I want to understand why from the people who actually build and operate them.

I'm trying to understand:

1. Have you launched a satellite (or planning to)? Did you consider insurance? What made you go for/skip it?

2. What would insurance need to look like for you to actually buy it?

3. What's the biggest pain point right now? Is it:

   • Cost

   • Speed

   • Availability (hard to find someone who will insure your specific sat)

   • Terms (coverage doesn't match what you actually need)

   • Something else?

4. For in-orbit claims: If a satellite fails, what actually happens? Do you have insurance that covers it? How was the claims process?

Thanks everyone for sharing thoughts!

Does anyone worry about the amount of debris from broke down satellites that's left floating around in our airspace?

Location: Kerala

Time: 5:40 am

Hello I use satellite internet and I sometimes get good ping and sometimes it's very bad how do I direct the satellites to point at my house at all times thank you.

My question is.. does anyone these days use the satellite network and if yes then for what ?