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Neo-Nazi Spy; Blindspots in Space
Jul 14, 2022
Astrophysicist Shawn Usman discusses securing cislunar space. Leigh Baldwin co-wrote 'Follow The Leader', a story about a German Neo-Nazi spy working for Putin. The podcast explores the rise of Neo-Nazis in East Germany, Putin's influence on right-wing populist groups in Europe, and the potential for Nazi expansion. It also delves into extremism, foreign influence, and the disturbing implications, as well as the strategic competition in cis lunar space, the need for small satellites in Syslunner, and concerns over satellite movements beyond the Moon.
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- Surveillance and tracking capabilities in the cislunar environment are crucial for national security, and the United States needs to strengthen its presence and surveillance capabilities to counter potential threats from China.
- To effectively monitor the cislunar environment and ensure dominance, the United States must adopt a strategy that focuses on small satellites and autonomous navigation, combining them to achieve complete space domain awareness.
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Importance of Surveillance in Cislunar Environment
Surveillance and tracking capabilities in the cislunar environment are crucial for national security. Currently, there is a lack of adequate reconnaissance in this area, which poses a threat. To maintain dominance, the United States needs a system that can track all objects in cislunar space. Small satellites that operate in low-gravity environments and with low Delta V are essential for effective surveillance. Proliferating small satellites in cislunar space will enable comprehensive monitoring and protection against potential adversaries.
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