June the New Military Satellite that Supports Operations
The UK Ministry of Defense commissioned Surrey Satellite Technology Ltd. (SSTL) to develop Juno, a £40 million satellite and one of many future military satellites, set for launch in 2027.
Designed by SSTL, Juno provides a high-resolution daytime image of Earth, pushing Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) capabilities in the country. It will give the UK military the means to monitor detailed movement and assist bigger tasks from the government such as natural disasters and the effects of climate change.
The project also supports around 200 highly skilled jobs that will facilitate the space sector’s growth for the UK military satellite and helping the economy.
“With Tyche in space and Juno now on contract, UK Space Command’s ISTARI programme is taking great strides on showcasing innovation and collaboration across government and industry,” said the Air Chief Marshal, Sir Rich Knighton.
A Step Forward in Military Satellites Technology
Juno, the first under the UK Space Command’s program called ISTARI, is set to put a constellation of military satellites in space and its ground systems together by 2031. Around 200 qualified professionals will be employed, and it will help the UK secure a place in the global space sector, hence contributing to the national economy.
“The contract for Juno shows the UK’s commitment to grow one of the most innovative and attractive space economies in the world and keep our competitive edge in space science and technology,” said Maria Eagle, Minister for Defense Procurement and Industry.
The competitive contract for the Juno program was awarded to SSTL on [DATE] – the developer of Tyche. Based in Guildford and Hampshire, SSTL employs around 400 specialists, many of whom are working on the Juno program.
“Juno will offer a step change in imaging capability over Tyche. We look forward to continuing our successful relationship with the UK Space Command and playing a leading role in delivering the UK Defence Space Strategy,” said Andrew Cawthorne, Managing Director at SSTL.
New Means for Military Satellite Technology
The advanced satellite military technology represented by Juno is a whole new frontier in modern warfare with precise attacks at long ranges with never-seen-before accuracy. Juno’s military capabilities allow for real-time imagery intelligence, pushing its destructive power compared to traditional methods when inflicting damage.
Satellites like Juno give the military real time imagery intelligence that allows them to hit with precision. With this being said, defense systems have now become far more invasive.
Countries now are launching more satellites such as US military satellites, there is also an increasing possibility of destruction on a large scale. This would come in the form of an interconnected network of satellites used in military operations, which could wipe out entire infrastructures or regions within targeted nations and redefine the future of warfare. With this technology, while it does provide a benefit in defense, the measures are on the rise so that space-based systems could become one of the most powerful yet dangerous assets to military satellites strategy.
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