Part 2: The more SMC spends on infrared systems, the more they stay the same...maybe. At least when compared with SBIRS.

Part 1: When SMC buys expensive infrared satellites, does a lt. colonel get its wings? Especially if the satellites are still "juicy targets?"

Expect more crocodile tears and handwringing from lawmakers as SDA bypasses NSSL for cheaper, more-responsive, launch prices.

Nations with thousands of islands using satellites as their communications backbone. At least one is eyeing Starlink.

How the heck could automobile driving help mature the global space industry? **Warning** this is the longest yet.