Monday 30 November 2015

Satellites need protection as ‘critical infrastructure,’ military says

The military’s research arm is looking for better ways to protect satellites from catastrophic failure after a 2011 space incident exposed Canada’s vulnerability to communications collapse.

Defence Research and Development Canada is launching an initiative with the private sector to improve the reliability of satellites threatened by space debris, harmful radiation and even software glitches that can shut down essential services, from internet access to airline flights. For the full article click here 



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