The National Reconnaissance Office is preparing to launch new satellites to track moving vehicles and people from space, replacing aging aircraft with more survivable space assets. The Air Force and Space Force are collaborating on the program, which is expected to enhance military capabilities.
Key Points
NRO testing satellites to track moving targets
Collaboration between NRO, Air Force, and Space Force
Space-based GMTI system to provide actionable information to warfighters
Pros
Enhances military and intelligence capabilities
Replaces aging aircraft with more advanced space assets
Cons
Unclear timeline for when the new satellites will be operational
Dependence on congressional budget approval for the program to move forward