Space communication

Our modern world is filled with radio waves: mobile phones, Wi-Fi networks, Bluetooth devices, and satellite communications. However, there is a unique place in the eastern United States where all of these are strictly regulated: the National Radio Quiet Zone (NRQZ). The purpose of this zone is to protect the operations of world-class scientific instruments…

Satellite communication (SATCOM) is a backbone of today’s military, emergency, and global connectivity infrastructure. But as satellite systems become more vital, they also turn into prime targets during conflicts. One of the most pressing threats is satellite jamming—the deliberate interference with signals to block, distort, or disable communication. In response, both military and commercial players…