Introduction A recent viral report claimed that Elon Musk “bypassed” Iran’s total internet blackout by activating Starlink for 20,000 hidden satellite terminals inside the country. The dramatic story – emerging amid an escalating conflict involving Iran and Israel – suggests that Musk’s SpaceX satellites beamed uncensored internet to Iranians after the regime tried to cut…
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Executive Summary: The Pentagon has long sought a “space internet” – an integrated military satellite network that automatically routes data across U.S., allied, and commercial satellites. This enterprise SATCOM vision promises resilience and high-speed connectivity, but it has been dogged by technical, bureaucratic, and industrial challenges. Recent reporting and studies show that legacy hardware, fragmented…
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Introduction and Current Market Overview (2025) Kraków’s real estate market remains robust in 2025, characterized by high demand across residential, commercial (office/retail), and industrial segments. Property values have surged in the past two years, though price growth has recently moderated from double-digit to single-digit rates radiojura.pl bankier.pl. Rental markets are strong – bolstered by record…
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Introduction and Economic Overview Poland’s real estate market in 2025 remains robust and dynamic, supported by a resilient economy and strong investor interest. The country saw an exceptionally active 2024, with commercial property investment volumes more than doubling to over €5 billion (up ~142% year-on-year) content.knightfrank.com. GDP growth is forecast around 3–4% in 2025, driven…
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Satellites play a vital role in modern society, supporting communications, navigation, Earth observation, scientific discovery, and security. This comprehensive report highlights 100 of the most important currently operational satellites across five major categories: Communications, Earth Observation, Navigation/Positioning, Scientific & Exploration, and Military/Intelligence. Each entry includes the satellite’s name (and launch year), operating organization, purpose and…
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Modern militaries rely on robust communication networks to coordinate operations, from secure battlefield radios to satellites and smartphone-based systems. Precise and secure communications are the sinews of good decision-making on the battlefield – a decisive factor in warfare that enables effective command and control of forces othjournal.com. This report explores the history of military telecommunications…
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Introduction to Spy Satellites Spy satellites – officially known as reconnaissance satellites – are orbiting spacecraft used by governments to secretly monitor activities on Earth for national security purposes. They serve as high-tech “eyes in the sky,” peering down from space to collect intelligence on foreign military forces, weapons developments, missile launches, and other strategic…
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Governments worldwide are entering a “Sky Wars” satellite arms race – a contest to secure robust military satellite communications (Satcom) for the coming decade. From 2025 to 2035, defense agencies are pouring resources into Satcom as warfighters demand resilient, everywhere-connectivity. The Ukraine conflict underscored Satcom’s importance (e.g. Starlink kept forces online), spurring militaries to accelerate…
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Introduction In parts of the world, authorities are literally switching off the internet on a routine basis. Over the last five years (2020–2025), countries like Syria, Iraq, and Algeria have repeatedly imposed nationwide internet shutdowns – often timed with school exam periods – plunging millions into digital darkness for hours at a time. Governments claim…
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Missile technology forms the backbone of modern military power, from intercontinental nuclear-tipped rockets to precision-guided tactical weapons. This comprehensive country-by-country guide details the world’s missile systems – ballistic missiles, cruise missiles, anti-ship and air-defense missiles, air-to-air weapons, and more – including those in service, in development, or recently retired. For each nation, we outline key…
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