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First Gen SigInt Sat Declassified

The NRO has declassified JUMPSEAT, the U.S.’s first-generation signals-collection satellite, which operated from 1971 to 1987. Developed under Project EARPOP, it collected critical electronic emissions and intelligence during the Cold War. The data supported national security agencies, showcasing the NRO’s ongoing commitment to innovation in space for national safety.

Low Cost Satellite Internet

A Cascadia Earthquake mega disaster will disrupt broad areas of the Oregon coast for weeks at least and perhaps many months. For preparedness purposes, imagine operating from an isolated location with no ISPs or cellular coverage. The solution is satellite connectivity.