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Writing by Sam Denby and Tristan Purdy
Editing by Alexander Williard
Animation led by Max Moser
Sound by Graham Haerther
Thumbnail by Simon Buckmaster

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References
[1] https://cyberscoop.com/viasat-ka-sat-hack-black-hat/
[2] https://aviationweek.com/defense-space/missile-defense-weapons/arrow-3-makes-combat-debut-thwarting-long-range-missile
[3] https://media.defense.gov/2023/Sep/14/2003301146/-1/-1/0/COMPREHENSIVE-REPORT-FOR-RELEASE.PDF
[4] https://spacenews.com/dod-satellites-in-low-earth-orbit-promise-more-connectivity-for-military-users/
[5] https://www.sda.mil/us-military-places-a-bet-on-leo-for-space-security/
[6] https://carnegieendowment.org/2021/11/17/dangerous-fallout-of-russia-s-anti-satellite-missile-test-pub-85804
[7] https://elaranova.com/revolutionizing-missile-warning-the-proliferated-warfighter-space-architecture/
[8] https://www.sda.mil/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Tranche-0-Fact-Sheet_FINAL.pdf
[9] https://media.defense.gov/2023/Sep/14/2003301146/-1/-1/0/COMPREHENSIVE-REPORT-FOR-RELEASE.PDF
[10] https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/blogs/new-atlanticist/how-the-us-and-its-allies-should-respond-to-evolving-space-threats/