SBIRS
US Space-Based Infrared System for missile detection
Episodes
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#5440: What Does a Space Force Actually Do All Day?Rockets get the coverage, but the real work happens at consoles on the ground. What 15,000 Guardians actually do. -
#3780: How Open-Source Satellites Spot Missile LaunchesThermal satellite data you can access for free can detect missile plumes. Here's what that tells us about classified military capabilities. -
#1392: Shield of the Levant: Israel’s Multi-Layered Missile DefenseFrom satellite detection to kinetic kills in space, explore the high-stakes engineering behind Israel's multi-layered air defense shield. -
#1195: The Blind Spot: When Radar Gaps Make Every Missile a Nuclear ThreatWhen radar goes dark, how do you tell a conventional missile from a nuclear one? Explore the terrifying physics of pre-launch ambiguity. -
#905: The 3 AM Siren: The Science of Nighttime Missile AttacksWhy do sirens always wail at 3 AM? Discover the high-stakes game of orbital mechanics and satellite blind spots behind nighttime missile strikes.