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With the increasing number of countries preparing for conflicts in space, retired US Air Force Major Even Rogers recognizes this as a lucrative opportunity.
The first two Jackals are scheduled to be launched into space aboard a SpaceX rocket in October. They are capable of locating and approaching other satellites within a few hundred metres, scanning them with sensors and taking photos to determine their capabilities and purpose. Wired reports that the satellites are specifically designed for espionage purposes. Furthermore, they can intercept communication between the satellite and the ground station.
Wired also confirms that the Jackal has the ability to scan the weapon systems aboard satellites. The text suggests that there are various methods to destroy an
enemy object, which could involve equipping the Jackal at a later stage or constructing specialised combat satellites. It is possible that Rogers envisioned the use of an energy weapon that overloads and destroys the enemy satellite’s systems with radiation.
Rogers’ company aims to sell thousands of Jackal satellites to the US military. The Jackals will be controlled by both humans and artificial intelligence to monitor enemy satellites and provide the U.S. with the means to hold its enemies accountable.
The initial mission in October will serve as a test for flight performance and sensor capabilities, with the two Jackals observing each other. The initial mission in October will serve as a test for flight performance and sensor capabilities, with the two Jackals observing each other. This will showcase our competence and expertise in the field, and demonstrate our authority in the area of satellite monitoring. The initial mission in October will serve as a test for flight performance and sensor capabilities, with the two Jackals observing each other.
