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🚀 2026 Global Counterspace Capabilities Report — Now Available SWF is proud to release the 9th version of its Global Counterspace Capabilities: An Open Source Assessment report, edited by @VSamson_DC and Kathleen Brett, with support from Emily Kunasek. A thread on key updates 🧵

How can new space actors support #SpaceSustainability? At #GEOINT2026, SWF will host a workshop on the Handbook for New Actors in Space covering risks, trends & best practices. Feat. SWF’s Alex Shi. 📅 May 6 | 7:30 AM MST 📍 Aurora, CO @USGIF

SWF welcomes Christina Almonte and @almuazcarate! Christina joins as Program Analyst, Space Sustainability, with experience at NASA and the FCC. Almudena joins as Senior Program Analyst, leading space law & regulation, bringing expertise from UNIDIR. 👉swfound.org/our-team

SWF Executive Director Dr. Peter Martinez will participate in GSTCE 2026 in Singapore on May 13–14, moderating the Day 2 opening panel, “Resilience in Orbit: Securing Space Assets in an Increasingly Contested and Unpredictable Domain.” 👉Register: space.org.sg/gstce #SpaceSustainability #GlobalSpace

Join Secure World Foundation at #GEOINT2026 for a workshop on sustainable & responsible space activities. 📅 May 6, 7:30 AM MST | 📍 Aurora, CO Explore insights from the updated Handbook for New Actors in Space with a discussion led by Kathleen Brett & Alex Shi. @USGIF

New resource: Responsible Investment in the Space Sector As the space economy grows, investment decisions increasingly shape congestion, debris risk, and long-term sustainability in orbit. Explore SWF’s guide: bit.ly/4udiFL8

🎓 Applications open: Simpson Scholarship (IAC 2026) Supports young professionals (under 35) with accepted abstracts attending the IAC in Antalya, Türkiye (Oct 5–9, 2026). Up to $1,500 in funding. Deadline: June 16, 8 AM EDT 👉 bit.ly/3QN9RfB

“It might be too late.” SWF's @VSamson_DC on Europe’s space ambitions and delayed deployment timelines, in @Satcubeterminal interview. Read: satcube.com/news/a-reality…

Per Aerospace Knowledge, a journal sponsored by the Chinese Society of Aeronautics and Astronautics: “Low Earth orbit constellations have evolved from a technological concept into a strategic weapon capable of reshaping a country’s communications landscape within 48 hours.” 1/2

📊 Capital is shaping the future of space. Today at the 2026 @NYSE Space Summit, Krystal Azelton presents SWF’s Responsible Investment in the Space Sector, exploring how investment drives sustainability and long-term stability in orbit. 👉 nyse.com/events/2026-sp…

Why Latin America & the Caribbean matter for #SpaceSustainability! 🌍 From ecosystem protection to food security & disaster response, space plays a vital role. LAC voices are shaping global norms. 📍 Brasília 📅 Nov 4–5, 2026 🔗swfsummit.org

📍 Upcoming: SWF at #GSTCE2026 in Singapore (May 13-14, 2026) SWF in collab with @SingaporeSpace will host a workshop on stewardship approaches to investing, counterspace capabilities, and risks and stability for the space economy with Dr. Peter Martinez & @VSamson_DC.

📬 SWF April Newsletter now available Featuring the Mike Simpson Scholarship (IAC), SWF’s 2026 Counterspace Report, new Insight analysis on counterspace trends, ESG in Space, and updates on SWF events and activities. 👉linkedin.com/pulse/april-20…

@VSamson_DC: "I'm even more impressed with the level of detail in the company statement. Information is a key part of transparency and as new activities are undertaken in space, it would be good to establish a precedence of sharing details" spacenews.com/chinese-startu…

📍 SWF at #SpaceSymposium Peter Martinez & Ian Christensen are engaging on space sustainability, responsible behavior, and cooperation. spacesymposium.org

SWF’s Dr. Peter Martinez and Ian Christensen will attend the 41st Space Symposium in Colorado Springs, engaging with the global space community on space sustainability, responsible behavior, and international cooperation. spacesymposium.org

📄 Read the full report & executive summary: 👉 swfound.org/counterspace #Counterspace #SpaceSecurity #SpacePolicy #OuterSpaceSecurity #SWF

Updated ASAT test debris figures: 6,904 cataloged pieces, of which 2,773 are still in orbit

Key takeaway: While R&D is increasing globally, only non-destructive counterspace capabilities are currently being used in active conflicts.

Some 2026 highlights: Added this year: Germany Increasing interest in “bodyguard” sats & spaceplanes China’s on-orbit refueling Russia’s RPOs and the end of Luch What is/not known about the US’ Golden Dome Spoofing Starlink Cyberattacks in the Russia-Ukraine war

The report analyzes counterspace capabilities across 13 countries in five categories: • Co-orbital • Direct-Ascent • Electronic warfare • Directed energy • Cyber

🚀 2026 Global Counterspace Capabilities Report — Now Available SWF is proud to release the 9th version of its Global Counterspace Capabilities: An Open Source Assessment report, edited by @VSamson_DC and Kathleen Brett, with support from Emily Kunasek. A thread on key updates 🧵