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2016 – Commercial Infrastructure and Support Industries – Snapshot

In 2016, commercial infrastructure and support industries accounted for $126.26 billion, 5.3% more than in 2015.

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2016 – Russian Missile Detection – Snapshot

Russia’s 2016 space-based early warning missile detection system consists of one satellite, a new generation “Tundra” satellite called Kosmos-2510.[fn[]Anatoly Zak. “Launch of the first EKS (Tundra) satellite.” Russianspaceweb.com. December 7,…

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2016 – U.S. National Security Space Budgets – Snapshot

The United States spent $## billion on space activities in FY 2016, which ran from October 1, 2015 through September 30, 2016. ## of this spending, ## %, went…

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2016 – U.S. Missile Detection – Snapshot

Since 1970, the United States has relied on space-based infrared sensors for detecting energy emitted from ballistic missile launches from other countries around the world. During 2016, the U.S. Air Force (USAF) continued to operate the primary means of detecting launches of missiles and space launch vehicles, using infrared satellites and sensors orbiting the Earth.

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2016 – Satellite Radio – Snapshot

While multiple satellite radio companies have been started over the past decade, the only one currently operating is Sirius XM, based in the United States. Sirius XM had $## billion in revenue in…

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2016 – Commercial Space Products and Services – Snapshot

The Commercial Space Products and Services section captures the sale of products and services enabled by space assets – such as telecommunications and broadcasting; positioning, navigation, and timing; and Earth observation. This sector increased ##% from $## billion in 2016 to $## billion in 2017.

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2016 – Imagery, PNT, Data, and the Self-driving Car

When space and data technology come together in a car, the car starts knowing where it is.

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2016 – Matching Electric Vehicles to Charging Stations

Positioning, navigation, and timing technology comes together with databases, and socially-networked communications to pinpoint charging station availability.

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2016 – Taking the Stress out of Travel Planning

Smartphone software applications aid drivers with detailed travel plans.

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2016 – Saving Money with Old Rain Data

Satellite rainfall data might help Indian residents save money.

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