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§1.5 How to use this academy

Twelve chapters, from the basics to practice.

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PartChaptersAbout
Basics1–3The domain, the orbits and what satellites can do with their sensors
Doctrine4–5How NATO and the US organise space operations
Conflict6–9Counterspace, the views and means of Russia and China, and space in the war in Ukraine
Practice10–12Analyst practice, reference library with cards and timeline, sources

Difficult topics come with an In plain terms · In practice box. Section 2.1 has an orbit widget that lets you see for yourself what altitude does to speed, period and coverage. The Learning Path (at the top) offers a learning route with knowledge checks. Related material is in the other academies: GNSS and space EW in the EW Academy, the Russian Space Troops in the AirDefense Academy and Starlink on drones in the Drone Academy.

Scope

This academy is compiled from open sources and describes principles at textbook level. Classified details of systems and operations are outside its scope. Claims by states and companies are presented as claims.