As space operations scale and autonomy accelerates, traditional Space Situational Awareness (SSA) is no longer sufficient.
In a recent op-ed, Knowmadics CEO and Co-founder, Paul Maguire, examines the shift toward Space Domain Awareness (SDA), a more advanced approach that integrates cyber, RF, and operational data to deliver a comprehensive understanding of the space environment.
Modern space systems are no longer passive. They are software-defined, interconnected, and increasingly exposed to converging risks across multiple domains. In this context, awareness must evolve from tracking where objects are to understanding how systems behave.
Maguire highlights the need for behavioral awareness, early anomaly detection, and cross-domain visibility to maintain mission integrity in an increasingly complex and contested domain.
Read the full op-ed: Holistic space observation: the shift from SSA to SDA – SpaceNews
