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COSMOS 2573 is a Russian EO satellite. This simulation shows satellite paths and visibility cones. Courtesy Kayhan Space.

Kayhan Space Investigates Satellite Intelligence for CNN with CesiumJS 

In March 2026, Iran struck Prince Sultan Air Base near Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, wounding US servicemembers and damaging aircraft. CNN journalists hypothesized that Russian satellites supported Iran’s intelligence before the attack. To evaluate this possibility, reporters worked with Kayhan Space, a spaceflight safety, operations, and intelligence company. Kayhan used its flagship product Satcat, whose geospatial and orbital visualization is built on CesiumJS, to verify satellite capabilities and behavior.