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Why are satellites so important?
Satellites are crucial for modern life, enabling everything from GPS navigation and weather forecasting to global communications and military intelligence. The story highlights their strategic importance, as the UK is actively defending its own satellites and disrupting others to protect national security interests, showing how vital they are in today's world.
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