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Marlink Advances Cloud Security and Performance with Microsoft ExpressRoute
Marlink, a leader in managed services for business-critical digital solutions will deliver faster, more secure global access to cloud services under the Microsoft ExpressRoute programme. This latest milestone in the partnership between Marlink and Microsoft enables Marlink customers to extend on-premises networks to Microsoft’s cloud services directly over secured connectivity and global Points of Presence.…
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HawkEye 360 Advances Space-Based Radio Frequency Intelligence with Satellite Technology
HawkEye 360, headquartered in Herndon, Virginia, continues to expand the space-based radio frequency (RF) intelligence capabilities through a proprietary satellite constellation and advanced geolocation technology. The company’s technology platform is designed to detect, process and geolocate RF emissions globally, delivering actionable insights to defense, government and commercial customers. Operating clusters of small satellites in Low…
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The Opportunities and Risks of SpaceX’s xAI Deal and Data Center in Space Ambitions
At the start of this month, SpaceX acquired Elon Musk’s AI venture xAI, amid the run-up to an expected SpaceX IPO. SpaceX cited plans for an orbital data center satellite constellation in the rationale for the acquisition, which came just after SpaceX filed plans for the constellation with the FCC. There’s been a lot of news from…
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There’s a lot of big talk about sovereign launch—who is doing something about it?
No one will supplant American and Chinese dominance in the space launch arena anytime soon, but several longtime US allies now see sovereign access to space as a national security imperative. Taking advantage of private launch initiatives already underway within their own borders, several middle and regional powers have approved substantial government funding for commercial…
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Thales Alenia Space to Build Central Platform for EU GNSS Services
Thales Alenia Space will build a central ground support platform for EU space services like EGNOS, Galileo, Copernicus, and GOVSATCOM/IRIS². The EU Agency for the Space Programme (EUSPA) recently signed a contract framework with Thales Alenia Space, announced Feb. 17. Called the European GNSS Service Demonstrator (ESD), it will serve as a modular and flexible…
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Loft Orbital, SmartSat CRC to Demonstrate Wildfire Detection Technology
Loft Orbital is partnering with SmartSat Cooperative Research Center to demonstrate an AI-powered wildfire detection software on its satellites, the hosted payload operator announced on Wednesday. The mission is meant to demonstrate the software’s ability to forecast wildfires with hyperspectral analysis. The technology, Loft said, can distinguish smoke from ordinary cloud cover from Low-Earth Orbit…
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Second SLS WDR appears to go as planned – March 6 target
NASA worked through a second Wet Dress Rehearsal for Artemis II, after the SLS vehicle experienced hydrogen leaks around propellant loading during the first test. Work on the Tail Service Mast Umbilical (TSMU) took place while the vehicle remained on Pad 39B, avoiding a rollback and a potential delay to the retargeted launch opportunities in…
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Why Insider Threats May Make Satellite Hacking Significantly Easier
The established wisdom holds that satellite hacking is challenging for malicious actors due to the complexities of satellite infrastructure and the need to compromise multiple systems simultaneously. However, if insiders are involved, these barriers start to fall apart. This article examines this potential, discussing criminally motivated insiders and how they can subvert controls and countermeasures…
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MTN Becomes Newest Provider of SpaceX’s Government Connectivity Services
SpaceX has authorized network operator MTN to provide satellite connectivity services to its government and defense clients, MTN said on Wednesday. MTN’s new services are being rolled out to its government and defense clients, effective immediately. MTN has been an authorized Starlink reseller since 2023. As part of this agreement, MTN will launch “a special…