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Viasat Confirms ‘Unauthorized Access’ After Bloomberg Report of Salt Typhoon Impact
Viasat has confirmed a report of ‘unauthorized access’ after Bloomberg reported Tuesday the company was one of the victims in the “Salt Typhoon” hack against telecommunications providers. Viasat did not share the details of the situation, but said in a statement to Via Satellite that “Viasat and its independent third-party cybersecurity partner investigated a report…
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Blue Origin, Thales, and ESA to Collaborate on Space Exploration
The European Space Agency (ESA), Thales Alenia Space and Blue Origin are teaming up as they look to co-operate in areas such as human spaceflight, science, technology and commercial capabilities. The aim will be to foster and facilitate commercial and industrial advancements in the area of space exploration in Low-Earth Orbit (LEO). Thales Alenia Space…
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Kuva Space Exec Talks Cyber Threats to EO Constellations
Kuva Space is one of the up and coming space companies in Earth Observation (EO) and is looking to develop one of the world’s most extensive hyperspectral satellite constellations. It aims to combine this vast network with AI to deliver decision-ready intelligence to customers. The company launched its first satellite, Hyperfield-1, the first of its…
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Marlink Cyber President: Increasing Bandwidth Drives Need for Cyber Focus
In a major strategic move in April, Marlink announced the creation of Marlink Cyber, a dedicated cybersecurity company aimed at addressing the growing threat landscape and rising compliance requirements. A well-established name in the satellite sector, Marlink provides managed services for business-critical IT solutions. The company has a strong presence in the maritime and energy…
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Sally celebrates complicated legacy of first US woman in space
“Sally Ride became the first American woman to blast off into space, but beneath her unflappable composure, she carried a secret.” On June 18, 1983, NASA astronaut Sally Ride made history as the first American woman in space aboard the Space Shuttle Challenger. National Geographic is marking the occasion with a new documentary on the…
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Thales Alenia Signs Contract with OHB to Provide Critical Elements for LISA
Thales Alenia Space, the joint venture between Thales (67%) and Leonardo (33%), has signed a €263 million contract with prime contractor OHB System AG for the development of key elements for ESA‘s Laser Interferometer Space Antenna (LISA) mission. LISA will be the first space-based observatory dedicated to studying gravitational waves. LISA: a future constellation of…
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China’s new-generation manned spacecraft completes zero-altitude escape flight test
China successfully conducted an escape flight test on its new-generation manned spacecraft Mengzhou at zero altitude on Tuesday, marking an important step forward in its manned lunar exploration program. Conducted at the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwest China, this test signifies China’s second zero-altitude escape flight test, 27 years after such a test by…
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Avio Advances Space Tech Innovation with Dassault’s 3DEXPERIENCE Platform
Dassault Systèmes announced that Avio has implemented the 3DEXPERIENCE platform to digitally transform the management of all its programs. As Avio deepens its focus on driving sustainability in the space sector, the 3DEXPERIENCE platform enables it to adopt automated, intelligent, and data-driven engineering and manufacturing processes that streamline and accelerate the development of technologically advanced…
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Astrobotic’s CubeRover-1 Cleared for Lunar South Pole Mission After Successful Testing
Astrobotic announced that their CubeRover-1 lunar rover completed its acceptance test campaign and has been deemed ready for flight to the lunar south pole aboard Astrobotic’s upcoming Griffin Mission One (Griffin-1). The test campaign put the company’s shoebox-sized CubeRover through its paces, passing a battery of industry-standard tests, including thermal-vacuum (TVAC) testing to prove…
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Rocket Lab Secures Two New Missions for 2025 for the First Launch in Four Days
Rocket Lab, announced it has been selected to launch two dedicated missions on Electron for a confidential commercial customer, the first of which will launch in just four days, a demonstration of Rocket Lab’s ability to execute against a rapid contract-to-launch timeline for responsive, dedicated access to space for satellite operators. Launching from Rocket Lab…