Tag: space security
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Resecurity Joins Space ISAC to Strengthen Space Cybersecurity Collaboration
Cybersecurity company Resecurity has joined the Space Information Sharing and Analysis Center (Space ISAC), expanding the organization’s network of members focused on strengthening cybersecurity across the global space sector. The membership is intended to support collaboration on cyber threat intelligence, digital risk management and the protection of critical space infrastructure. Resecurity Expands Space Security Role…
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True Anomaly Completes Mission X-3 Tests, Advances Jackal Orbital Vehicle Toward Space Force Missions
True Anomaly has successfully completed all objectives for its Mission X-3 flight test campaign, marking a major milestone for the company’s autonomous orbital vehicle, Jackal, and clearing the final steps toward full operational commissioning. Mission X-3 represents the third and most advanced self-funded demonstration mission conducted by the Colorado-based aerospace company. The campaign focused on…
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Optera Raises £3 Million to Expand Space Domain Awareness Technology in the UK
Optera has secured £3 million ($4 million) in fresh funding to support its relocation from Australia to the United Kingdom, strengthening its position in the growing market for space domain awareness (SDA) and dual-use sensing technologies. The funding round was led by the UK Innovation & Science Seed Fund (UKI2S), with participation from Blackfinch Ventures,…
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Ground Stations Face Military Targeting Risk as Space War Doctrine Evolves
Are satellite ground stations becoming military targets? Ground stations worldwide are increasingly viewed as legitimate military targets, with recent strikes on cloud facilities and satellite ground infrastructure demonstrating a fundamental shift in modern warfare doctrine. These terrestrial assets, responsible for commanding satellites worth hundreds of billions of dollars and handling critical data flows for both…
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Poland Deploys New Military Satellite as European Space Defense Expands
What Does Poland’s New Military Satellite Mean for European Space Defense? Poland successfully deployed its newest military satellite into orbit on May 3, 2026, marking a significant expansion of the nation’s space-based defense capabilities. The satellite, part of Poland’s broader military modernization program valued at over $3 billion annually, enhances the country’s intelligence gathering, surveillance,…
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Anduril to Acquire ExoAnalytic Solutions to Expand Space Surveillance Capabilities
Anduril Industries has announced plans to acquire ExoAnalytic Solutions, a move expected to significantly expand Anduril’s space surveillance and tracking capabilities for national security customers. Financial terms of the acquisition were not disclosed. Once completed, the deal will more than double Anduril’s space-focused workforce, increasing it from about 120 employees to more than 250 after…
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U.S. Defense Secretary Praises Blue Origin’s Role in Military and Space Programs
U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Monday praised Blue Origin for its contributions to U.S. military operations and space exploration, speaking at the company’s rocket manufacturing facility in Cape Canaveral, Florida. During remarks delivered at the site, Hegseth reviewed Department of Defense activities carried out during the first year of President Donald Trump’s second term…
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EU Still Reliant on U.S. for Space Security as IRIS² Years Away, Commissioner Says
The European Union remains dependent on the United States for critical defence and space services and cannot yet replace U.S. capabilities, despite ambitions to build its own satellite infrastructure, EU Defence and Space Commissioner Andrius Kubilius told Euronews. Kubilius said the EU’s Governmental Satellite Communications programme, known as GOVSATCOM, is intended as an interim solution…
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Japan Defence Ministry Awards Astroscale Contract to Develop Satellite Gripping Technology
Japan’s Ministry of Defense (MoD) has awarded Astroscale Japan a contract valued at 1 billion yen ($6.4 million) to develop a gripping mechanism designed for use with national satellites, the company said. Under the contract, Astroscale Japan will design the mechanism and conduct ground-based demonstrations to test its ability to grip national security satellites under…