Space sector’s cybersecurity dilemma: Pay now or pay later
MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. — Cybersecurity for years has been an afterthought in the commercial space industry — viewed more as a line item than a lifeline.…
Let’s not allow the ‘Golden Age’ of space exploration to turn into fool’s gold
In recent years, a popular slogan in the space industry has been, “We are entering the Golden Age of space exploration.” Indeed, we have…
ESA outlines plans for space security program
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — The European Space Agency has provided more details about the multi-pronged security program it is seeking more than one…
Rising demand and falling costs clear path for satellite servicing
MOUNTAIN VIEW, California – Satellite-servicing businesses are finally getting off the ground thanks in part to technological innovation and…
Trump nominee: Closer Space Force-NRO integration ‘worth considering’
WASHINGTON — Marc Berkowitz, a veteran space policy strategist nominated by President Donald Trump to serve as assistant secretary of defense…
Shutdown could soon slow preparations for Artemis 2
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — Preparations for NASA’s Artemis 2 launch could soon grind to a halt if the nearly month-long government shutdown continues,…
For the first time, James Webb telescope detects 5 ‘building blocks of life’ in ice outside the Milky Way
For the first time, scientists have spotted multiple complex building blocks of life in the ice around a star outside the Milky Way. Using the…
FCC proposes ‘licensing assembly line’ to accelerate satellite approvals
TAMPA, Fla. — The Federal Communications Commission voted Oct. 28 to propose creating a modular “licensing assembly line” that would overhaul…
Cambrian Works Announces Partnership with Aptos Orbital to Integrate the GigRouter and Aptos Terminal
LOS GATOS, CA—Cambrian Works is pleased to announce their partnership with Aptos Orbital to revolutionize space to space connections. This…
Slingshot sells first sensors in UK deal as more nations seek space-tracking sovereignty
TAMPA, Fla. — Slingshot Aerospace is in talks with other countries to create or expand space-tracking capabilities after selling optical…