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Salt Typhoon Cyberattack: Viasat Confirms Breach Amid Growing Security Concerns Summary: Global communications company Viasat has officially confirmed it experienced a cybersecurity incident linked to a broader campaign known as “Salt Typhoon.” This disclosure follows an investigative report by Bloomberg that revealed multiple telecommunications networks were targeted. While Viasat has not disclosed the full scope […]

Modernizing Military Satcom: Why the DoD Is Chasing Its ‘3GPP Moment’ Summary The Department of Defense is aiming to give its satellite communications systems a much-needed overhaul by advocating for scalable, software-defined infrastructure. Leaders argue that **military SATCOM terminals** must experience a transformation similar to that of the mobile industry’s 3GPP standard, enabling greater interoperability,

Summary The landscape of international space exploration is rapidly evolving as Blue Origin, Thales Alenia Space, and the European Space Agency (ESA) announce a landmark collaboration. This ambitious partnership aims to accelerate advancements in areas ranging from human spaceflight to commercial technologies. Uniting the strengths of government agencies and private aerospace pioneers, the initiative marks

Bandwidth Growth Sparks Urgent Shift Toward Dedicated Cybersecurity Solutions Summary As the digital infrastructure soars with growing bandwidth demands, the need for advanced, specialized cybersecurity has reached a pivotal point. Marlink’s establishment of its new division, Marlink Cyber, underlines an industry-wide response to the mounting complexity of cyber threats. The maritime and satellite communication sectors,

Securing the Final Frontier: Kuva Space Sounds Alarm Over Cybersecurity in EO Satellite Constellations Summary In an era where space-based technologies drive everything from climate monitoring to national security, protecting satellite systems from cyber threats has never been more critical. Kuva Space, a frontrunner in hyperspectral imaging and Earth observation, has voiced growing concerns about

Pentagon Innovates Defense Against Satellite Signal Jamming Amid Rising Threats Summary The U.S. Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) is progressing toward a new initiative aimed at shielding commercial satellites from electromagnetic interference (EMI). As dependency on satellite infrastructure grows, concerns have intensified over intentional disruptions that could undermine both military and civilian communication networks. This program

Next-Gen Space Mobility: SpaceWERX Backs 10 Innovators in Sustained Maneuver Challenge Summary SpaceWERX, the innovation arm of the U.S. Space Force, has awarded contracts to 10 forward-thinking companies as part of its Sustained Space Maneuver Challenge. This initiative aims to elevate the United States’ capabilities in space mobility and operational resilience. With growing threats and

Flying Into the Future: Greenerwave and Safran Unite to Elevate In-Flight Connectivity with Ka-Band Innovation Summary French tech pioneer Greenerwave has teamed up with aviation technology leader Safran Passenger Innovations to co-develop a cutting-edge Ka-band aero terminal. Announced at the Paris Air Show, this partnership aims to revolutionize the future of in-flight connectivity (IFC) by

Faith-Based Broadcasting Gets a Satellite Boost: Intelsat and iKOMG Strengthen Partnership via Galaxy 19 Summary Intelsat has reaffirmed and expanded its ongoing collaboration with iKO Media Group (iKOMG) through a new agreement centered on the Galaxy 19 satellite. This development enables iKOMG to launch a tailored broadcast initiative aimed at serving faith-based communities. The collaboration

Portal Space Systems Ignites the Future of Satellite Manufacturing with First Factory Launch Summary Portal Space Systems has officially launched its first manufacturing facility, spanning 50,000 square feet, to begin production of its next-generation Supernova spacecraft. This marks a pivotal step for the satellite startup, positioning it to scale operations to meet growing demand for