Appropriations, Procurement, and Acquisitions
DIU's director tried to overcome a calcified defense innovation system. It beat him. Now what? (Breaking Defense) "DoD, through its neglect, is turning its back on the disruptive opportunities from the commercial and non-traditional innovation sector," warns Bill Greenwalt of AEI.
Space Force crafts range operations contract as launch pace quickens (C4ISRNet) Cape Canaveral Space Force Station and Kennedy Space Center could host as many as 300 launches annually, up from 67 this year and 31 in 2021.
U.S. Government Effort to Tap Private Weather Data Moves Along Slowly (Wall Street Journal) The U.S. government’s six-year-old effort to improve its weather forecasting ability by purchasing data from private-sector satellite companies has started to show results, although the process is moving more slowly than anticipated.
NASA’s NCAPS draft RFP just days away - Intelligence Community News (Intelligence Community News) On August 16, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) provided an update to its Consolidated Applications and Platform Services (NCAPS) requirement.
NGA releases research development RFI (Intelligence Community News) On August 23, the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) posted a request for information for research development services. Responses are due no later than 4:30 p.m. Eastern on September 23.
DARPA Space-BACN in the pan, startup SpaceLink eyes potential for more DoD links (Breaking Defense) SpaceLink intends to put four data relay satellites in Medium Earth Orbit, to complement and backup the Space Development Agency's Transport Layer.
New GAO report will feed Space Force-IC 'negotiation' on space-based ISR - Breaking Defense (Breaking Defense) "As an agency, we've been pretty clear that there really isn't a material difference ... between tactical ISR or strategic ISR. It's just ISR. It's taking pictures from space," said Pete Muend, NRO's director of commercial operations.
Booz Allen's fight for Air Force mission IT contract is over (Washington Technology) Air Force North will proceed on the program supporting deployed systems and special programs.
SAIC Awarded Approximately $400 Million in Space and Intelligence Community Contracts in Fiscal Year 2023 Second Quarter (Business Wire) Science Applications International Corp. (NYSE: SAIC) received approximately $400 million in national security and space contract awards for the secon
ESA Partners With ERTICO for Smart Transportation Tech Development (Via Satellite) The European Space Agency (ESA) signed an agreement this week with Europe’s intelligent transportation system organization ERTICO to explore how
Space Business and Market Trends
A Blue Ocean Market for Commercial Space Data Relay Services (Satellite Today) On-demand data relay from Low Earth Orbit has long challenged the space industry. The old, rigid way of operating is starting to bend, as commercial providers hone architectures enabling real-time satellite communications and data transfers. Governments, along with customers in the commercial realm, are taking note.
New Zealand’s Quest for a Sustainable Space Industry (Satellite Today) New Zealand has a fledgling space industry with unique geographic advantages and government and commercial incentives for growth. In this regional focus, Dawn Aerospace, SpaceBase, Kea Aerospace, Rocket Lab, and others talk about the innovation happening in this island nation.
Anuvu Acquires Satcom Service Provider Signal Mountain (Via Satellite) Anuvu announced a deal on Aug. 11 to acquire Signal Mountain, which provides satcom services to the U.S. government. Anuvu said this acquisition will
D-Orbit and Breeze Holdings Cancel SPAC Merger (Via Satellite) Breeze Holdings, a publicly traded special purpose acquisition company (SPAC), and D-Orbit, the Italian space logistics company, have canceled their
SatixFy and SPAC Sponsor Decrease Company Valuation (Via Satellite) Satellite technology company SatixFy Communications and special purpose acquisition company Endurance Acquisition Corp. reduced the equity valuation of
MariaDB acquires CubeWerx to deliver geospatial capabilities for developers (Help Net Security) With CubeWerx, MariaDB will provide geospatial the way developers use geospatial through open standard APIs.
Rocket Lab Revenue Grows Nearly 400% in the Second Quarter of 2022 (Via Satellite) Rocket Lab grew revenue nearly 400% in the second quarter of 2022 compared to the same time period last year. The company reported record revenue of $55.5
Aerospace giant looks to add hundreds of employees after acquiring 2 Denver metro businesses (Denver Business Journal) Raytheon is taking action to fill jobs as hiring in aerospace around Denver is intensely competitive.
Inmarsat Wins US Navy Military Sealift Command $578M Follow-On Contract (Via Satellite) Inmarsat Government has received a follow-on contract worth up to $578 million to provide satcom services to the U.S. Navy Military Sealift Command over a
Gilat Expects to Hit Double-Digit Revenue Growth This Year (Via Satellite) Gilat Satellite Networks saw a small revenue increase in the three months to the end of June compared to the same stage last year. This was one of the
Raytheon eyes small satellite edge (Military Times) In this week’s Defense Dollars, Raytheon buys a satellite company and Booz Allen Hamilton extends a contract.
Intellian Deepens Relationship with Speedcast (Via Satellite) Intellian has signed a comprehensive new partnership deal with Speedcast, which will see the two companies collaborate in serving multiple markets with
Leidos relishes background role for Artemis rocket launch (Washington Technology) The company's ideal and best outcome: no one notices them on launch day.
Virgin Orbit Expects 2022 Revenue Between $30M to $40M (Via Satellite) Virgin Orbit reported just $5,000 in revenue for the second quarter of 2022, as the company’s most recent launch on July 5 fell on the first day of the
How SpaceX Could Win The Space Race | CNBC Marathon (YouTube) CNBC Marathon explores SpaceX's quest to win the space race.SpaceX’s broadband satellite internet, Starlink, is expected to be a cash cow for SpaceX, bringin...
Omnispace Partners With Philippine Wireless Company Smart (Via Satellite) Omnispace inked a partnership with Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart), a wireless subsidiary of Philippine telco PLDT. The partnership announced Wednesday
Speedcast Signs Deals With Bristow Group, Algeria’s ATS (Via Satellite) Speedcast recently signed deals with aviation services provider Bristow Group and Algerian satellite services provider Algérie Télécom Satellite (ATS).
Scottish Space Company R3-IoT Makes 'Krucial' Move to Change its Name (Via Satellite) R3-IoT has changed its name to Krucial, the company announced Aug. 18. The company will be launching a flagship product - Krucial Connect, which aims to
Mynaric Names SA Photonics Exec Mustafa Veziroglu President (Via Satellite) Mynaric has hired former SA Photonics exec Mustafa Veziroglu as president and a member of its management board. Veziroglu will oversee development,
Eutelsat America Finds a New President and CEO to Succeed David Bair (Via Satellite) Eutelsat Communications named a new president and CEO of its Eutelsat America business on Monday. Richard Mortellaro, who previously served as senior vice
Former GDMS Exec David Morrison Joins Raytheon's Intell & Space Business (ExecutiveBiz) Looking for the latest Government Contracting News? Check out our story: Former GDMS Exec David Morrison Joins Raytheon's Intell & Space Business. Click
E-Space Hires New CFO and Chief Satellite Systems Engineer (Via Satellite) Greg Wyler-founded startup E-Space has added to its executive team, hiring Gunjan Murarka as CFO and Dalibor Djuran as chief satellite systems engineer.
Launch Services
Maritime Launch to Begin Building a Spaceport in Nova Scotia (Via Satellite) Maritime Launch Services is now approved to begin construction of a spaceport in Nova Scotia, with the intention of building Canada’s first commercial
LuxSpace to Fly LEO Hosted Payload Platform on Momentus Vigoride OTV in 2023 (Via Satellite) Satellite manufacturer OHB's Luxembourg-based subsidiary LuxSpace announced Monday that it has signed a contract with in-space transportation and
Sky Perfect JSAT Signs Deal With SpaceX for Starship Launch in 2024 (Via Satellite) Japanese satellite operator Sky Perfect JSAT signed a launch service contract with SpaceX to launch its Superbird-9 satellite on the Starship rocket. This
US Space Force
Space Force Takes Over All Military Satellite Communications (Military.com) The Army has also transferred roughly $78 million of its budget to the Space Force for 2022 to help expand the service's infrastructure.
US Space Force conducts 'simulated on-orbit combat' training (Space.com) The exercise brought together Space Force members with counterparts in the U.S. Army and Air Force.
Not to be left 'behind': Advocates hopeful NDAA will mandate a Space Guard (Breaking Defense) The Biden administration so far has pushed back on the idea, citing cost, but some powerful senators are on board and an NDAA fight is brewing on the Hill.
What is the Space Force? Guardian explains how it contributes to our every days lives (KSAT) Our military is known to take on battles by land, sea, and air but there’s a force of men and women who have been called to protect a frontier that exists far beyond earth.
Air Force, Space Force may let in applicants who test positive for THC (Air Force Times) “We have to be realistic today,” Air Force recruiting boss Maj. Gen. Ed Thomas said.
Space Force Hopes for Wear Testing of Uniforms in Spring 2023 (Air Force Magazine) The Space Force is making progress with its new service dress uniforms, with plans for fit and wear testing in the coming months.
Space Force in Houston: Burgeoning military branch's chief of operations speaks only to 13 (ABC13 Houston) The Space City is ready to live up to its name, this time with helping the newest military branch protect the nation's skies.
Military Space Operations
SPACECOM deputy says 'maneuver and logistics' key to future operations (Breaking Defense) "We're kind of restricted right now, by the tyranny of the rocket equation. I've got to have mass to eject in order to move myself around within the Earth-Moon gravity well and beyond. How do we get past that?" asked SPACECOM deputy commander Lt. Gen. John Shaw.
Satellites Show the Alarming Extent of Russian Detention Camps (WIRED) Images have identified 21 facilities that are forcibly detaining thousands of Ukrainians, as well as possible mass grave sites.
Iceye to Dedicate Satellite for Ukrainian Government Use (Via Satellite) Iceye is providing the government of Ukraine with its synthetic aperture radar (SAR) satellite imaging capabilities, signing a contract with the Serhiy
ICEYE to supply Ukraine with SAR satellite imagery via Ukrainian foundation (Breaking Defense) “This agreement is a significant step in responding to the Government of Ukraine’s urgent request for critical earth observation data and it will greatly benefit our Armed Forces," said Serhiy Prytula, whose eponymous foundation crowdsources kit for the Ukrainian military.
Army hands satellite missions over to Space Force (Army Times) The Army will, however, maintain its 1st Space Brigade, based at Fort Carson, Colorado.
Products, Services, and Solutions
Astra Space to Supply Engines to Airbus OneWeb Satellites (Via Satellite) Airbus OneWeb Satellites , which manufactures satellites for the OneWeb constellation, signed a deal with Astra Space to integrate its engines into the
Royal Caribbean partners with SpaceX's Starlink for onboard internet (CNBC) Royal Caribbean Cruises will begin offering onboard internet via SpaceX's Starlink satellite network.
Vodafone PNG Purchases Kacific Capacity for Mobile Backhaul Use (Via Satellite) Vodafone PNG, based in Papua New Guinea, has committed to purchase wholesale bandwidth from Kacific Broadband Satellites Group's Ka-band satellite
Box Brazil Joins Intelsat's IS-14 Brazil Cable Neighborhood (Via Satellite) Intelsat signed a contract with Brazilian pay-TV group Box Brazil to distribute six channels on Intelsat 14, located at 45 degrees West. This follows
Saudia to Start Flying with Falcon 300 Terminal on Inmarsat's GX Aviation Service Next Year (Via Satellite) Saudia is on track to start flying Airbus A321 aircraft upgraded with Falcon 300 terminals to enable Inmarsat's GX Aviation in-flight connectivity (IFC)
Northrop Grumman’s Boosters Ready to Launch a New Era of Deep Space Exploration for NASA’s Artemis Program (Northrop Grumman) Two Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE: NOC) five-segment solid rocket boosters will help launch the first flight of NASA’s Space Launch System (SLS) rocket from Pad 39B at Kennedy Space Center, Florida as early as August 29, 2022, as part of the Artemis I mission. Manufactured at Northrop Grumman’s northern Utah facility, the world’s largest rocket boosters will provide over 75 percent of the rocket’s thrust at launch for the first in a series of Artemis missions.
SpaceX, T-Mobile to Connect Satellites to Cellphones in Remote Areas (Wall Street Journal) Elon Musk unveiled a plan use the rocket company’s satellites to provide connections to T-Mobile cellphones across the U.S., including in remote areas with no current wireless service.
T-Mobile and SpaceX Starlink say your 5G phone will connect to satellites next year (The Verge) Send texts, pictures, and maybe video from anywhere
Globalstar to Roll Out Satellite IoT Monitoring Solution for Latin America's Renewable Energy Sector (Via Satellite) Low-Earth Orbit (LEO) constellation operator Globalstar and Pan–American mobile satellite service provider Globalsat Group confirmed Tuesday that they
ST Engineering iDirect Wins Türksat 5B Ground Systems Contract (Via Satellite) ST Engineering iDirect will provide multiple Dialog XIF ground system hubs and 5,000 remotes to Turkish satellite operator Türksat under a new
SpaceX Starlink 'train' of satellites illuminates Northwest skies (BleepingComputer) Residents of Northwestern parts of the U.S. and Canada were baffled at seeing a bright trail of lights—almost like a train flying through the skies over the weekend. The mystery seems to have now been resolved. And, it's not the aliens. This moving cluster comprises SpaceX's 53 Starlink satellites launched from Florida this Friday.
Ovzon Targets December to February Window for Ovzon 3 Launch (Via Satellite) Swedish company Ovzon is targeting launch of its Ovzon 3 satellite between December 2022 and February 2023, the company said in its second quarter
Ursa Space, Spire Partner on Maritime Domain Awareness Services for Government (Satellite Today) Ursa Space Systems and Spire Global, two commercial companies that provide remote sensing services to government and other customers, have formalized a partnership to combine their capabilities for detecting illicit maritime activity for the U.S. government.
Capella Space Announces Higher-Performance Next-Gen Satellites With Optical Links (Via Satellite) Capella Space, a synthetic aperture radar (SAR) data company, announced the next-generation of its satellites called Acadia, which will offer higher
Orbit Launches New Earth Observation Antenna System, Gaia 100 (Via Satellite) Orbit Communications Systems is launching a new antenna system as it looks to target more business in the Earth observation (EO) market, to go alongside
Axess Networks to Deploy SpaceBridge Tech in the Galapagos (Via Satellite) SpaceBridge has won a new contract with Axess Networks, the company announced Aug. 12. Axess Networks will use SpaceBridge technology to provide a
Private Jet Company Airshare Selects Viasat IFC for New Aircraft (Via Satellite) Private aviation company Airshare has selected Viasat’s in-flight connectivity (IFC) for new aircraft deliveries, Viasat announced Tuesday. Airshare’s
Satellite and Ground Station Operations
Intelsat Loses Command of Galaxy 15 Satellite (Via Satellite) Intelsat has lost the ability to command its Galaxy 15 satellite after an anomaly caused by a space weather event. The anomaly caused the loss of
Space-Based Shortcuts Advance in the Last-Mile Connectivity Race Against Fiber (Satellite Today) Satellite service is one of several connectivity mediums in a race against time and fiber to connect the last mile, and satellite solutions are becoming a larger focus in these conversations as technology makes improvements in capability and affordability.
North Star plans blanket coverage of near Earth orbits with up to 30 satellites (Breaking Defense) "We're trying to monitor the space environment — actively monitoring, actively looking, always on, if you like — through space to pick up activity, to pick up changes in plan, behaviors or patterns of life," explained Stewart Bain, CEO of North Star Earth & Space.
GHGSat Doubles Capacity to Better Track Methane Emissions (Via Satellite) GHGSat, a company playing a role in the climate change arena thanks to its high resolution methane monitoring satellites, has doubled capacity after the
Inmarsat Approves Orbit Terminal for GX Network (Via Satellite) Inmarsat has approved Orbit’s GX30 airborne Ka-band multi-purpose terminal for use on its Global Xpress (GX) network. Inmarsat announced the approval Aug.
Policy, Strategy, and Regulation
Is Space the Final Frontier for U.S. National Security? (The Cipher Brief) Cipher Brief Senior National Security Columnist Walter Pincus on space and whether it's the final frontier for U.S. national security.
Commercial Normentum: Space Security Challenges, Commercial Actors, and Norms of Behavior (Aerospace Corporation) Concerns about the potential for conflict in space are not limited to traditional security actors such as states and militaries. Commercial actors also have a stake in security-related space norms, and this stakeholder relationship may translate to new forms of commercial participation in the norm development process.
Russia and China’s space weapon plans spur high-level Pentagon meeting (Defense News) The classified talks come after after demonstrations by Russia and China last year.
China Could Overtake US in Space Without ‘Urgent Action,’ Warns New Pentagon Report (Defense One) America needs a long-term goal in space to be able to compete with Beijing, Pentagon industrial-base group writes.
The US needs a plan for space operations and national security (The Hill) Getting policy right, here on earth, will ensure our leadership in near-earth orbit and beyond.
Senators launch last-minute push to overturn Ligado 5G decision (Defense News) A bipartisan group of senators urges the FCC to overturn the 2020 Ligado decision establishing a new 5G network that critics say could interfere with GPS.
Senators Press FCC to Reconsider Ligado Decision (Via Satellite) A bipartisan group of seven senators sent a letter to the FCC this week, asking the commission to reconsider Ligado Networks license modification request
VP Harris Announces US Will Update Commercial Space Regulations with Industry Input (Via Satellite) Vice President Kamala Harris announced the United States plans to update commercial space regulations by working with the commercial space industry.
FCC Commissioner Carr Says Starlink RDOF Decision ‘Exceeds’ Agency Authority (Via Satellite) FCC Commissioner Brendan Carr further criticized the agency’s recent decision to strike funding for SpaceX’s Starlink constellation as part of the Rural
Research, Development, Test, and Evaluation
Boeing, NASA Push First Crewed Starliner Flight to 2023 (Via Satellite) NASA and Boeing have pushed back the first Starliner flight test with astronauts to February 2023, the agency announced Thursday. The flight was
NASA to Try Artemis I Moon Launch Again on Saturday (Wall Street Journal) The space agency delayed a launch originally scheduled for Monday so engineers could resolve problems related to temperature and pressure in one of its four main rocket engines.
NASA Delays the Launch of Its Giant Moon-Bound Rocket (WIRED) An engine problem caused the agency to postpone the launch that will kick off the Artemis program, the first major lunar mission since the Apollo era.
NASA’s Artemis I Launch Scrubbed (Forbes) The uncrewed mission to the moon will not take place Monday, reports say.
Space Launch System Mission Scrubbed (Defense Security Monitor) The first Space Launch System (SLS) came close to launching on August 29. However, an issue with a hydrogen bleed line caused the mission to be scrubbed. The launch is the culmination of over a dec…
NASA scrubs launch of new moon rocket after engine problem (AP NEWS) NASA called off the launch of its mighty new moon rocket on its debut flight with three test dummies aboard Monday after a last-minute cascade of problems culminating in unexplained trouble related to an engine.
Artemis 1: ‘conditioning issue’ forces Nasa rocket launch postponement (the Guardian) Problem with one of four rockets calls halt to Monday’s scheduled launch, with next attempt due on 2 September
Why is it so hard to fuel NASA's new moon rocket? (Quartz) With fuel this cold, it's cryogenics all the way down.
Artemis 1 will kick off NASA's return to the Moon (Quartz) The US plans to launch a space capsule into lunar orbit on Aug. 29 2022.
NASA's Moon Rocket Moved to Launch Pad for 1st Test Flight (Military.com) The capsule will fly around the moon in a distant orbit for a couple weeks, before heading back for a splashdown in the Pacific.
NASA’s Artemis Launch Gives Boeing Chance to Restore Its Space Credibility (Wall Street Journal) The scheduled test launch Monday of a new megarocket gives Boeing an opportunity to prove it can pull off big national projects, following past missteps.
NASA’s Headed Back To The Moon And Here Are Innovators That Will Help It Get There (Forbes) Here are startups and innovators that are part of NASA's Artemis project, whose mission is to eventually establish permanent human settlements on the Moon.
Why NASA Is Going Back to the Moon (New York Times) The agency is set to launch a massive rocket on Monday, kicking off a return to Earth’s closest neighbor after many scientists and policymakers had once moved on.
Space Force Wide Field of View Testbed is Online (Via Satellite) The U.S. Space Force Space Systems Command's Wide Field of View (WFOV) Testbed is online and the bus checkout is complete, Millennium Space Systems
DARPA wants to put more lasers in space, but not for the reason you probably think (Task & Purpose) Space-BACN would make sure satellites can talk to each other and give ground troops the information they need.
Planet to Support NASA Relay Networks for Telesat, SES (Via Satellite) Planet Labs will support operators SES and Telesat as a subcontractor on their space relay projects for NASA. Planet will work with the operators on the
Orbital Reef Space Station Completes NASA System Definition Review (Via Satellite) Sierra Space and Blue Origin have completed the system definition review (SDR) with NASA for the Orbital Reef commercial space station. The SDR
Orion Space Solutions to Develop 3 Satellites for US Space Force Tetra-5 Mission (Via Satellite) The U.S. Space Force awarded Orion Space Solutions a contract worth up to $44.5 million to develop three spacecraft for its Tetra-5 Space Vision program.
Space Technology
Swarms of Satellites Are Tracking Illegal Fishing and Logging (WIRED) In some of the world’s most inaccessible places, tiny satellites are watching—and listening—for signs of destruction.
SpaceX and ULA set to launch robots into orbit next year that will grab space junk and fix satellites (Business Insider) The robots, named after humans, are designed to perform different tasks in orbit. Meet Barry, Fred, Laura, and Charlie.
Satellites Keep the World’s Clocks on Time. What if They Fail? (WIRED) Standardized time is broadcast by satellite networks around the world, but their signals are vulnerable to interference—so the UK is building a more resilient system.
Space Nerds at the Beach: A Dispatch From the Aerospace Games (WIRED) The annual competition is more than just a field day. For workers from NASA, SpaceX, Blue Origin, and more, trophies and glory are on the table.
US Army astronaut looks ahead to space launch with Russian cosmonauts (Army Times) “They’ve become good friends of mine,” Lt. Col. Frank Rubio said of the two Russians also on the crew.
OroraTech CEO on How Satellite Data Can Transform Wildfire Management (Via Satellite) The European space startup scene is home to a number of companies involved in climate monitoring and mitigating the impacts of climate change. One such
Benchmark Aerospace Rolls Out ‘ColA’ Collision Avoidance Kit (Via Satellite) Benchmark Aerospace is rolling out a satellite collision avoidance kit — ColA — that the propulsion company says is an affordable, plug-and-play safety
DIFI Industry Group Releases Updated Interoperability Standard (Via Satellite) The DIFI Consortium has released an updated version of its interoperability standard, which the group says makes a path for interoperability at the
Germany Offers Model for Space-Industry Cybersecurity Standards (Wall Street Journal) Cyber threats to the space sector are growing as the industry expands. European companies and officials want global standards to improve cybersecurity.
Space Science
Why NASA Wants to Go Back to the Moon (Wired) The space agency’s upcoming lunar mission will launch the ambitious Artemis program, building on the landings 50 years ago.
Inside Swamp Works, the NASA Lab Learning to Mine the Moon (WIRED) NASA's Swamp Works may be humanity's best hope for figuring out how to live and work on other planets.
The Mini Missions Aboard the Artemis Rocket Pack a Big Punch (WIRED) Ten tiny satellites will be hitching a ride en route to the moon, each with scientific objectives of their own.
How Do Scientists Measure the Deepest Point in the Ocean? (Now. Powered by Northrop Grumman) Recent research suggests that the liquid water on Mars may still be on the planet.
Threats and Risks to Space Systems
A new malware campaign ‘GO#WEBBFUSCATOR’ has been spotted hidden inside the James Webb telescope (The Tech Outlook) Threat researchers have identified a fresh malware campaign called “GO#WEBBFUSCATOR” that disseminates malware via phishing emails, malicious documents, and James Webb telescope images from space. The malware was created using the cross-platform programming language Golang, which is gaining popularity among cybercriminals due to its enhanced resistance to reverse engineering and analysis as well as its …
Starlink suffered a global outage overnight (The Verge) Some are still reporting speed degradations.
As danger grows for commercial firms in space, so does call for norms: Aerospace (Breaking Defense) One critical issue for the commercial space industry identified by the Aerospace study is the potential for their satellites and ground stations to be deliberately targeted.
Potentially strong solar storm could disrupt GPS, radio communications: NOAA (Breaking Defense) Such storms happen periodically as the sun’s activity waxes and wanes, and this particular round is not expected to be catastrophic. That said, there could be “moderate” impacts on Earth.
Russian aggression shows the West’s GNSS weakness (Army Technology) Global navigation satellite systems (GNSS) form the digital link between all elements of society, from military, to parapublic and civilian.
Global navigation in cyberspace: GPS and threats to national defense (Security Magazine) GPS is vulnerable to cyberattacks and other technical threats which could severely cripple the U.S. national defense systems and society as a whole.
SpaceX bug bounty offers up to $25,000 per Starlink exploit (IT PRO) The spacecraft manufacturer has offered white hats immunity to exploit a wide range of Starlink systems, with a dedicated report page
Miscellanea
Space Cases: The Weirdest Legal Claims in Outer Space (WIRED) Wired takes a look at some of the strangest and most spurious legal claims on outer space.
Marine astronaut to lead NASA mission to International Space Station (Military Times) As mission commander, Marine-turned-astronaut Col. Nicole Mann will be responsible for all phases of the flight, from launch to reentry.
The Pentagon should release dozens of UFO videos (The Hill) The Pentagon has at least two dozen, and likely far more, UFO videos in its possession.