| | | | Steely Newsletter Issue #004 |
| Satellites orbiting the Moon, Space-ISAC launching it's Operational Watch Center, satellite communications being secured with post-quantum cryptography, and much more! |
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| | | Gizmodo | Passant Rabie | 03-29-2023 Lockheed Martin has announced the launch of Crescent Space Services LLC. As per the press release, the new company is aimed at providing "infrastructure-as-a-service for lunar missions." Crescent will operate its own network of satellites in lunar orbit to support spacecrafts on and around the Moon, ensuring uninterrupted communication between Earth and the lunar missions. Do you think this will advance lunar exploration and facilitate communication between Earth and the Moon? |
| CNET | Stephen Shankland | 03-28-2023 In rural regions where internet service providers do not install fiber and cable, broadband connectivity continues to be a persistent issue. However, an enormous SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket is set to launch a satellite the size of a bus, provided by aerospace firm Hughes, into orbit. This will enable people living in areas without access to conventional networks to enjoy internet speeds of 100 megabits per second. Do you believe this can be an effective solution to bridge the digital divide and increase access to information and opportunities? |
| Via Satellite | Rachel Jewett | 03-29-2023 Satellite operator SES has acknowledged that it is in talks with fellow operator Intelsat regarding a possible merger, as confirmed in a statement issued on March 29th. A successful merger would create a satellite giant worth $10 billion, with a combined fleet of over 120 satellites in Geostationary Orbit (GEO) and Medium-Earth Orbit (MEO). Will this merger have positive or negative implications for the satellite industry as a whole? |
| Via Satellite | Rachel Jewett | 03-29-2023 John Deere sought proposals from the satellite industry on Thursday for a satellite service and terminal that can provide uninterrupted connectivity to its agricultural machinery. By connecting these machines outside of cellular networks, the company hopes to enable real-time data analysis and autonomous farming, which will improve productivity for its customers and boost food and fuel production. To explore various options, John Deere invited several satcom companies, including SpaceX's Starlink constellation, OneWeb, Hughes Network Systems, and Lockheed Martin, to an industry day at a test farm outside Des Moines, Iowa. Could this lead to significant improvements in the farming industry and pave the way for more autonomous farming practices? |
| Digital Journal | 03-29-2023 A new addition to its key research reports by Analytics Market Research now covers the Defense Satellite market. “Global defense satellite market size is expected to reach USD 16.16 billion by 2032, growing at a CAGR of 7.3% from 2023 to 2032”. Do you think this growth is indicative of increased financial investment in space defense technologies, and what implications might it have for the broader defense industry? |
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| 🏛️US Government Satellite News |
| Via Satellite | Vivienne Machi | 03-28-2023 Over the past half decade, the U.S. Defense Department has undergone a significant transformation in its space acquisition processes, starting with the creation of the Space Force and subsequently adding smaller departments for proliferated constellations and commercial services. While there were growing pains during this period, experts believe that the new acquisition processes will remain in place. This restructuring has resulted in a fundamental change in how the U.S. military approaches space-based operations. Do you think these changes have improved the military's space-based operations, and what potential benefits do you see for the future of space exploration and defense? |
| Cybersecurity Dive| David Jones | 03-30-2023 After hosting a forum with stakeholders from the government and private sector on Tuesday, the White House announced plans to enhance cybersecurity resilience for the U.S. space industry. The forum was led by the Acting National Cyber Director and the National Space Council Executive Secretary and included a briefing and roundtable discussion with senior executives from the space industry and top government officials. As a result of the meeting, the officials agreed to take three significant steps to improve cybersecurity in space. What additional measures could be taken to safeguard space infrastructure and technology from potential cyber threats? |
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| | | Via Satellite | Rachel Jewett | 03-24-2023 SpaceBridge disclosed that it had secured agreements with NexTenna and SkyNet de Colombia for its satellite equipment. The collaboration between SpaceBridge and NexTenna will focus on developing a new range of wireless communication systems that will target IoT, mobility IoT, broadband, and fixed broadband solutions for consumer, enterprise, and military services. NexTenna intends to incorporate SpaceBridge's U7720 modem into its antennas, including the NexTenna LEO IOT, NexTenna V for vehicles, and NexTenna LEO Home for fixed consumer and enterprise. What is your opinion on the collaboration between SpaceBridge and NexTenna to develop a new range of wireless communication systems? |
| Sat News | 03-30-2023 Satcom Global revealed that Arklow Shipping has entered into a long-term agreement for AuraNow VSAT across its fleet and has pledged to deploy the solution on new vessels. The agreement includes unlimited data and flexible bandwidth. This decision will allow Arklow Shipping to benefit from a reliable communication solution that can meet the data needs of its operations. What do you think are the potential advantages and disadvantages of using a VSAT communication solution like AuraNow for a shipping fleet, compared to other options such as traditional satellite or terrestrial communications? |
| Yahoo Finance | 03-27-2023 The global VSAT market grew from $9.37 billion in 2022 to $10.82 billion in 2023, representing a 15.5% compound annual growth rate. However, the Russia-Ukraine conflict has disrupted the global economic recovery from COVID-19, causing inflation and supply chain disruptions. Despite these challenges, the VSAT market is expected to continue expanding and reach $17.87 billion in 2027 with a 13.3% compound annual growth rate. What impact does geopolitical conflicts and global economic disruptions have on the growth of the VSAT market? |
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| 🛡️Satellite Cybersecurity News |
| Breaking Defense | Theresa Hitchens | 03-30-2023 The Space-ISAC has launched an Operational Watch Center to detect and warn users of real-time cyber threats to satellite systems and provide self-defense guidance. The Pentagon has requested $700 million in funding for fiscal 2024 to strengthen cyber defenses due to escalating concerns about cyber attacks on military and commercial space systems. How concerned are you about the potential cyber threats to satellite systems? |
| Help Net Security | 03-30-2023 QuSecure, in partnership with Accenture, has announced the completion of the initial test of multi-orbit data communications secured with post-quantum cryptography (PQC). Post-quantum cryptography refers to cryptographic techniques that are impervious to an attack by a quantum computer. This marks a significant achievement in the field of secure data communications. “This demonstrates that crypto-agility, successfully rotating to a less vulnerable algorithm, is real and possible.” What do you think the development of post-quantum cryptography means for the future of secure data communications? |
| Air Force Material Command | Marc Denofio | 03-27-2023 The Department of the Air Force (DAF), began registration in February 2023 for the fourth annual “Hack-A-Sat” competition, the world’s first satellite hacking contest hosted for an on-orbit satellite. Hack-A-Sat offers a chance for hackers and researchers to solve space systems cybersecurity challenges and safeguard the future of space. How can this event contribute to improving space system cybersecurity in the future? |
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