| | | | Steely Newsletter Issue #006 |
| Microsoft Azure using AI to process satellite imagery, more countries are pledging against anti-satellite testing, the cause of an entire Starlink satellite fleet perishing, and much more! |
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| | | Geek Wire | Alan Boyle | 04-11-2023 Microsoft has demonstrated how an application powered by AI could help the US military locate satellite data for global hotspots. Using GPT models, an analyst can ask a natural question, which can then be correlated with a location to be applied to the standardized geospatial catalog. The chatbot interface also allows the data analyst to request more up-to-date imagery from the satellite. |
| Space.com | Mike Wall | 04-11-2023 Three more nations have joined the United States' pledge to not perform anti-satellite (ASAT) tests that could generate destructive debris. The Netherlands, Austria, and Italy have agreed to forgo direct-ascent ASAT testing, which uses missiles launched from the ground, sea-based vessels, or aircraft to destroy dead or dying satellites, and which can create clouds of space junk. The commitment was introduced in a resolution at the United Nations General Assembly in September 2022, and has since been signed by several countries. |
| Inverse | Carolyn Collins Peterson | 04-08-2023 A group of researchers from NASA Goddard Space Flight Center analyzed the specifics of a solar storm that knocked out some of SpaceX's Starlink satellites in February 2022. The researchers identified a mass of plasma that impacted Earth's magnetosphere as a result of a halo coronal mass ejection from an active region in the northeast quadrant of the Sun. The study highlights the need for improved space weather forecasting capabilities to prevent damage to satellites and other space-based assets. |
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| 🛡️Satellite Cybersecurity News |
| Latest Hacking News | Mic Johnson | 04-10-2023 Satellites are vulnerable to cyberattacks due to their reliance on open security protocols to communicate with Earth-based stations, as well as the potential for hackers to access downstream systems by interrupting the satellite signal. Cybercriminals can target both military and commercial satellites, which can have serious consequences for industries that rely on them. While technology has evolved to help secure satellite communications, there is still a need for further investment in developing better security solutions for both government and commercial organizations. |
| InfoSecurity Magazine | Douglas McKee | 04-11-2023 The global space industry is projected to grow from $350 billion to $1.3 trillion per annum by 2030, driven by new technologies, business models, and government investment. However, the increased use of satellite networks and the associated rise in data volume and complexity has resulted in concerns over the security and integrity of data transfer and storage between satellites and ground stations. As satellites become more accessible for security analyses, they are also more susceptible to cyberattacks, and there is a need for cybersecurity to be integrated during the development phase for satellites to prevent successful attacks. |
| Sat News | 03-30-2023 The Space Information Sharing and Analysis Center (ISAC) has launched a Watch Center to help mitigate current and future risks to space critical infrastructure. The Watch Center will be staffed by a dedicated team of 10 in-person analysts, with additional virtual support enabled by cloud architecture. The Center will be further strengthened by partnerships with over 30 government agencies worldwide to share threat and vulnerability information, inform policy, and promote joint efforts to secure the global space sector. |
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| | | Digital Journal | 04-09-2023 The global VSAT Satellite Service market is expected to experience a significant growth rate during the forecast period of 2023-2030, with a multimillion-dollar projected value by 2030. The report considers the impact of COVID-19 and the Russia-Ukraine war on the VSAT Satellite Service industry and includes an analysis of the market's competitive landscape and leading players on a global and regional scale. The report is the result of extensive primary and secondary research to ensure accurate and comprehensive information about the VSAT Satellite Service market. |
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| 🏛️US Government Satellite News |
| Via Satellite | Rachel Jewett | 04-11-2023 The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has established a new Space Bureau in order to modernize its satellite policy. The reorganization will allow the FCC to better regulate and support the evolving space industry and space economy. |
| Space News | Sandra Erwin | 04-09-2023 Northrop Grumman is working on a geostationary communications satellite that will rival Boeing's design in a $2.4 billion military procurement. Both companies were chosen by the US Space Force to create Protected Tactical Satcom prototype payloads, which passed government design reviews and are expected to undergo on-orbit demonstrations in 2025. Northrop Grumman's PTS payload will be launched on a dedicated spacecraft based on an ESPAStar-HP satellite bus, which is an expanded version of the company's ESPAStar commercial bus optimized for geostationary orbit. |
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