T-Minus: Space-Cyber Briefing

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From cyber threats to heavy-lift satellites. Dec 12, 2025

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Lawmakers in the US have reintroduced a bipartisan bill to help commercial satellite owners and operators defend against growing cybersecurity threats to satellites. Satellite manufacturer K2 Space has raised $250 million in Series C funding at a $3 billion valuation. Fortastra has emerged from stealth and has raised over $8 million in seed financing, and more.

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Elysia Segal brings us the Space Traffic Report from NASASpaceflight.com.

Selected Reading

Lawmakers revive satellite cybersecurity bill to shield commercial space systems from rising threats - Industrial Cyber

K2 Space Raises $250M at $3B Valuation to Roll Out a New Class of High-Capability Satellites

Strength Among the Stars: Fortastra Emerges to Build Maneuverable Spacecraft for National Security

New Orders Signed With MBDA For Over 35m€- Avio

NASA Selects Two Heliophysics Missions for Continued Development

NASA JPL Unveils Rover Operations Center for Moon, Mars Missions

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AI trained in space. Dec 11, 2025

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Starcloud has successfully trained and run the first large AI model in space. DARPA has awarded BAE a Phase 2 contract to advance autonomous space-based surveillance. Firefly Aerospace will host Volta Space Technologies’ wireless power receiver on Firefly’s Blue Ghost Mission 2 lander on the far side of the Moon, and more. Remember to leave us a 5-star rating and review in your favorite podcast app. Be sure to follow T-Minus on LinkedIn and Instagram. T-Minus Guest

Our guest today is Jerome Hittle, CEO & Founder at AmplifiedSpace.

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Selected Reading

‘Greetings, earthlings’: Nvidia-backed Starcloud trains first AI model in space as orbital data center race heats up

BAE Systems to advance autonomous space-based surveillance technology for DARPA

Firefly Aerospace Adds Volta’s Wireless Power Receiver to Blue Ghost Mission on Far Side of the Moon

HawkEye 360 and International Partner Establish Multi-Year Data Access Agreement

ESA - Space-enabled air traffic control takes flight globally

Momentus Selected for U.S. Space Force SHIELD Contract Vehicle

Bezos and Musk Race to Bring Data Centers to Space

NASA Teams Work MAVEN Spacecraft Signal Loss

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Canada’s MILSATCOM in the Arctic. Dec 10, 2025

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MDA Space has signed a partnership agreement with the Government of Canada and Telesat Corporation to develop and deliver military satellite communications (MILSATCOM) capabilities. SpaceX launched the NROL-77 mission on a Falcon 9 rocket from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida yesterday. China set a new record, launching three rockets in less than 19 hours, and more.

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MDA Space Signs Strategic Partnership With The Department Of National Defence And Telesat To Deliver Military Satellite Communications

Launches - NROL-77

China breaks record with 3 Long March rocket launches in 19-hour stretch- Space

Chinese astronauts install debris protection aboard space station- Reuters

Federal Register Space Modernization for the 21st Century

ESA - Artist’s impression of the flaring, windy black hole in NGC 3783 (portrait)

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One small step for Isaacman. Dec 09, 2025

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The US Senate Commerce Committee has voted to advance the nomination of Jared Isaacman to lead NASA. The Soyuz MS-27 crew has returned to Earth. Muon Space has been awarded a $1.9 million Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Direct to Phase II contract by SpaceWERX, and more.

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Our guest today is Dr. Michelle Hailey, Director of Global Affairs at Solamed Solutions.

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Selected Reading

US Senate Committee votes to advance NASA nominee Jared Isaacman- Reuters

NASA Astronaut Jonny Kim, Crewmates Return from Space Station

Muon Space Secures Direct to Phase II Award Supporting Space Development Agency's Missile Warning and Tracking Mission

Space Infrastructure Startup Mantis Space Selects Albuquerque for Headquarters and Manufacturing Hub

Balerion Space Ventures Announces Strategic Investments in Three Companies Building the Infrastructure for America's Next Industrial Revolution

In First, Wheelchair User Set To Go To Space - Disability Scoop

Blue Origin Announces Crew for New Shepard’s 37th Mission

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Europe’s big bet on sovereign space intelligence. Dec 08, 2025

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ICEYE has secured €150 million in new funding. NASA has selected two science instruments designed for astronauts to deploy on the surface of the Moon during the Artemis IV mission. Cosmonaut Sergey Ryzhikov to hand over command of the ISS to four-time space flyer NASA astronaut Mike Fincke, and more.

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Our guest today is Gerry Hudack, VP of Engineering at Rendezvous Robotics.

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Selected Reading

ICEYE and General Catalyst partner to redefine space-based intelligence in Europe

NASA Selects 2 Instruments for Artemis IV Lunar Surface Science

Crew Swaps Commanders on Sunday as Trio Packs for Departure - NASA

ispace and Kurita Water Industries Agree on Strategic Partnership for Lunar Water Resource Development

SpaceX tells investors it is targeting late 2026 IPO, the Information reports- Reuters

NASA spacecraft were vulnerable to hacking for 3 years and nobody knew. AI found and fixed the flaw in 4 days- Space

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Should we repeal the Wolf Amendment? Dec 06, 2025

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Nearly 15 years after its inclusion in a 2011 annual appropriations bill, the Wolf Amendment remains a hotly debated topic reflecting many of the core geopolitical and philosophical issues at the heart of the debate over the U.S.-China relationship on matters of space and more. The Aerospace Corporation has created a series of debates arguing for and against retaining the amendment. We spoke to Brian Weeden from The Aerospace Corp.'s Center for Space Policy and Strategy discussing the takeaways from the debate series.

You can connect with Brian on LinkedIn, and read the debate arguments on The Aerospace Corporation’s website.

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Canada Expands RADARSAT. Dec 05, 2025

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Canada has announced its intention to contract MDA Space to build, test, and launch an additional radar imaging satellite. HawkEye 360 has been awarded a contract extension from the National Reconnaissance Office (NRO) and the Commercial Systems Program Office (CSPO) to expand its ongoing work. NASA has extended its Cooperative Agreement with CASIS to manage the International Space Station National Laboratory through 2030, and more.

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Elysia Segal brings us the Space Traffic Report from NASASpaceflight.com.

Selected Reading

MDA Space Awarded Initial Contract By Canadian Space Agency For Radarsat Constellation Mission Replenishment Satellite

NRO Selects HawkEye 360 to Advance Tactical RF Data and Analytics Capabilities

CASIS to Manage the International Space Station National Laboratory Through 2030

Sidus Space Secures Subcontractor Role with MobLobSpace on NASA SBIR Radar Initiative with LizzieSat Hosting

Sam Altman Has Explored Deal to Build Competitor to Elon Musk’s SpaceX

RTX's Raytheon announces strategic collaboration with AWS to improve services for space customers

Castelion Closes $350 Million Series B to Mass Produce U.S. Hypersonic Weapons

NASA’s Fly Foundational Robots Demo to Bolster In-Space Infrastructure

“Space Sailors” Seeking Download Help from Ham Radio Operators

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Building safer spaceports & smarter satellites. Dec 04, 2025

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NASA Administrator nominee Jared Isaacman faced questioning on Project Athena and future NASA priorities at his Senate confirmation hearing. Space Leasing International (SLI) has signed an agreement for the purchase of two of AscendArc's Ka-band satellites with a combined value of over $200 million. Shield AI and Sedaro are partnering to advance autonomous operations in orbit, and more.

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Our guest today is Jenni Ginsburg, Fire Protection Section Manager at Burns & McDonnell.

You can connect with Jenni on LinkedIn, and learn more about Burns & McDonnell on their website and read about the safety framework here.

Selected Reading

Trump's NASA pick stresses moon race urgency, pressed on Musk ties in Senate hearing- Reuters

SLI signs heads of agreement for purchase of two AscendArc GEO satellites valued at over $200 million

Shield AI Expands into Space Domain through Partnership with Sedaro

Applied Aerospace and PCX Aerosystems Combine to Form Premier Provider of Critical Flight, Space, and Defense Hardware Solutions

NASA Awards Lunar Freezer System Contract

Intuitive Machines’ Space Data Network Leverages Core Technologies from the Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory

X-Bow Systems Awarded Production Contract to Supply Critical Rocket Motor Igniters to V2X

NASA study shows how satellite 'light pollution' hinders space telescopes

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UKSA announces £17M in new funding for space innovation. Dec 03, 2025

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The UK Space Agency (UKSA) announces new funding to drive sovereign space innovation. The US administration's nominee for the NASA leadership role, Jared Isaacman, appeared in front of Congress today. Nuclear energy startup Antares has raised $96 million in a Series B funding round, and more.

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Selected Reading

UK Space Agency invests £17 million to drive next wave of space innovation - GOV.UK

Scottish space innovation secures UK Space Agency investment - GOV.UK

Trump's NASA pick to tell Congress about moon race with China, deep-space ambition- Reuters

Antares Raises $96 Million in Series B Funding to Accelerate Nuclear Microreactor Development

A Letter from Our CEO – Antares $96M Series B

China's LandSpace fails to complete reusable rocket test- Reuters

Космонавта Артемьева исключили из экипажа Crew-12. Он фотографировал документы SpaceX и «вынес в телефоне» секретную информацию — источники

Hundreds of Porsche Owners in Russia Unable to Start Cars After System Failure

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Would you lick an asteroid? Dec 02, 2025

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The European Space Agency (ESA) has approved a €1.35 billion spending plan to support space defense programs across its 23 member states. The European Space Agency (ESA) has said that a German astronaut will be the first European to fly to the moon with a future NASA-led Artemis mission. Deloitte has contracted Spire Global to design, build and operate eight satellites for Deloitte’s on-orbit cyber payloads, and more.

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Our guest today is Kristiina Omri, Director of Special Programs for CybExer Technologies.

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Selected Reading

ESA leaders greenlight $1.6 billion for new 'non-aggressive' space security initiative - Breaking Defense

1st European to fly to the moon will be German- Space

Deloitte Selects Spire to Deliver Advanced Satellite Capabilities, Expanding Their On-Orbit Cyber and Data Operations

Spire Global Selected by GIST Research to Provide Soil Moisture Data for Climate and Conflict Early Warning Research in Ethiopia’s Somali Region

Iridium Awarded 5-Year System Infrastructure Transformation and Hybridization Contract Worth Up to $85.8 Million USA

From space follower to first responder: how China pulled off the Shenzhou rescue mission

ONE Bow River Announces Strategic Investment in Odyssey Space Research to Advance Spaceflight Software and Engineering

Aechelon Integrates Vantor's 3D Operational Terrain into Project Orbion SkyBeam™ to Enhance ICEYE's Space-Based SAR AI Capabilities

Sugars, ‘Gum,’ Stardust Found in NASA's Asteroid Bennu Samples

Essay Explaining ‘Why Geologists Love To Lick Rocks’ Wins Ig Noble Prize

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