T-Minus: Space-Cyber Briefing

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Blue Origin’s European expansion. Jun 20, 2025

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Blue Origin to open a European headquarters in Luxembourg. Eutelsat has announced a Contemplated capital increase of €1.35 billion. Redwire has completed the integration of a Hammerhead spacecraft platform for ESA’s ALTIUS mission, and more.

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Selected Reading

Blue Origin chooses Luxembourg for its European office and signs a declaration of intent for space cooperation

The European Space Agency, Thales Alenia Space and Blue Origin to explore collaboration opportunities

Contemplated Capital Increase of € 1.35 Billion, to Secure the Execution of Eutelsat Long-Term Strategic Vision, Anchored by the French State and Other Reference Shareholders

Redwire Successfully Completes Integration of Hammerhead Spacecraft for Upcoming European Mission

Starship Static Fire Update

NASA Provides Latest Axiom Mission 4 Launch, Station Operations Update

Falcon 9 Block 5- Transporter 14

New Shepard’s Crewed NS-33 Mission Targets Liftoff on Saturday, June 21- Blue Origin

News- Rocket Lab

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Juneteenth: Reflecting, belonging, and owning your seat at the table. [Special Edition] Jun 19, 2025

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We put together an open conversation between our podcast hosts, CyberWire Daily's Dave Bittner, T-Minus Space Daily’s Maria Varmazis, and CISO Perspectives podcast’s Kim Jones. Their conversation goes deeper than just the historical significance of Juneteenth, diving into candid conversations on allyship, representation, and the enduring value of diversity in the cybersecurity and space fields. Grab your coffee and join us in the room.

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We’re here for the ride, Sally. Jun 18, 2025

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Honda has successfully conducted a launch and landing test of an experimental reusable rocket. Vi and AST SpaceMobile plan to expand mobile connectivity across India’s unconnected regions. China conducted a zero-altitude escape flight test at the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center on Tuesday, and more.

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Selected Reading

Honda Conducts Successful Launch and Landing Test of Experimental Reusable Rocket

Viasat hacked by China-backed Salt Typhoon in 2024 US telecom attacks

Vi and AST SpaceMobile Announce Partnership for Satellite Connectivity

China's new crewed spaceship for moon missions completes abort test - CGTN

NASA, German Aerospace Center to Expand Artemis Campaign Cooperation

Maxar Partners With Array Labs to Fuel Its 3D Operational Terrain

Planet and Tony Blair Institute for Global Change Enable Data-Driven Policy for the Government of Zanzibar

Exobiosphere and Space Cargo Unlimited Unite for High-Throughput Biotech in Space

Collaborative partnership to position New Zealand as a global leader in superconducting magnet technologies for space

Orion Space Solutions Prepares for Historical VLEO DARPA Ouija Program Mission Launch

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Hyper for the future of mach 5+ space travel. Jun 17, 2025

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Ursa Major has been selected by Stratolaunch to develop and deliver 16 upgraded Hadley H13 engines. The UK’s Defence Science and Technology Laboratory has awarded a £5.15 million satellite contract for the Orpheus space domain awareness mission to Astroscale UK. Rocket Lab adds two new missions to Electron’s 2025 launch manifest, and more.

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Our guest today is Craig Smith, Executive Director at Oklahoma Space Industry Development Authority.

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Selected Reading

Ursa Major Awarded $32.9M Contract to Deliver 16 Hadley's

Dstl announces Orpheus satellite mission contract - GOV.UK

Rocket Lab Adds Two New Missions to 2025 Electron Launch Manifest, Schedules First Launch in Four Days’ Time

Millennium Space Systems Delivers Pair of Space Vehicles to Launch Site for NASA's TRACERS Mission

Logos Space Services Raises $50 Million From USIT in Series A Round - Via Satellite

NASA Seeks Commercial Feedback on Space Communication Solutions

Skylo Sets Sights on Asia and Certifies Samsung Exynos 2500 as Analysys Mason Hails Turning Point for Satellite D2D

Telespazio UK announces successful completion of critical phase in ALIGN programme

ESA - Proba-3’s first artificial solar eclipse

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ULA scrubs the latest launch of Amazon Project Kuiper satellites. Jun 16, 2025

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United Launch Alliance scrubs the launch of the second batch of Amazon Project Kuiper satellites due to an engineering observation of an elevated purge temperature within the booster engine. UP Aerospace has successfully conducted a hypersonic rocket launch at White Sands Missile Range. Axiom’s Ax-4 mission to the international space station is aiming to launch no earlier than Thursday, June 19, and more.

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Our guest today is Brandon Karpf, friend of the show, founder of T-Minus Space Daily, and cybersecurity expert.

Selected Reading

Atlas V Kuiper 2

UP Aerospace Successfully Launches Maiden Flight of the Spyder Hypersonic Rocket

NASA, Partners Review Axiom Mission 4 Launch Opportunities

Star Catcher and Starcloud Announce Partnership to Utilize Power Beaming to Enhance Capabilities

Redwire Completes Acquisition of Edge Autonomy, Establishing Company as a Global Defense Tech Disruptor Specializing in Multi-Domain Solutions

Elon Musk activates Starlink internet access in Iran - Washington Times

BlackSky to Expand Constellation to Deliver High-Cadence, Multi-Spectral Broad Area Collection Capabilities

AST SpaceMobile Announces Settlement Term Sheet Facilitating Long-Term Access to up to 45 MHz of Premium Lower Mid-Band Spectrum in North America for Direct-to-Device Satellite Applications

2025 IREC - ESRA

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AIAA’s Breaking Barriers. Jun 14, 2025

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AIAA has a new CEO and a new logo. The brand refresh represents a commitment to breaking barriers and pushing the boundaries of aerospace innovation. The new image, inspired by the Bell X-1, which broke the sound barrier, signifies AIAA's dedication to fostering collaboration, driving technological advancements, and inspiring the next generation of aerospace pioneers. Find out more from Clay Mowry.

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Orbit delayed, deals made. Jun 13, 2025

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Expect delays on the Space Force’s Next-Gen OPIR satellite. NATO awards a seven figure contract to Planet Labs. EU clears SES’s $3.1 billion dollar bid for Intelsat. And, more.

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Selected Reading

Weapon Systems Annual Assessment: DOD Leaders Should Ensure That Newer Programs Are Structured for Speed and Innovation (U.S. GAO)

NATO Selects Planet for Landmark Seven-Figure Contract for Advanced Daily Monitoring and Early Warning Capabilities (BusinessWire)

EU unconditionally clears SES's $3.1 bln bid for Intelsat (Reuters)

Commission approves unconditionally the acquisition of Intelsat by SES (Europa)

BAE Systems and Hanwha Systems sign MOU to develop advanced multi-sensor satellite system (BAE Systems)

FAA Closes SpaceX Starship Flight 8 Mishap Investigation(Federal Aviation Administration)

Space in Africa and Jaguar Space sign MOU (Jaguar Space)

ICEYE signs agreement to deliver SAR satellite capabilities to the Portuguese Air Force (ICEYE)

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Dawn Aerospace says “Oklahoma…OK!” Jun 12, 2025

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Dawn Aerospace of New Zealand signs an agreement with Oklahoma Space Industry Development Authority. Sierra Space launches a new business unit. Muon Space completes Series B. And, more.

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Our guest today is Ryan Melton, CEO of OpenC3, Inc.

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Selected Reading

Dawn Aerospace Partners with Oklahoma Spaceport to Launch U.S. Based Spaceplane, Unlocking Daily Access to Space (Dawn Aerospace) We have spoken with Craig Smith and Stefan Powell

Announcing Sierra Space Defense (BusinessWire)

Muon Space Completes $146 Million Series B to Scale Satellite Constellations for Defense and Commercial Missions (Muon Space)

Velo3D and Vaya Space Announce $4 Million Strategic Partnership to Leverage Velo3D's Rapid Production Solution (RPS) to Advance Additive Manufacturing for Space Propulsion (PR Newswire)

Astrobotic’s CubeRover is Flight-Ready for Lunar Mission (Astrobiotic)

NASA, Axiom Space Delay Axiom Mission 4 Launch to Space Station (NASA)

$15M boost: NewSpace Center to create 1,000 jobs in NM (Albuquerque Business First)

NASA Space Missions At Risk Under Trump Budget Plan (Bloomberg)

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It’s all about the launch. Jun 11, 2025

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Axiom Space postpones launch further. Amazon's Project Kuiper readying second batch of satellites. Voyager Space going public. And, more.

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Selected Reading

Axiom Space (Axiom)

Project Kuiper mission updates: The latest launch news as we deploy our satellite internet constellation (Amazon)

Space and defense tech firm Voyager raises $382.8 million in US IPO (Reuters)

Voyager Announces Pricing of Initial Public Offering (BusinessWire)

York Space Systems' Dragoon Mission Ready for Launch, First in 12-Satellite Constellation for Missile Warning and Warfighter Connectivity (PR Newswire)

Rocket Lab Successfully Launches Second Mission for iQPS in Rapid 25 Day Turnaround (Rocket Lab)

USAF Test Pilot School pioneers space cyber test workshop (Edwards Air Force Base)

AST SpaceMobile Set to Join the U.S. Large-Cap Russell 1000® Index (BusinessWire)

China is arming its space station with 'guard dogs.' They have good reason for it (Fast Company)

SFL Missions Inc. Included on Team Awarded Moon Mapping Study Contract by European Space Agency (ESA) (BusinessWire)

'Tiangong Lecture' bridges Chinese astronauts and Hungarian students (CGTN)

Starlink satellites are leaking radio signals that may ruin astronomy (New Scientist)

Redwire Selected by NASA to Facilitate Biotechnology Research as Part of Historic International Human Spaceflight Mission (BusinessWire)

NASA’s PUNCH Releases Its First Images of Huge Eruptions from Sun (NASA)

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Big news on the Hill for Space Force. Jun 10, 2025

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Big budget news for the Space Force from Capitol Hill. Quantum Space secured an additional $40 million to accelerate Ranger spacecraft. Attackers are increasingly targeting space assets with advanced malware. And, more.

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Our guest today is Celia Pelaz, COO at Spire Global.

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Selected Reading

House appropriators unveil defense bill, boost Space Force funding (SpaceNews)

Quantum Space raises $40 million (SpaceNews)

Space ISAC articles - Constellations (Kratos)

Axiom Mission 4 (Axiom)

NASA raises the odds that an asteroid could hit the moon in 2032 (Space)

Shenzhou-20 crew completes over 10 experiments, tests in past week (CGTN)

CEO of space company Axiom breaks down what a $70 million ticket gets you (Business Insider)

Space stocks soar as Elon Musk and Donald Trump argue (The Street)

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