T-Minus: Space-Cyber Briefing

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Haven-1’s Vast design. Oct 11, 2024

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Vast unveils their design for their commercial space station Haven-1. Volta Space emerges from stealth and shares plans to collect power and transmit it via lasers to spacecraft on the lunar surface. China launches a Long March-3B carrier rocket with a new high-orbit internet services satellite into space, and more.

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

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Vast Unveils Its Final Haven-1 Space Station Design

Volta Space Technologies unveils plans for lunar power satellite network - SpaceNews

China launches third high-orbit internet services satellite - CGTN

https://x.com/uaespaceagency/status/1844641406335234484

NASA Awards Aerospace Research, Technology, and Simulations Contract

Parry Labs Secures Direct Phase II SBIR Award from U.S. Space Force for Digital Spaceport Modernization

Gateway gift: Northrop Grumman delivers lunar-orbit hab for Space Center Houston display- collectSPACE

Hubble takes new look at Jupiter’s Great Red Spot

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Secret space plane maneuvers. Oct 10, 2024

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The US Space Force’s X-37B Orbital Test Vehicle is executing a series of novel maneuvers, called aerobraking, to change its orbit around Earth and safely dispose of its service module components. NASA’s Low-Cost Optical Terminal ground station transmitted its first laser communications uplink to the TBIRD (TeraByte Infrared Delivery). ispace and the Asteroid Mining Corporation (AMC) have announced an agreement for a space robotics demonstration on a future ispace mission to the lunar surface, and more.

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Our guest is Moez Kamel, Threat Management Specialist at IBM Security.

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Selected Reading

X-37B begins novel space maneuver

NASA Terminal Transmits First Laser Communications Uplink to Space

https://x.com/SpaceX/status/1843797123420303789

ispace and Asteroid Mining Corporation Agree to Pursue Future Mission to the Moon

UAE Cabinet approves establishment of Supreme Space Council- The National

International Spaceports Launch New Strategic Alliance - Via Satellite

Billionaire Robinhood co-founder launches Aetherflux, a space-based solar power startup- TechCrunch

ViaSat-3 F1 Begins Delivering Service for Government Customers

Bridgit Mendler's space startup Northwood passes first test, connecting prototype antenna to Planet satellites

What’s at Stake for Space in the Presidential Election - Bloomberg

Carbon Mapper Releases First Emissions Detections from the Tanager-1 Satellite

Varda Announces Participation in the Annual Meetings of the American Association of Pharmaceutical Scientists and the American Institute of Chemical Engineers

ESA - Sound of Earth’s magnetic flip 41 000 years ago

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A Momentus occasion for VADR. Oct 09, 2024

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Momentus has been selected by NASA to provide launch services for future agency missions through its Venture-Class Acquisition of Dedicated and Rideshare (VADR) contract. XDLINX, Argo Space Corp. and Fortius have raised new funding and announced the closing of seed rounds. Advanced Space’s Cislunar Autonomous Positioning System Technology Operations and Navigation Experiment (CAPSTONE) satellite has been awarded an extension of the mission program, and more.

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Our guest today is Lou Hawthorne, CEO at NaNotics.

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Selected Reading

Momentus Selected by NASA to Provide Launch Services- Business Wire

Space tech firm XDLINX Space Labs raises $7 million in seed round led by Ashish Kacholia with additional backing from E2MC and Mana Ventures

Argo Space Corp. Closes Seed Funding Round

Fortius Metals secures $2 Million Additional Funding to Bring Advanced Metal 3D Printing to the Aerospace and Defense Industry

Advanced Space to Extend the CAPSTONE Mission with NASA

NASA’s Roman Space Telescope’s ‘Exoskeleton’ Whirls Through Major Test

NASA Seeks Innovative Artemis Lunar Logistics, Mobility Solutions

Critical analysis of post-mission disposal options for Cislunar space missions study (UKSAC24_0092)

Call for Research Proposals for ESA Astronaut with a Physical Disability, John McFall (AO-2024-FLY!)

Will space tourism really lift off?

How iPhone’s iOS 18 could aid Hurricane Milton prep via satellite messages

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PLD outlines plans for future space access. Oct 08, 2024

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PLD Space also announced that its working on a family of large reusable launchers called the MIURA Next, as well as Europe's first private manned capsule, the LINCE. Starship's fifth flight test could launch as soon as this Sunday, October 13, pending regulatory approval. Earth Observation company BlackSky has been awarded a contract to deliver non-Earth Imaging services to support an unnamed customer’s Space Domain Awareness capabilities, and more.

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Our guest today is Karsen Kitchen, the youngest woman to travel to space.

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Selected Reading

PLD Space unveils its strategic plan to lead the future of space access with MIURA Next family and LINCE

Starship's Fifth Flight Test

BlackSky Wins Seven-Figure Contract for Advanced Space Domain Awareness Solutions- Business Wire

Millennium Space Systems Rapidly Completes FOO Fighter Review Milestone

Press Release: Dawn Aerospace Flies World’s Only Rapidly Reusable Rocket-Powered Aircraft Twice in One Day

NASA Welcomes Dominican Republic as 44th Artemis Accords Signatory

Crew-8 Return No Earlier Than Oct. 13

China to launch new crew to space station in late October - CGTN

Planet Partner SatAgro Signs a Contract with American Crystal Sugar Company for Sugar Beet Crop Monitoring- Business Wire

Amentum Secures $256M Contract to Propel NASA’s Space Exploration Projects- Business Wire

How Data From Space Is Transforming Mobility Services

Ancient ruins are under threat. Here's how archaeologists are getting help from space (exclusive)

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Hera en route to Didymos. Oct 07, 2024

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SpaceX launches Europe’s Hera mission. NASA and SpaceX are standing down from the October 10, launch attempt of the agency’s Europa Clipper mission due to anticipated hurricane conditions in the area. Crew 8’s return has been delayed until Thursday at the earliest. Rocket Lab has been selected by NASA to complete a study for retrieving rock samples from the Martian surface and bringing them to Earth for the first time, and more.

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Our guest today is Meganne Christian, European Space Agency Astronaut Reserve and Commercial Exploration Lead at the UK Space Agency.

You can connect with Meganne on LinkedIn, and learn more about the ESA Astronaut Reserve training here.

Selected Reading

SpaceX will launch Europe's Hera asteroid probe today: Watch it live

NASA, SpaceX Secure Europa Clipper Ahead of Hurricane

Crew-8 Return No Earlier Than Oct. 10

Rocket Lab Awarded NASA Study Contract to Explore Bringing Rock Samples from Mars to Earth for the First Time- Business Wire

Impulse Space Selected for $34.5M Contract by Space Systems Command in Support of VICTUS SURGO and VICTUS SALO Missions- Business Wire

New Shepard NS-27: Mission Updates

Aalyria Awarded NASA Contract to Lead Advanced Network Orchestration Study and Demonstration- Business Wire

New Frontier Aerospace Closes Seed Round with Pacific Bays Capital

Department of Air Force selects Leidos to oversee its Advanced Battle Management System - Digital Infrastructure network

NASA Announces Teams to Compete in International Rover Challenge

NASA Announces Teams for 2025 Student Launch Challenge

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Sidewalk Astronomy and Outreach. Oct 05, 2024

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Our guest today is Astronomer Kat Troche. Kat participates in sidewalk astronomy, setting up her telescope in New York City to make space for everyone. She recently had the opportunity to learn more about astronomy and dark skies in Chile and shared her story with us.

You can follow Kat’s outreach program on Instagram.

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Second cert flight for ULA’s Vulcan Centaur. Oct 04, 2024

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United Launch Alliance’s (ULA) Vulcan Centaur successfully lifts off for its second certification launch for the US Space Force. NASA is establishing an entirely new mission class for astrophysics, filling a gap in the Explorers Program between major flagship operations and small-scale missions. Impulse Space has secured $150 million in Series B funding, and more.

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NASASpaceflight.com brings us the Space Traffic Report.

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Vulcan Cert-2

NASA Establishes New Class of Astrophysics Missions, Selects Studies

Gateway Stands Tall for Stress Test

Aalyria and Intuitive Machines Receive NASA Space Communication Awards

Argo Space's plan to power orbital tugs with moon water pulls in $7.9M

Oman’s maiden space launch likely in December

Ax-4 Training Underway, Assigned Crew Gears Up for Historic Mission

Boeing, Virgin Galactic settle lawsuit over work on Virgin 'mothership'

MIRA II receives operation license for aerospike rocket flights – and first flight of “Mini MIRA II”

Impulse Space Secures $150M In Series B Funding To Support Ongoing Company Momentum

Canopy Awarded $2.8M Contract from USAF to Accelerate Commercialization of Next-Gen Thermal Protection Systems Technologies for Hypersonics and Re-entry Systems

Japan's government emerges as incubator for space industry

Biggest solar flare since 2017 erupts from sun and Earth is in the firing line (video)

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Cybersecurity Awareness Month. Oct 03, 2024

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It's October, and that means it’s Cybersecurity Awareness Month. This feels like a good moment to review how to keep our personal and professional worlds secure, because it is not just one department's job, it's really up to each and every one of us to do our bit to keep our important stuff safe from cybercriminals.

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NASA Social and Crew 9 Launch. Oct 02, 2024

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T-Minus Producer Alice Carruth participated in the NASA Social Media event ahead of the Crew 9 launch from Florida. She shares her experience with the tour and launch.

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T-Minus Producer Alice Carruth.

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SpaceX Dragon with Crew-9 Aboard Docks to Station

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ULA’s Vulcan Centaur rolled out to the pad. Oct 01, 2024

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United Launch Alliance’s Vulcan Centaur rocket rolled out to Space Launch Complex 41 at Cape Canaveral ahead of its scheduled Friday launch. The Deep Space Network (DSN) managed by NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory successfully completed end-to-end test communications with Astrobotic’s Griffin lunar lander. The China Manned Space Agency has shared the design of the nation’s spacesuit for lunar landing, and more.

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Our guest today is Jean-François Morizur, CEO of Cailab.

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Selected Reading

ULA rolls Vulcan Centaur rocket to pad ahead of 2nd-ever launch (photos)- Space

Griffin Mission One Ground Testing with NASA’s Deep Space Network a Success

ESA - Nearing Hera era in space

China releases external design of lunar-landing spacesuit - CGTN

Planet Renews Contract with the Federal Police of Brazil- Business Wire

A renewable bio-epoxy for space - iLAuNCH

U.S. Space Force Awards Virtualitics Contract to Increase Operational Readiness

RIT will receive $9.9M for Space Force research

Beneath the brushstrokes, van Gogh's sky is alive with real-world physics

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