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RESTON, VIRGINIA — Ransomware in space and the possibility of satellite kidnapping were just two of the scary future threats against space systems discussed at the CyberSat conference in Reston,...

President-elect Donald Trump has nominated Brendan Carr to lead the Federal Communications Commission as chairman, announcing the appointment in a statement on Nov. 17.  Carr is the senior Republican on...

The Exploration Company has raised $160 million in a Series B round that marks the largest space Series B round in Europe and a statement of intent from the European...

RESTON, VIRGINIA — The cybersecurity of space systems in terms of on orbit assets, ground systems, and data links is a critical issue for U.S. national security, and the federal...

The U.S. Navy awarded Comtech Telecommunications a contract valued at more than $50 million for SLM-5650B satellite communications modems, the company announced Nov. 14.  John Ratigan, president and CEO of...

AST SpaceMobile has signed on for Blue Origin’s upcoming New Glenn rocket. The launch agreement announced Thursday covers multiple New Glenn launches from Blue Origin’s launch complex at Cape Canaveral...

The FCC has revised its satellite spectrum sharing rules, releasing a Report and Order on Nov. 15 to clarify how spectrum is shared between different satellite systems. The FCC said...

The government of Ontario has selected SpaceX’s Starlink service as the internet provider for a new program to expand internet access in rural and remote communities.  The Canadian province announced...

The Space Development Agency (SDA) on Tuesday said it has awarded Kratos Defense & Security Solutions a potential $116.7 contract to create and operate a missile defense fire control ground infrastructure...

Starfish Space on Wednesday announced a new funding round that will allow it to complete development and build of three spacecraft that will be used for on-orbit docking and maneuvering missions...