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Satellite Commercial Space Cybersecurity (Cyber Threats & Protection)

SpaceNews.com • Jacob Oakley

Eight years of satellite hacking research highlights commercial spacecraft cybersecurity risks

Researchers say they have spent eight years probing satellite systems and recently demonstrated that a commercial satellite could be compromised in orbit. The finding is part of a broader body of work aimed at showing the space industry where cybersecurity weaknesses may threaten spacecraft and mission operations.

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2026-10-01T05:36:38.858589-07:00

AI Human Spaceflight & Space Stations Commercial Space

SpaceNews.com • Debra Werner

Honda joins forces with Redwire to develop robots for commercial space stations

By SpaceNews.com: SAN FRANCISCO – Honda announced plans Oct. 1 to work with Redwire to develop robots to assist commercial space station crews.

Also: Seeking Alpha

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2026-10-01T05:00:41.082083-07:00

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Bloomberg • Loren Grush

SpaceX Set to Launch New Crew for NASA on Retiring Dragon Craft

By Bloomberg: SpaceX is poised to launch a new crew of four astronauts to the International Space Station on Thursday, as questions swirl over the company’s plans for the future of its human spaceflight program.

Space.com

SpaceX's powerful Falcon Heavy rocket launching secret US spy mission tonight: Watch it live

Space.com

SpaceX Crew-13 NASA launch live updates: Countdown underway, astronauts ready for liftoff

Also: NASA Spaceflight, Seeking Alpha, The Independent and newsnationnow.com

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2026-10-01T02:51:10.364080-07:00

Satellite Europe Commercial Space Space Debris & Traffic Management

tech.eu • Tamara Djurickovic

Foundational secures £8.2M pre-seed as it emerges from stealth

By tech.eu: Foundational develops technology that combines satellite-mounted retroreflectors, automated ground stations and software to collect, process and deliver precise positioning data for satellite applications.

Payload

Foundational Raises £8.2M for Satellite Laser Ranging

eu-startups.com

London’s Foundational exits stealth with €9.6 million to track satellites and debris with “millimetre-level” precision

3 Sources

2026-10-01T00:15:23.977357-07:00

Commercial Space

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Payload • Douglas Gorman

Space Insurer Charter Space Raises $5M Seed Round

By Payload: You can bundle your home and auto insurance with the click of a button, but covering your spacecraft has traditionally been a little trickier.

1 Source

2026-10-01T05:35:41.841973-07:00

China Satellite Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation

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SpaceNews.com • Andrew Jones

China launches Guowang, Yaogan-40 satellites, sets up busy Q4 manifest

By SpaceNews.com: China completed its ninth and tenth launches of September, sending Guowang and Yaogan satellites into orbit, ahead of an intense finish to the year.

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2026-10-01T06:10:44.290465-07:00

Satellite AI Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation Commercial Space

Space.com • Mike Wall

SpaceX to Launch 130 Payloads, Including Prototype Google AI Satellite, on Transporter-18

By Space.com: SpaceX will launch 130 payloads to orbit today (Oct. 1), including a prototype Google AI satellite, on the Transporter-18 rideshare mission. Here's how to watch it live.

Also: CNBC, Payload and TechCrunch

4 Sources

2026-10-01T03:05:06.248509-07:00

Satellite Space Exploration & Science Missions NASA

Ars Technica • Stephen Clark

NASA’s Efforts to Save the Swift Space Observatory Fall Short

By Ars Technica: We did some really, really cool stuff. I'm absolutely gutted we weren't able to get further.".

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2026-10-01T04:35:44.327004-07:00

Eight years of satellite hacking research highlights commercial spacecraft cybersecurity risks

Honda joins forces with Redwire to develop robots for commercial space stations

SpaceX Set to Launch New Crew for NASA on Retiring Dragon Craft

SpaceX's powerful Falcon Heavy rocket launching secret US spy mission tonight: Watch it live

SpaceX Crew-13 NASA launch live updates: Countdown underway, astronauts ready for liftoff

Foundational secures £8.2M pre-seed as it emerges from stealth

Foundational Raises £8.2M for Satellite Laser Ranging

London’s Foundational exits stealth with €9.6 million to track satellites and debris with “millimetre-level” precision

Space Insurer Charter Space Raises $5M Seed Round

China launches Guowang, Yaogan-40 satellites, sets up busy Q4 manifest

SpaceX to Launch 130 Payloads, Including Prototype Google AI Satellite, on Transporter-18

NASA’s Efforts to Save the Swift Space Observatory Fall Short

China launches Guowang, Yaogan-40 satellites, sets up busy Q4 manifest

Foundational secures £8.2M pre-seed as it emerges from stealth

We’ve spent eight years hacking satellites. Here’s what the space industry needs to know now.

Space Insurer Charter Space Raises $5M Seed Round

Honda joins forces with Redwire to develop robots for commercial space stations

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