Collaborate Disseminate
The introduction of 26,000 new megaconstellation satellites could have a significant effect on ground-based astronomy, according to a new study commissioned by the European Southern Observatory. Twice as many satellites could be visible to the naked ey… Continue reading Satellite swarms may impact exploration of the night sky
Cyber attack at Visser Precision, which builds custom parts for the aerospace and automotive industries, reveals sensitive company data. Continue reading DoppelPaymer Ransomware Used to Steal Data from Supplier to SpaceX, Tesla
By Deeba Ahmed
According to security researchers, DoppelPaymer Ransomware is a relatively new file-encrypting and data-stealing malware.
This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: DoppelPaymer ransomware hits SpaceX, Tesla & Boeing&#… Continue reading DoppelPaymer ransomware hits SpaceX, Tesla & Boeing’s parts manufacturer
If everything goes according to plan, Elon Musk says the first generation of SpaceX’s massive Starship will make an orbital flight before the end of 2020. That’s a pretty bold claim, but when you’ve made landing rockets on their tails as in the old science fiction pulp magazines seem routine, …read more
Continue reading Levitating Starship Model Comes In For a Landing
With the notable exception of the Space Shuttle, rockets and spacecraft have always been considered disposable. It’s a slow and expensive way to travel, akin to building a new airliner for every flight, but it was the easiest option. These vehicles have always represented the pinnacle of engineering and material …read more
Continue reading A Farewell to Hackaday’s Favorite Falcon 9 Booster
No matter what you think of Elon Musk, it’s hard to deny that he takes the dictum “There’s no such thing as bad publicity” to heart. From hurling sports cars into orbit to solar-powered roof destroyers, there’s little that Mr. Musk can’t turn into a net positive for at least …read more
Space Adventures has announced that it has signed an agreement with SpaceX to fly paying passengers aboard the aerospace company’s Crew Dragon spacecraft. If it plays out, it will mark the first time that space tourists will be launched into space from… Continue reading Space Adventures to carry tourists into orbit on SpaceX Crew Dragon
We’ve seen some interesting pitches in personal ads before, but this one takes the cake. Japanese billionaire Yusaku Maezawa is looking for a date to go along with him on his paid trip to the Moon, with the hope of finding a life partner. Maezawa is slated to be SpaceX’s …read more
They say you can’t make an omelette without breaking a few eggs, and there are few fields where this idiom is better exemplified than rocketry. It’s a forgone conclusion that when you develop a new booster, at least a few test articles are going to be destroyed in the process. …read more
Continue reading A SpaceX Falcon 9 will Blow Up Very Soon, and That’s OK
Spotting satellites from the ground is a popular pastime among amateur astronomers. Typically, the ISS and Iridium satellites have been common sightings, with their orbits and design causing them to appear sufficiently bright in the sky. More recently, SpaceX’s mass launches of Starlink satellites have been drawing attention for the …read more
Continue reading Starlink Satellites Posing Issues For Astronomers