Space News for Wednesday, September 27, 2023

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!(00:10) Podcast Introduction(00:25) Cybersecurity firm Xage gets $17 million contract to protect Space Force networks(00:53) China narrows field for low-cost space station cargo missions(01:24) Space Force selects university partner to evaluate classified ground systems software(01:58) NASA offers choice of contract type for ISS deorbit vehicle(02:24) After setting new record for responsive launch, Space Force eyes next challenge(02:55) The Race for More Space: The flawed logic behind making space a 17th Critical Infrastructure(03:27) Space Critical Infrastructure: Breaking the Binary Debate and a Call for Space Council Action(04:00) Month: (04:35) Rapid response Victus Nox launch success open new possibilities for Space Force, commercial space industry(04:59) Two cosmonauts, NASA astronaut head for Wednesday landing after yearlong mission(05:33) Space Systems Command contracts Johns Hopkins University APL for nexgen protected strategic SATCOM GRIFFON mission support – SatNews(06:15) Strategic agreement: Sierra Space Corp., MUFG Bank, Kanematsu + Tokio Marine & Nichido Fire Insurance – SatNews(06:46) New Better Satellite World video from SSPI explores the value of GEO – SatNews(07:15) Skydio X10’s AI-powered autonomy is designed for first responders, militaries and others – SatNews(07:49) Satellite Innovation will deliver superior stellar industry expertise to attendees – SatNews(08:17) Northrop Grumman delivers rocket booster segments for NASA’s Artemis II mission – SatNews