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technology1 year ago

Maxar Space Systems Hit by Cyberattack, Employee Data Compromised

Maxar, a major U.S. space technology and satellite company, has confirmed a data breach involving the personal information of its employees. The breach, discovered on October 11, was carried out by a hacker using a Hong Kong-based IP address, who accessed files containing sensitive employee data such as names, Social Security numbers, and job information. Maxar, which provides satellite imagery to the U.S. government, has not disclosed how many of its 2,600 employees were affected. The company took immediate action to secure its network after the breach was detected.

via TechCrunch|
#cybersecurity#data-breach#employee-data
space-exploration1 year ago

"NASA Cancels $2 Billion Satellite Refueling Project Due to Contractor's Poor Performance"

NASA has terminated the OSAM-1 project, aimed at testing satellite refueling in space, due to technical, cost, and scheduling challenges, as well as "poor performance" by primary contractor Maxar. The project's cancellation is also attributed to the industry trend of designing satellites with built-in refueling capabilities, making OSAM-1's approach less relevant. NASA will now shut down the project, explore potential partnerships or alternative uses for the hardware, and support the personnel involved.

via Gizmodo|
#maxar#nasa#osam-1-project
spacetechnology1 year ago

"NASA's Multibillion-Dollar Satellite Refueling Projects Meet Untimely Demise"

NASA has decided to end its OSAM-1 mission, which aimed to refuel and service working satellites, due to cost and technical challenges. The project, which aimed to rendezvous with and refuel the Landsat-7 satellite, faced delays and increased costs, with the estimated budget exceeding $2 billion. The decision comes after workforce cuts at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory, and the agency is now reviewing how to mitigate the impact of the cancellation. NASA cited a broader shift in the space community away from refueling unprepared spacecraft and pointed to operational servicing vehicles like SpaceLogistics' Mission Extension Vehicle as an alternative approach.

via The Register|
#maxar#nasa#osam-1
space-technology1 year ago

"NASA Scraps OSAM-1 Satellite Servicing Mission"

NASA has canceled the multibillion-dollar OSAM-1 mission due to technical, cost, and schedule challenges, as well as a shift in the industry away from refueling unprepared spacecraft. The project, which aimed to demonstrate satellite servicing technologies, had suffered extensive delays and cost overruns, with the total cost growing to $2.05 billion and the launch delayed to December 2026. The cancellation will involve an orderly shutdown, including transferring hardware and mitigating the impact on the workforce at the Goddard Space Flight Center. The decision comes as commercial satellite servicing technologies are being pursued, with a shift towards more cooperative approaches.

via SpaceNews|
#cancellation#maxar#nasa
spacetechnology1 year ago

"NASA Cancels $2B Satellite Refueling Project Due to Contractor Issues"

NASA has decided to terminate the $2 billion On-orbit Servicing, Assembly and Manufacturing 1 (OSAM-1) project, citing technical, cost, and schedule challenges as well as a shift in the industry away from refueling unprepared spacecraft. The project's lead contractor, Maxar, expressed disappointment but is committed to supporting NASA in exploring new partnerships or alternative hardware uses. The decision comes after an audit found that the project was on track to exceed its budget and miss its launch date, with NASA attributing the delays to Maxar's poor performance. The cancellation raises questions about the impact on the Goddard center workforce, as NASA reviews mitigation strategies.

via UPI News|
#maxar#nasa#osam-1-project
space-technology1 year ago

"NASA Cancels $2 Billion Satellite Refueling Project Due to Contractor Criticism"

NASA has decided to shut down the $2 billion OSAM-1 project, aimed at testing satellite refueling in space, due to "poor performance" by lead contractor Maxar. The decision comes after a scathing report from NASA's Inspector General, citing technical, cost, and schedule challenges. Maxar, which underestimated the project's scope and complexity, has been criticized for its deficient expertise and lack of understanding of NASA's technical requirements. The cancellation comes after years of delays and cost overruns, with the project no longer appearing to be a high priority for Maxar. This move marks a setback for the nascent satellite servicing sub-sector of the space industry.

via CNBC|
#maxar#nasa#project-cancellation