This past June, something remarkable happened. The COSMOS-Web team released 1.5 terabytes of processed data from the James Webb Space Telescope: the most detailed map of the early universe humanity has ever seen. With it came over 800,000 galaxies, spanning 13.5 billion years of cosmic history. And, for once, the barrier to entry wasn’t a…
When the EU Space Act landed in June 2025, it didn’t just outline regulations. It sent a clear message: European space systems must be secure, resilient, and self-reliant. Cybersecurity, once treated as a separate add-on, is now baked into the mission architecture, and that's long overdue.
The Act isn’t light reading. It's a dense, policy-heavy…
Quantum computing no longer belongs to the realm of theoretical physics. Its real-world implications are approaching, and with them, the potential collapse of current encryption standards. In response, the European Union has launched its Coordinated Implementation Roadmap for Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC), preparing a continent-wide transition to quantum-resilient security systems.
This is not just a precaution,…
Written by: Andrzej Olchawa, Ricardo Fradique, Milenko Starcik
OpenC3 Cosmos is an open-source command and control software suite designed to support space mission operations. Despite its modularity and widespread adoption across the industry, a recent security assessment of version 6.0.0 uncovered several critical vulnerabilities that could compromise mission-critical systems' confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
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Quantum computing is revolutionizing satellite operations in 2025, enabling advancements in optimization, secure communication, and deep-space exploration. While challenges remain, hybrid quantum-classical systems, quantum key distribution (QKD), and quantum-enhanced sensing are driving significant progress.
Hybrid Quantum-Classical Systems for Optimization
A recent study published in the Journal of Industrial Information Integration introduced a hybrid quantum-classical framework…
What is Dual-Use Technology?
Innovations with both military and civilian applications are called dual-use technologies. Although these technologies were created for benign purposes, they may be used in security or defense-related fields. They cover various topics, such as quantum computing, biotechnology, advanced semiconductors, artificial intelligence (AI), and aerospace technologies. Due to the quick development of…

