The UK Space Agency (UKSA)  and UK Space Command have announced a new project to detect and analyse lasers being used against UK satellites. Safran Federal Systems has been awarded a contract from the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA). Cosmic Shielding Corporation (CSC) has been awarded a $4M Tactical Funding Increase (TACFI) contract from the US Department of War.

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Selected Reading

Critical UK satellites to be defended from laser threats - GOV.UK

Russia persistently targeting British satellites, UK Space Command chief says- The Guardian

Safran Federal Systems selected by DARPA for Robust Quantum Sensor development

Cosmic Shielding Corporation awarded TACFI contract to speed deployment of advanced space electronics – SatNews

MSRO- The world’s first space fund for islands

Exolaunch to Deploy 13 Customer Satellites on the Bandwagon-4 Mission

China's female astronauts: Breaking barriers, reaching for the stars - CGTN

Musk becomes first person to hit $500 billion net worth, Forbes list shows- Reuters

Elon Musk’s SpaceX Took Money Directly From Chinese Investors, Company Insider Testifies

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