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Bridging Two Worlds: The Power of Dual-Use Technology

Space, TechnologyMarch 27, 20251KViewsShareTwitter FacebookEmailLink

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…

From Orbit to Cyber Wars: The New Era of Civil-Military Synergy

Cybersecurity, Defense, SpaceMarch 25, 2025705ViewsShareTwitter FacebookEmailLink

In today's rapidly evolving technology world, civilian and military boundaries are increasingly blurred, particularly in space, cyber, and artificial intelligence (AI). This blurring is driving a new era of civil-military collaboration, poised to reshape national security and technological innovation [1]. Space: The New Frontier of Cooperation The aerospace industry has overnight been revolutionized, with companies…

NASA cFS version Aquila Software Vulnerability Assessment

Advisories, Cybersecurity, Space, TechnologyMarch 24, 20251KViewsShareTwitter FacebookEmailLink

Written by: Milenko Starcik, Andrzej Olchawa, Ricardo Fradique, Ayman Boulaich NASA's Core Flight System (cFS) is an open-source software framework that supports mission operations by providing a modular and scalable architecture. Despite its widespread use in aerospace applications, a recent security assessment of cFS version Aquila uncovered critical vulnerabilities that could be exploited to disrupt…

The Convergence of High-Performance Computing and Artificial Intelligence

Space, TechnologyMarch 20, 2025859ViewsShareTwitter FacebookEmailLink

The convergence of High-Performance Computing (HPC) and Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming the potential of space operations and cyber security. By combining large-scale computation with data processing capable of making smart decisions, these two technologies are assisting in enhancing satellite control, mission planning, and cyber-attack detection. As these two fields gather large amounts of data…

Rise of U-space: Revolutionizing Drone Management in Europe

TechnologyMarch 18, 2025921ViewsShareTwitter FacebookEmailLink

Unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), or drones, are quickly changing European business. Drones are becoming ubiquitous in modern airspace, from package delivery to building inspections. To keep this burgeoning industry operating safely and efficiently, the European Union has launched U-space. This holistic system integrates drones into current airspace infrastructure while coexisting with traditional planes. Depending on…

The Future of Space Law: Regulation, Security and Global Cooperation

Social, Space, TechnologyMarch 14, 2025788ViewsShareTwitter FacebookEmailLink

Space is facing significant global challenges to deal with emerging challenges such as exploration, security, and sustainable development in the special sector. With technological advancements and the development of commercial and governmental activities in space, new regulations and international deals are necessary to ensure a safe and cooperative environment. EU Space Act The European Union…