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Aug 28, 2025
Brandon Karpf, founder of T-Minus Space Daily and a cybersecurity expert, dives into the fascinating intersection of space and cybersecurity with Maria Varmazis. He discusses the alarming Salt Typhoon breach affecting U.S. communications and the need for collaboration to address evolving cyber threats. The conversation also touches on Google's new cyber disruption unit and the implications of AI-driven ransomware. They explore how advancements in satellite technology could revolutionize internet infrastructure, boosting global data transmission efficiency.
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Space-Based Internet Is Becoming Practical
- Three technology trends—orbital data centers, edge AI compute, and high-speed laser links—enable moving core internet backbone traffic to space.
- These combined advances make terabit-per-second space links and in-orbit processing practical within years.
ISS Testbed Validates Orbital Data Centers
- The ISS is being used as a testbed for orbital data centers through a Red Hat and Axiom Space partnership.
- That experiment will validate in-orbit processing, power, and heat transfer solutions for future systems.
Private Investment Is Driving Key Space Tech
- Companies like Illyria aiming for terabit-per-second optical links show private sector momentum toward space backbone capability.
- Private R&D and investments in heat/power tech will accelerate making space-based internet commercially viable.