From cyberspace to space-cyber. [T-Minus: Space-Cyber Briefing]

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🗓️ 17 May 2026

⏱️ 32 minutes

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For years, in-space internet capabilities were rarely worth the hassle. Now, that’s changing. In today’s episode, Maria Varmazis and Ethan Cook sit down to discuss how internet data moves through space systems and its recent advancements. For decades, GEO satellites made up most of the marketplace; however, LEO satellites are changing the landscape improving connectivity and speeds. Key sources: In-space relay and WiFi services. Space Development Agency On Orbit. Like what you heard? Be sure to subscribe to our free Signals and Space Briefing⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, our Sunday newsletter covering the intersection of cybersecurity and space. Subscribe at: https://thecyberwire.com/newsletters/signals-and-space Is there a topic or person you’d like to hear on our show? You can send your questions and feedback to space@n2k.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. T-Minus: Space-Cyber Briefing is a production of N2K CyberWire. N2K is your nexus for discovery and connection for people, technology, and ideas shaping the future of secure innovation. Learn how at n2k.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0	You're listening to the Cyberwire Network, powered by N2K.
0:09.7	Quick question. Have you watched Project Hail Mary yet?
0:15.9	Humanity is facing an existential threat and racing to solve it with the clock ticking.
0:21.7	For security teams, that probably hits close to home with AI use, rapidly spreading.
0:27.6	Everyone's using AI, marketing, sales, engineering.
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0:48.6	slash cyberwire.
1:04.3	Earlier I was doing a speed test because I was trying to compare in my head, if I had satellite internet, how would that compare to where I am now?
1:07.2	And I know what I'm supposed to be getting is I'm technically on fiber optic.
1:09.6	That is not anywhere close to what I'm actually getting. And there's a whole bunch of reasons for that.
1:11.3	I know, I know, don't at me people.
1:13.1	I get it. I understand. But it is interesting. That's why when you get the ad, it says up to, not at minimum. Not even, yeah. I think I'm supposed to be on like one gigabit. I'm not even getting anywhere close to that. and I'm sure it's probably my router.
1:26.8	Yes, I know.
1:31.0	Welcome. even getting anywhere close to that, and I'm sure it's probably my router. Yes, I know.
1:36.5	Welcome. I'm Maria Vermazes, and you're listening to T-minus, Space Cyber Briefing.
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