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    Engineers Revive 15-Year-Old BEESAT-1 Satellite Through Innovative Hacking

    January 05, 2025 • 1 min read

    A team of engineers successfully restored control of BEESAT-1, a CubeSat that had been malfunctioning since 2013, by developing creative solutions for software updates. The remarkable recovery demonstrates how combining space engineering with security techniques can resurrect seemingly defunct satellites.

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    Hacker Resurrects Dead Satellite: Decade-Old Beesat-1 Gets Second Life in Space

    January 01, 2025 • 1 min read

    In a groundbreaking achievement, hacker PistonMiner successfully repaired and regained control of Beesat-1, a miniature satellite defunct since 2013, through remote intervention from Earth. The remarkable feat, demonstrated at the 38th Chaos Communications Congress, extends the CubeSat's operational life by up to 20 years.

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    SpaceX Revolutionizes Mobile Connectivity with Starlink Direct to Cell Service

    November 25, 2024 • 1 min read

    SpaceX is deploying specialized satellites for groundbreaking direct satellite-to-phone connectivity, partnering with major telecom providers globally. The service will initially offer text messaging capabilities before expanding to data services in 2025, potentially eliminating cellular dead zones worldwide.

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