CyberCUBE
Appearance
| Mission type | Technology demonstration |
|---|---|
| Operator | |
| Mission duration | 1 year (planned) |
| Spacecraft properties | |
| Bus | 3U CubeSat |
| Manufacturer | |
| Start of mission | |
| Launch date | 7 July 2026 (planned) |
| Rocket | Falcon 9 |
CyberCUBE is a European technology demonstration satellite developed by GMV for the European Space Agency (ESA). Its goal is to serve as a cost-effective, reconfigurable in-orbit testbed for demonstrating cybersecurity technologies protecting satellites as well as their ground segments.[1][2][3] The 3U CubeSat was developed by GMV's Romanian team as the primary contractor with the support of the company's Spanish team and Alén Space.[4][5][6] Its primary user is ESA's Cybersecurity Operations Centre (CSOC).[7] CyberCUBE is expected to launch in July 2026 on the Transporter-17 flight of Falcon 9.[1][8][9]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- 1 2 Hydzik, James (2026-07-05). "ESA's CyberCUBE To Launch On 7th July To Open On-orbit Cybersecurity Testbed". Orbital Today. Retrieved 2026-07-06.
- ↑ Kulu, Erik. "CyberCUBE". Nanosats Database. Retrieved 2026-07-06.
- ↑ "CyberCUBE: Así es el revolucionario satélite español que blindará la seguridad espacial europea". www.moncloa.com (in Spanish). 2026-07-06. Retrieved 2026-07-06.
- ↑ "GMV subsidiary in Romania chosen to lead European Space Agency mission". Romania Insider. 2024-10-30. Retrieved 2026-07-06.
- ↑ Journal, Romania (2024-10-24). "Romania to Lead ESA Mission for Space Cybersecurity". The Romania Journal. Retrieved 2026-07-06.
- ↑ Space, Alén (2024-10-25). "Alén Space to participate in ESA's CyberCUBE mission". Alén Space. Retrieved 2026-07-06.
- ↑ process, Space Daily Editorial Team · Editorial (2024-10-27). "GMV wins ESA contract for CyberCUBE space cybersecurity mission". Retrieved 2026-07-06.
- ↑ "SpaceX Transporter-17". SpaceX. Retrieved 2026-07-06.
- ↑ "Europe to test space cyber-shield with CyberCUBE mission". DigitalShield. Retrieved 2026-07-06.