Title: Federal Government Warns of Rising Threat from Chinese and Russian Spies Targeting US Space Companies
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In a recent federal government advisory, it has been revealed that Chinese and Russian spies are actively seeking to steal sensitive technology and data from US space companies, including aerospace giants SpaceX and Blue Origin. This revelation, which came from the National Counterintelligence and Security Center (NCSC), the FBI, and the Air Force, emphasizes the growing dependence of critical infrastructure on space-based assets and the potential impact on the US economy and national security.
According to the advisory, foreign intelligence entities view US space-related innovation and assets as both threats and opportunities. Concerns have been raised by intelligence agencies over the increased interest of Chinese and Russian spy agencies in US commercial space companies. This has prompted the federal government to call for tightened security protocols, particularly due to the vital role these space firms play in the nation’s technological infrastructure.
The advisory warns that US adversaries employ various tactics to gain access to the US space industry, including cyber attacks, strategic investments such as joint ventures and acquisitions, and targeting key supply chain nodes. The situation has prompted the need for American space firms, like SpaceX and Blue Origin, to remain vigilant and be aware of potential indicators that suggest they are targets.
Some of these indicators include unusually high cyberactivity targeting the company from unknown sources, requests from unknown or foreign entities to visit company facilities, unsolicited offers for joint ventures with companies associated with foreign governments or state-owned enterprises, and attempts to recruit the company’s technical experts in exchange for financial incentives or proprietary information.
As US relations with China and Russia have deteriorated in recent years, primarily due to conflicts such as China’s military buildup in the South China Sea and Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, it is vital for American companies in the space industry to take the necessary precautions to safeguard their technology and assets. This advisory serves as a reminder that national security concerns should be paramount.
In response to these revelations, President Biden has also taken steps to address the risks associated with sensitive Chinese technology. He recently signed an executive order prohibiting certain US investments in this field, highlighting the need to protect national security interests amidst the escalating tensions between the world’s superpowers.
The Washington Post has reached out to the governments of Russia and China, as well as SpaceX and Blue Origin, for further comment on this matter.
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