On Tuesday, March 16th, Russian authorities blocked access to encrypted email startup Skiff. This is just the latest effort by the Kremlin to gain greater control over digital communications within the country. Skiff is a secure email system developed by Parus Technology, which was founded by a group of security professionals from Moscow. The company… Continue reading Russia is blocking encrypted email startup Skiff
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Fate of Russia’s Damaged Soyuz Spacecraft to Be Decided in January
On December 11th, 2019, an emergency occurred in space aboard the Soyuz MS-15, a Russian space aircraft that was headed to the International Space Station (ISS). The emergency caused the spacecraft to blast off course and, as a result, the emergency landing system was activated in the Kazakh steppes. All crew members, including Russian cosmonaut… Continue reading Fate of Russia’s Damaged Soyuz Spacecraft to Be Decided in January
Three Astronauts May Be Stranded on the ISS After Disturbing Soyuz Coolant Leak
It’s a shocking situation that three astronauts may be stranded on the International Space Station (ISS) as a result of a disturbing coolant leak discovered in Soyuz spacecraft. The leak was discovered on April 11 and is believed to have originated from a space suit worn by Russian cosmonaut Oleg Artemyev during a spacewalk. The… Continue reading Three Astronauts May Be Stranded on the ISS After Disturbing Soyuz Coolant Leak