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Science · Space exploration · published 2026-08-25 · via Space.com

Satellite data firm contracts Polish startup for microwave-based orbital defense

Lonestar Data Holdings has signed a deal worth up to $6 million with Polish startup Ares Shield to protect its off-Earth data centers. The defense system uses high-power microwaves to neutralize threats without generating space debris. Lonestar plans to deploy this protection for its upcoming StarVault commercial data-storage platform.

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This summary is AI-generated and original to Mobble; the linked article is the authoritative source. Original headline: “Polish startup Ares Shield hired to protect data center satellites with high-power microwave weapons.” Browse more stories.