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title: Nothing says true love like space and cybersecurity.
description: BAE finalizes approvals for acquisition of Ball Aerospace. SpaceX could launch a USSF mission today. SpaceX and Intuitive Machines delay IM-1. And more.
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# [Nothing says true love like space and cybersecurity.](https://space.n2k.com/podcasts/t-minus/214)

 Written by [Maria Varmazis](https://space.n2k.com/podcasts/t-minus/author/maria-varmazis) | Feb 14, 2024 9:45:59 PM

Summary

BAE Systems secures approvals for finalizing the acquisition of Ball Aerospace. SpaceX scrubs Wednesday’s launch of IM-1 due to methane issues and is now targeting the early hours of Thursday in Florida for launch. The launch window for the Space Force's classified USSF-124 mission opens  tonight, and more.

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