A leading astronomical observatory in the US was hacked, temporarily shutting down two of its telescopes
The cyberattack happened on August 1, just days before a US government agency warned about the threat of espionage and cyberattacks against space companies
The motive and origin of the attack are still unknown
The observatory is working with cybersecurity experts to restore its systems
This is not the first time that astronomical observatories have been targeted by hackers
The US government is concerned about the growing threat of cyberattacks against space companies
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