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Ground Control to Major Threat Hacking the Space Link Extension Protocol

Space missions have increasingly been the subject in the context of security breaches and satellite hacks. The majority of discussions revolve around direct communication and access to spacecraft through means such as Software Defined Radio. However, the reality is that this approach isn't practical for most adversaries, as it requires substantial resources and is easily detectable due to the power and radio frequencies required to command a spacecraft. Instead, adversaries might shift their focus away from the Space Segment and opt for a more practical approach, such as accessing and exploiting the Ground Segment vulnerabilities and flaws in order to gain control over spacecraft. Every space mission comprises custom-made hardware and software components, which interact with each other utilizing dedicated protocols and standards designed and developed for this sole purpose. Numerous potential failure points can adversely impact a space mission, many of which persist on the ground.

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  • Originally Aired August 9, 2024
  • Runtime 30 minutes
  • Created August 25, 2024 by
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