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#RiskCybernetics can play a significant role in #Astronomy and #PlanetarySciences, especially in the context of #space #exploration companies like #SpaceX. Here's how: 1. **#Cybersecurity in Space Operations**: With the increasing reliance on digital systems for space operations, cybersecurity becomes a critical concern¹. For instance, SpaceX has shifted resources to cybersecurity to address potential jamming of their Starlink satellites². Risk-Cybernetics can help identify, assess, and mitigate these #cyber #threats to ensure the #integrity and #reliability of space missions. 2. **#RiskManagement in Space #Missions**: Space missions involve significant risks, from launch failures to communication disruptions. Risk-Cybernetics can provide a systematic approach to understanding and managing these risks, enhancing the safety and success rate of these missions. 3. **Data Protection and Privacy**: The vast amount of data generated in Astronomy and Planetary Sciences needs to be protected from unauthorized access and manipulation. Risk-Cybernetics can help establish robust data protection measures and privacy controls. 4. **#SupplyChain #Security**: The components used in spacecraft and satellites often come from various suppliers, each with their potential cybersecurity risks. Risk-Cybernetics can help manage these supply chain risks¹. 5. **#Workplace #Safety**: In the field of Astronomy and Planetary Sciences, there have been reports of increased risks of harassment⁴⁵. Risk-Cybernetics can contribute to creating safer work environments by identifying risk factors and implementing preventive measures. In conclusion, Risk-Cybernetics can contribute significantly to enhancing the safety, reliability, and success of operations in Astronomy and Planetary Sciences, including those conducted by companies like #SpaceX. It's a multidisciplinary approach that combines risk management, cybersecurity, and systems thinking to address complex challenges in these fields. Source: (1) Space Cybersecurity: How Lessons Learned on Earth Apply in Orbit. https://lnkd.in/gqRkenGV. (2) SpaceX shifts resources to cybersecurity to address ... - SpaceNews. https://lnkd.in/gTDVSdur. (3) Study Shows Gender & Sexual Minorities in Astronomy & Planetary Science .... https://lnkd.in/g2jrqXHA. (4) Double jeopardy in astronomy and planetary science: Women of color face .... https://lnkd.in/g2MvCGJV. (5) Cybersecurity and the New Era of Space Activities. https://lnkd.in/gXiaFFcS. (6) Gender and sexual minorities in astronomy and planetary science face .... https://lnkd.in/gpYssT38.

NASA's missions, from Mars Rover explorations to Artemis moon missions, are increasingly vulnerable to cyber-attacks, prompting U.S. congressmen to propose the Spacecraft Cybersecurity Act. The act mandates NASA to incorporate strict cybersecurity measures from the design phase of spacecraft to prevent mission failures, data theft, and national security risks. A recent Government Accountability Office (GAO) report highlighted NASA's current lack of mandatory cybersecurity guidelines during spacecraft development, underscoring the urgency of addressing these vulnerabilities. If passed, the proposed act would require NASA to update its acquisition policies and establish continuous monitoring protocols to protect missions, setting a global benchmark for cybersecurity in space exploration. https://lnkd.in/eEHJd5Gu

This ESA activity on a Space PKI is actually based on a research paper led by one of our employees, David Koisser. I was more than happy to collaborate on this topic, especially after this outcome. 🎉 If you want to dig deeper into the topic, I recommend reading our paper: 📝 https://lnkd.in/esuUbqqe

Have you heard about the proposed Spacecraft Cybersecurity Act? This act aims to protect NASA space missions by integrating cybersecurity from the design stage. The act has the potential to set a global benchmark, enhancing space mission security worldwide! It makes sense that they want to integrate cybersecurity from the design stage of a spacecraft. Here's why ⤵ Starting security design early is not just a technical necessity, but a strategic business decision that protects assets, builds trusts, and supports long-term growth in these highly sensitive industries.

NASA’s missions are some of the most technologically advanced and critically important endeavours. From the Mars Rover explorations to the Artemis missions to the Moon, the space agency’s projects push the boundaries of science and technology. However, these missions are also prime targets for cyber-attacks. In a bold move to counter the escalating threat of these attacks, US congressmen Maxwell Alejandro Frost and Don Beyer have proposed the Spacecraft Cybersecurity Act. If passed, the legislation would mandate the US space agency Nasa to overhaul the way it procures and builds its spacecraft. Keep reading to learn more here: https://t.ly/GIllr #Cybersecurity #Cyberattacks #GPS #Technology #AITGlobal #AcaciaInnovationsTechnology (Source: WEForum)

“More than 14,000 satellites, including about 3,500 inactive satellites, surround the globe in low Earth orbit, data from US-based Slingshot Aerospace showed. Alongside them are about 120 million pieces of debris from launches, collisions and wear-and-tear, of which only a few thousand are large enough to track.” The pressing question is whether entities will proactively cooperate or react after a major catastrophe. What do you think? #satellites #un #earthorbit #spacejunk #data #technology #cybersecurity

This past summer, the Spacecraft Cybersecurity Act made its debut in the House. This legislation aims to ensure that NASA obtains a robust cybersecurity protection plan from manufacturers seeking federal funding to build spacecraft. The need for such measures has become urgent, following a barrage of cyberattacks from hostile entities, notably from China and Russia, which have jeopardized the safety of Americans, including our astronauts. So, what steps can we take to ensure that cybersecurity is prioritized right from the manufacturing stage?

This past summer, the Spacecraft Cybersecurity Act made its debut in the House. This legislation aims to ensure that NASA obtains a robust cybersecurity protection plan from manufacturers seeking federal funding to build spacecraft. The need for such measures has become urgent, following a barrage of cyberattacks from hostile entities, notably from China and Russia, which have jeopardized the safety of Americans, including our astronauts. So, what steps can we take to ensure that cybersecurity is prioritized right from the manufacturing stage?

🌌 Cybersecurity Challenges for Space Missions: Safeguarding the Final Frontier 🚀 The rapid expansion of space exploration and satellite deployments has opened new horizons for humanity. However, with interconnected systems and digital infrastructure at the heart of these missions, the risks posed by cyber threats are growing exponentially. 📡 Why is cybersecurity critical for space missions? From Earth observation to inter-satellite communications, every element of a space mission relies on secure, uninterrupted operations. Yet, vulnerabilities persist: - Legacy communication protocols often lack modern encryption standards. - Satellites in orbit face unique challenges like limited power, harsh environmental conditions, and difficulty in patching or updating software. - Geopolitical risks loom large, with state-sponsored cyberattacks targeting satellites and ground stations. 📍 Notable incidents: - In 2018, a breach at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory exposed sensitive mission data. - In 2019, ESA's Galileo navigation system faced a week-long outage, suspected to involve cyber interference. 🌍 The path forward: Securing space missions demands innovation, global cooperation, and vigilance. Cutting-edge technologies like quantum encryption and AI-driven anomaly detection offer hope. Meanwhile, collaborative frameworks, such as the Artemis Accords, could pave the way for shared cybersecurity standards. Space represents our collective future. Ensuring its security isn't just a technical challenge—it's a global responsibility. 🔗 Read the full article for deeper insights into the challenges and solutions shaping space mission cybersecurity: https://shorturl.at/r9vYi  #cybersecurity #spaceexploration #CYSAT2025 #Innovation #spacecybersecurity #spacemissions

£33 million boost for the UK’s national space programme On 22 July 2024, the opening day of the Farnborough Airshow in Hampshire, Peter Kyle, Secretary of State for the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology provided very welcome news, announcing funding for more than 20 national space projects. The funding will be provided by the UK’s Space Agency’s National Space Innovation Programme (NSIP) designed to invest in the development of innovative space technologies that may be high risk but have the potential for high returns and a clear target market. Dr Paul Bate, CEO of the UK Space Agency said “These new projects will help kickstart growth, create more high-quality jobs, protect our planet and preserve the space environment for future generations. They go to the heart of what we want to achieve as a national space agency that supports cutting-edge innovation, spreads opportunity across the UK and delivers the benefits of space back to citizens on Earth”. However, such laudable aspirations are not without their challenges. The two primarily threats are the theft of intellectual property and cyberattacks which seek to compromise achievements. Theft of intellectual property is corrosive and obsequious. Its nature is discussed in the popular and authoritative guide, “The SME Business Guide to Fraud Risk Management” published by Routledge. NASA is so concerned about cyberattacks, in January 2024 they published “Space Security: Best Practices Guide, (BPG)”. It provides guidance on mission security implementation in the form of principles coupled with applicable controls. The principles selected focus on a risk-based approach to mitigating vulnerabilities that are impediments to mission success. Specifically, they are designed to address today’s cyber actors’ Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures (TTPs) used in attempts to compromise mission capabilities. The guide is intended to be used as an initial starting point to mitigate against any efforts to deny, degrade, disrupt, deceive, or destroy information and technology used to accomplish NASA mission success. Hence project, fraud and cyber risk management have a significant part to play in supporting these innovative projects.