Security of EO Systems: Cyber, Jamming and Counterspace Threats
How exposed are Earth observation satellites and their ground systems to attack or interference, and what does it cost to protect them?
Chapter summary
As EO becomes militarily decisive, operators become targets.
Key takeaways
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Threats include cyberattacks on ground stations, mission control and data platforms; jamming of downlinks or of satellites' navigation receivers; dazzling of optical sensors by lasers; spoofing of tasking; and, at the extreme, anti-satellite weapons.
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Russia has threatened commercial satellites supporting Ukraine.
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Defence buyers now require security accreditation, encrypted links and resilient ground segments, which raises costs and favours operators that invest early.
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