With the completion of our Milestone 1 report, DISC delivered a design review and threat assessment of its first target for the Security Testing for Space Segment within Cybersecurity Makerspace program. Using a commodity cubesat designed for Earth Observation missions, DISC analyzed the documentation and vendor materials provided to understand the functioning of each element.…

Large Language Models (LLMs) offer a compelling promise for satellite communications (SATCOM): supporting operators in complex, time-critical environments by turning vast amounts of data into actionable insight. In satellite operations, operators are often confronted with large volumes of documentation, procedures, logs, and telemetry data. Generative AI can help extract exactly the information that is relevant…

We are currently working on a core activity within the ESA Cybersecurity Makerspace (ESA 1-12146) that focuses on the security of open-source software in SATCOM infrastructure. As satellite systems become more software-defined, relying on open-source components is inevitable. However, we’ve found that reactive patching isn’t a sustainable solution for space missions. Instead, our team is…

The Milestone 2 Meeting, held on December 19, 2025, allowed the CyberInflight team to present its Task 2.1, “Micro and Macro Impacts Assessment,” and Task 2.3, “Gap Analysis,” findings, which represent the core of the mission. Regarding Task 2.1 “Micro and Macro Impacts Assessment”, the purpose is to assess the effects of identified frameworks on…

The satellite cybersecurity environment is experiencing a significant shift. As the SATCOM sector expands across commercial, governmental, and dual-use platforms, the attack surface of the space segment itself has grown significantly. At the same time, security practices have historically focused on the ground segment. The assumption that a secure ground station adequately protects the satellite…

The Micro and Macroeconomic impacts assessment of the frameworks is currently ongoing. The main objectives is to assess the relevance of the identified frameworks in order to enhance ESA’s knowledge of this topic. Assessing the relevance of these frameworks helps distinguish those that have a real impact on the sector from those that are rarely…

The Milestone 1 Meeting, held on October 15, 2025, marked a significant achievement for CyberInflight. With the completion of Task 1.2: Frameworks Identification, we successfully reached a key point in our journey. It was a moment of great accomplishment, as we presented our findings and outlined the next steps in the project. We refer to…

As the team carrying out the strategic study for ESA, we’ve been closely following the evolving cybersecurity landscape within the SATCOM ecosystem. Over the years, the SATCOM sector has expanded significantly, with specialized areas like GOVSATCOM and SECURE SATCOM emerging. Alongside this growth, the complexity of cybersecurity challenges has increased, and it is clear that…