“Space is a fundamental pillar of any state in the world in terms of economy, security, sustainability, energy, civil protection and citizens’ daily life. Space systems and related services need to be secure and protected.” - Johan Helin

Space Systems have evolved over the last decade from simple communication bent-pipes, to complex data networks integrating satellite and ground communications and data-storage infrastructure. That has transformed space-systems into IT systems, rendering them potentially vulnerable to cyber-attacks.

Moreover, the large increase of financial investments into Space, often coming from New Space entrepreneurs, have made Space Systems attractive from a monetary perspective. With high value and critical-services at stake, Space Systems have become prime targets to malicious stakeholders.

Today, major cybersecurity systems are being deployed by EU and ESA in order to secure European space assets & services. RHEA is the trusted partner of those organizations in so-called " Cybersecurity for Space ". Let’s have a look on the current situation and what is in place to respond to Space Cyber threat. Space Systems have evolved over the last decade from simple communication bent-pipes, to complex data networks integrating satellite and ground communications and data-storage infrastructure.