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Securing our Future

The Nexus of Space Security & Protection

The threats and risks to the space systems and associated infrastructure that support all aspects of daily life continue to grow. It’s increasingly vital to predict and address threats to national, allied, and commercial space systems. ASCEND focuses on addressing the protection of our space capabilities and navigating the trade-offs between efforts to produce value in space, manage the increasingly crowded space domain, and protect our ability to operate freely in space. The ASCEND community connects the Department of Defense and other government agencies with key commercial and academic players to forge solutions that enable the continued open use of space for the benefit of all humankind.

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TECHNICAL PAPER

Applying the SPARTA Matrix to develop Intelligent Security Controls for Space Systems

Jill Slay, Jordan Plotnek, Ronald Mulinde, Uakomba Uhongora, Yee Wei Law
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Satellite Cybersecurity Testbed to Improve Commercial Space Security

Abdul M. Noor, Dan Mamula, Gregory Falco, Jeffery Finke, Kangman Zheng, Petersen Hansen, Rajiv Thummala, Rammah Elbasheer, Travis York, Wayne Henry

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