Hack-A-Sat 2: The Good, The Bad, and The Cyber Secure
US Air Force, Space Force, and challenge designers discuss Hack-A-Sat 2, showcasing the physical flatsat satellite hardware used in the world's premier space CTF.
Summary
The Mission Behind the Hack-A-Sat Competition
Hack-A-Sat was created by the US Air Force and US Space Force to bridge the gap between space operators and the global cybersecurity research community.
Inside the Hack-A-Sat 2 Hardware Flatsat
Panelists present the HAS2 flatsat—a modular physical satellite platform integrating real-world space processors, solar sensor arrays, and orbital physics simulators.
Deconstructing Flagship Space Hacking Challenges
The designers review standout competition challenges, including attitude determination tampering, orbital mechanics puzzle solving, and RTOS vulnerability exploitation.
Advancing Space Cybersecurity Through Open Research
The panel reflects on key lessons learned from the competition and invites the broader hacker community to participate in space security research.
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