Strengthening Cybersecurity for NASA Spacecraft and Critical Space Systems
This law mandates NASA to implement strict new cybersecurity standards for all space systems, including those developed by contractors and commercial partners. The goal is to protect sensitive data, such as launch codes and flight trajectories, from malicious cyber threats. For citizens, this ensures greater security and reliability of US space missions and safeguards public investment in space technology.
Key points
NASA must update its acquisition policies for space systems and services to include mandatory cybersecurity risk management guidelines.
NASA is required to develop an implementation plan within 270 days detailing how these new security standards will be put into practice.
The changes aim to protect sensitive space technology, including satellite command and control systems, from hostile cyberattacks.
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