Space Challenges

Outer space presents an extremely complex and challenging domain within which to operate. These challenges are presented by both the environment that space vehicles (SVs) operate within and the operation of those systems themselves. Even before we begin discussing malicious intent and potential adversarial actions against space systems from the cyber domain, we must first understand the risks and hardships that must be overcome by space systems in general. Having been around the space community, to include operationally minded individuals and developmental ones, there is an onus on mission accomplishment. The SV needs to get into space, function for the window it was intended to, or longer, and communicate back to operators and users.