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Space Force Creates Cyber Units to Shield Rocket Launches
The US Space Force has established dedicated cyber defense squadrons at Cape Canaveral and Vandenberg to protect launch operations from malicious hacking, as adversaries increasingly target the digital infrastructure supporting US space missions.
Key Takeaways
- The US Space Force has established dedicated cyber defense squadrons at Cape Canaveral and Vandenberg Space Force Base to protect launches from cyberattacks
- Launch infrastructure is particularly vulnerable during countdown windows when multiple organizations are networked together in real time
- The move reflects growing concern about state adversaries using cyber operations to target US space capabilities as part of broader counter-space strategies
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