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Hack-A-Sat 4 Space Operation and Cybersecurity

Space Systems Command, Air Force Research Laboratory, and The Aerospace Corporation planed, funded, and executed Hack-A-Sat (HAS), during four years of DEF CON. Las Vegas, Nevada - DEF CON 31, the most prominent hacking convention, hosted Hack-A-Sat 4 (HAS4). Hosting the first Capture The Flag (CTF)

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Space Systems Command, Air Force Research Laboratory, and The Aerospace Corporation planed, funded, and executed Hack-A-Sat (HAS), during four years of DEF CON.

Las Vegas, Nevada - DEF CON 31, the most prominent hacking convention, hosted Hack-A-Sat 4 (HAS4). Hosting the first Capture The Flag (CTF) hacking competition of an actual orbiting satellite in Space. The Moonlighter, designed by The Aerospace Corporation, was at low-earth orbit (LEO) when HAS4 participants actively engaged the satellite to perform certain actions to gain points. Watch this video to see how it all went down at DEF CON 31.

This video contains imagery of the competition, rare glimpse into DEF CON, and actual images captured by the competitors/hackers from space during the CTF competition.

This video contains lower-third graphics for the following (in order of appearance):

Capt. Kevin Bernert Hack-A-Sat Lead, Space Systems Command

Aaron Myrick Senior Project Engineer, The Aerospace Corporation

Lt. Col. Donald Johnson Branch Chief, Defense Cyber Operations for Space

Rachel Mann Hack-A-Sat Lead, Air Force Research Laboratory

Carlo / Lorenzo / Dario Team mHACKeroni

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Hack-A-Sat 4 Space Operation and Cybersecurity

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