Space Terrorism: A Historical Study

• Autorzy: Kozera Cyprian Aleksander , Bernat Paweł

Identyfikatory

DOI

10.37105/sd.217

• Języki publikacji: EN

Abstrakty

EN

The rationale behind this article is to address a critical gap in research: the evolving threat of space terrorism. As space assets increasingly become integral components of both civilian and military security systems, their vulnerability to attacks escalates. The democratization of space weaponry, including advanced cyber technologies, signals an escalating risk to these space assets and their terrestrial infrastructure. This threat extends beyond traditional space powers to include non-state actors, such as terrorist individuals and groups or various proxy forces, who were previously considered marginal threats. This paper aims to lay a foundational framework by providing a historical overview of terrorism and security incidents involving outer space assets, their cyber systems, and ground support structures. This compilation serves as a basis for a deeper, methodological, and systematic examination of the nature and implications of space terrorism. In order to define the initial concept of space terrorism, this paper draws on an extensive literature review. The selection of security breach cases within the broad spectrum of the space sector was guided by their novelty, diversity, and relevance, offering insights into the emerging phenomenon of space terrorism.

Słowa kluczowe

EN

space assets; space cybersecurity; space threat; space security; space terrorism

PL

aktywa kosmiczne; cyberbezpieczeństwo kosmiczne; zagrożenie kosmiczne; bezpieczeństwo kosmiczne; kosmiczny terroryzm

• Wydawca: Centrum Rzeczoznawstwa Budowlanego Sp. z o.o.
• Czasopismo: Safety & Defense
• Rocznik: 2023
• Tom: 2
• Strony: 80--88
• Opis fizyczny: Bibliogr. 47 poz.

Twórcy

autor

Kozera Cyprian Aleksander

• University of Warsaw, Warsaw, Poland

• https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8620-9849+

autor

Bernat Paweł

• Polish Air Force University, Dęblin, Poland

• https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8150-9794

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Uwagi

Opracowanie rekordu ze środków MNiSW, umowa nr SONP/SP/546092/2022 w ramach programu "Społeczna odpowiedzialność nauki" - moduł: Popularyzacja nauki i promocja sportu (2024).