SCOR SPARTA Mitigations

SPARTA Mitigations cluster derived from The Aerospace Corporation’s SPARTA framework. Provides structured defensive measures against tactics and techniques used in space operations.

Authors

Authors and/or Contributors
Aerospace Corporation

Access Control Enforcement

Restrict access to space segment and ground segment systems through authentication and authorization controls.

Internal MISP references

UUID f64f7b5b-6a69-4b1b-a37f-b4a878d9277b which can be used as unique global reference for Access Control Enforcement in MISP communities and other software using the MISP galaxy

Associated metadata

Metadata key	Value
external_id	SPARTA-M001
references	['https://sparta.aerospace.org/mitigations/M001']

Multi-Factor Authentication

Require multi-factor authentication for operational control systems, mission management interfaces, and remote access points.

Internal MISP references

UUID 42367b16-3a38-4b6c-83db-d796d453ccf5 which can be used as unique global reference for Multi-Factor Authentication in MISP communities and other software using the MISP galaxy

Associated metadata

Metadata key	Value
external_id	SPARTA-M002
references	['https://sparta.aerospace.org/mitigations/M002']

Encryption of Communications

Protect TT&C, payload, and inter-satellite communications with strong cryptographic protocols to reduce risk of interception and injection.

Internal MISP references

UUID 1ccf8b67-bb43-4aeb-b8ea-f7d8e4db3d8d which can be used as unique global reference for Encryption of Communications in MISP communities and other software using the MISP galaxy

Associated metadata

Metadata key	Value
external_id	SPARTA-M003
references	['https://sparta.aerospace.org/mitigations/M003']

Signal Authentication

Authenticate uplink signals to prevent spoofing and unauthorized command injection.

Internal MISP references

UUID aa51e6f4-3fa2-4c6f-bb8a-0d4ee90569d6 which can be used as unique global reference for Signal Authentication in MISP communities and other software using the MISP galaxy

Associated metadata

Metadata key	Value
external_id	SPARTA-M004
references	['https://sparta.aerospace.org/mitigations/M004']

Secure Key Management

Establish secure key management processes for TT&C and payload encryption, including key rotation and compromise response.

Internal MISP references

UUID 891b34a6-5d65-4b39-bb9f-bd2a0cb8b779 which can be used as unique global reference for Secure Key Management in MISP communities and other software using the MISP galaxy

Associated metadata

Metadata key	Value
external_id	SPARTA-M005
references	['https://sparta.aerospace.org/mitigations/M005']

Software Integrity Verification

Verify software integrity using code signing, checksums, and secure boot processes to prevent execution of malicious or altered software.

Internal MISP references

UUID d28bc3b8-d7e2-42a0-a777-03a2cc8b71fb which can be used as unique global reference for Software Integrity Verification in MISP communities and other software using the MISP galaxy

Associated metadata

Metadata key	Value
external_id	SPARTA-M006
references	['https://sparta.aerospace.org/mitigations/M006']

Segmentation and Isolation

Isolate mission-critical systems, including TT&C, from enterprise networks or public interfaces to limit lateral movement.

Internal MISP references

UUID b05d1427-1643-4dcf-bae1-7136d4be5e56 which can be used as unique global reference for Segmentation and Isolation in MISP communities and other software using the MISP galaxy

Associated metadata

Metadata key	Value
external_id	SPARTA-M007
references	['https://sparta.aerospace.org/mitigations/M007']

Jamming and Interference Detection

Detect and respond to RF or optical jamming attempts using monitoring and signal integrity checks.

Internal MISP references

UUID 4b2a1bc5-ec72-4ecb-b8a2-0c62bca02106 which can be used as unique global reference for Jamming and Interference Detection in MISP communities and other software using the MISP galaxy

Associated metadata

Metadata key	Value
external_id	SPARTA-M008
references	['https://sparta.aerospace.org/mitigations/M008']

Redundancy and Resilience Engineering

Implement redundancy and failover mechanisms at the spacecraft and ground station level to maintain mission capability under attack.

Internal MISP references

UUID 3185dc85-2d3d-41a8-9377-30a22a7b0b34 which can be used as unique global reference for Redundancy and Resilience Engineering in MISP communities and other software using the MISP galaxy

Associated metadata

Metadata key	Value
external_id	SPARTA-M009
references	['https://sparta.aerospace.org/mitigations/M009']

Monitoring and Anomaly Detection

Deploy anomaly detection systems to identify suspicious telemetry patterns, uplink anomalies, or unexpected system behavior.

Internal MISP references

UUID a733d1e2-6e64-4c8d-9ed0-21d54c99b89c which can be used as unique global reference for Monitoring and Anomaly Detection in MISP communities and other software using the MISP galaxy

Associated metadata

Metadata key	Value
external_id	SPARTA-M010
references	['https://sparta.aerospace.org/mitigations/M010']

Secure Supply Chain Assurance

Enforce supply chain security practices for spacecraft components, ensuring traceability, verification, and tamper resistance.

Internal MISP references

UUID 0a5a3e0e-2d10-48a7-8cc0-5aa788c63d92 which can be used as unique global reference for Secure Supply Chain Assurance in MISP communities and other software using the MISP galaxy

Associated metadata

Metadata key	Value
external_id	SPARTA-M011
references	['https://sparta.aerospace.org/mitigations/M011']

Incident Response and Recovery Procedures

Develop and test incident response playbooks specific to space operations, including contingency uplink, safe-mode, and key rotation procedures.

Internal MISP references

UUID cc015e67-62dd-4824-b1f8-44eae7838ae0 which can be used as unique global reference for Incident Response and Recovery Procedures in MISP communities and other software using the MISP galaxy

Associated metadata

Metadata key	Value
external_id	SPARTA-M012
references	['https://sparta.aerospace.org/mitigations/M012']