Skip to content

Hide Navigation Hide TOC

Edit

SCOR SPARTA Techniques

SPARTA Techniques cluster derived from Aerospace Corporation’s SPARTA STIX feed. Provides structured space threat technique taxonomy mapped to SPARTA tactics.

Authors
Authors and/or Contributors
Aerospace Corporation

Reconnaissance of Space Systems

Adversary collects publicly available or signal-based information about space systems, ground stations, or mission elements to prepare operations.

Internal MISP references

UUID d478d31e-71a1-4bb2-9298-cff5fc2cfb70 which can be used as unique global reference for Reconnaissance of Space Systems in MISP communities and other software using the MISP galaxy

Associated metadata
Metadata key Value
external_id SPARTA-T001
references ['https://sparta.aerospace.org/techniques/T001']
tactic ['Reconnaissance']

Target Listing and Enumeration

Enumerating mission components, infrastructure, or space assets to identify weak points in communications, telemetry, or control planes.

Internal MISP references

UUID e5b5723c-0cc7-4d92-b83a-460e66f3a13b which can be used as unique global reference for Target Listing and Enumeration in MISP communities and other software using the MISP galaxy

Associated metadata
Metadata key Value
external_id SPARTA-T002
references ['https://sparta.aerospace.org/techniques/T002']
tactic ['Reconnaissance']

Supply Chain Compromise

Compromise or manipulation of suppliers, integrators, or logistics pathways for space system components prior to deployment.

Internal MISP references

UUID 7d3f4a7b-f3f1-49ae-8706-0c50e8e70e45 which can be used as unique global reference for Supply Chain Compromise in MISP communities and other software using the MISP galaxy

Associated metadata
Metadata key Value
external_id SPARTA-T015
references ['https://sparta.aerospace.org/techniques/T015']
tactic ['Resource Development', 'Initial Access']

Ground Station Compromise

Targeting and breaching ground infrastructure supporting space assets, including TT&C facilities, to enable command manipulation or denial of service.

Internal MISP references

UUID a1e5ab50-0973-4cc0-84a7-b2b91a1c09bb which can be used as unique global reference for Ground Station Compromise in MISP communities and other software using the MISP galaxy

Associated metadata
Metadata key Value
external_id SPARTA-T021
references ['https://sparta.aerospace.org/techniques/T021']
tactic ['Initial Access', 'Execution']

On-Orbit Proximity Operations

Using a co-orbital or inspector satellite to approach, collect data from, or disrupt a target satellite in orbit.

Internal MISP references

UUID ef87bc37-63c6-4a87-b207-8f2ed4ac36e0 which can be used as unique global reference for On-Orbit Proximity Operations in MISP communities and other software using the MISP galaxy

Associated metadata
Metadata key Value
external_id SPARTA-T028
references ['https://sparta.aerospace.org/techniques/T028']
tactic ['Execution', 'Impact']

Signal Jamming

Interfering with TT&C, payload, or navigation links through targeted jamming of RF or optical channels.

Internal MISP references

UUID cbf0d2d0-1b31-4a8c-9a6d-23a7f7ce7b02 which can be used as unique global reference for Signal Jamming in MISP communities and other software using the MISP galaxy

Associated metadata
Metadata key Value
external_id SPARTA-T033
references ['https://sparta.aerospace.org/techniques/T033']
tactic ['Impact']

Spoofing and Injection

Crafting and transmitting malicious or spoofed signals to deceive space or ground segment systems, often mimicking trusted command paths.

Internal MISP references

UUID 6f7d337e-12a8-459d-9f2d-037889e7af25 which can be used as unique global reference for Spoofing and Injection in MISP communities and other software using the MISP galaxy

Associated metadata
Metadata key Value
external_id SPARTA-T035
references ['https://sparta.aerospace.org/techniques/T035']
tactic ['Execution', 'Impact']

Payload Hijack

Taking unauthorized control of a satellite payload to disrupt mission or re-task the asset for adversarial objectives.

Internal MISP references

UUID 2b1f8cd8-3aaf-4c5e-82ef-b1b20b9ad0ae which can be used as unique global reference for Payload Hijack in MISP communities and other software using the MISP galaxy

Associated metadata
Metadata key Value
external_id SPARTA-T041
references ['https://sparta.aerospace.org/techniques/T041']
tactic ['Privilege Escalation', 'Impact']

Command and Control Channel Establishment

Establishing a persistent or covert command-and-control channel to control compromised space or ground assets.

Internal MISP references

UUID d76cfdcb-7f4e-4f8e-beb1-1b0caa3dc9cc which can be used as unique global reference for Command and Control Channel Establishment in MISP communities and other software using the MISP galaxy

Associated metadata
Metadata key Value
external_id SPARTA-T046
references ['https://sparta.aerospace.org/techniques/T046']
tactic ['Command and Control']

Telemetry Exfiltration

Extracting telemetry or payload data covertly or overtly to degrade confidentiality or enable follow-on operations.

Internal MISP references

UUID 5d704087-69ae-4fcf-8a4d-4f798d07e5f3 which can be used as unique global reference for Telemetry Exfiltration in MISP communities and other software using the MISP galaxy

Associated metadata
Metadata key Value
external_id SPARTA-T051
references ['https://sparta.aerospace.org/techniques/T051']
tactic ['Exfiltration', 'Collection']

Service Denial

Deliberately causing mission degradation or loss of service availability through cyber or physical attack vectors.

Internal MISP references

UUID f4492215-8820-4ac6-9ba7-10fd0d8fc7db which can be used as unique global reference for Service Denial in MISP communities and other software using the MISP galaxy

Associated metadata
Metadata key Value
external_id SPARTA-T060
references ['https://sparta.aerospace.org/techniques/T060']
tactic ['Impact']