In the new space race, hackers are hitching a ride into orbit

Spacecraft, satellites, and space-based systems all face cybersecurity threats that are becoming increasingly sophisticated and dangerous.

With interconnected technologies controlling everything from navigation to anti-ballistic missiles, a security breach could have catastrophic consequences.

The integration of artificial intelligence into space projects has heightened the risk of sophisticated cyber attacks orchestrated by state actors and individual hackers.

AI integration into space exploration allows more decision-making with less human oversight.

U.S. , China , Russia and India are intensifying their push for space dominance.

China has been implicated in numerous cyber-espionage campaigns dating back as far as a decade.

Space-based systems increasingly support critical infrastructure back on Earth , and any cyberattacks on these systems could undermine national security and economic interests.

Big Tech companies like Microsoft , Amazon , Google , Google and Nvidia are increasingly being enlisted for specialized resources.