NASA Cybersecurity: Plan Needed to Update Spacecraft Acquisition Policies and Standards

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NASA Cybersecurity: Plan Needed to Update Spacecraft Acquisition Policies and Standards

What GAO Found Spacecraft developed by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) depend on software and IT, which, in turn, rely on cybersecurity to prevent, detect, and respond to potential cyber incidents. A cyber incident could result in loss of mission data, decreased lifespan or capability of space systems, or the loss of control of space vehicles. Cyber threats and technology change rapidly. In response, the federal governme…