In orbit proximity intelligence
Description
The attacker, mainly a military organization, can use satellites positioned in proximity to the victim satellite to gather information, visual or radio, on the satellite's capability or on its work. (Citation: European Space Agency) Proximity intelligence can be visual, with cameras or other optical sensors, to gain information about satellite's hardware, or electromagnetic, using antennas to intercept communications or to measure other EM emissions to attempt a side-channel attack. Standards/references: (Citation: SRC008) (Citation: SRC038) (Citation: SRC039)(Citation: ITU-R S.1428-1, Reference FSS earth-station radiation patterns for use in interference assessment involving non-GSO satellites in frequency bands between 10.7 GHz and 30 GHz)(Citation: SRC014)
Mapped SPARTA techniques
2 techniques
T2029 'In orbit proximity intelligence' captures the proximity-operations portion of IA-0005; SPACE-SHIELD categorizes proximity-ops as reconnaissance rather than initial-access, but the same orbital approach activity is described.
T2029 'In orbit proximity intelligence' is the direct cross-framework counterpart of REC-0005.03 Proximity Operations — both describe close-range observation by an adversary platform.
Cite as SafeMode Space, space-shield T2029.