Non-Kinetic Physical ASAT

Description

Non-kinetic physical ASATs damage or degrade without contact, typically via directed energy or intense electromagnetic effects. Ground- or space-based lasers can dazzle or blind optical sensors; high-power microwave or related electromagnetic systems can disrupt or permanently damage susceptible electronics; some concepts aim to generate broader electromagnetic effects. These attacks propagate at light speed, can be tuned for reversible or lasting impact, and may leave limited forensic residue, complicating verification and attribution. Actors who obtain or partner for such systems can pair them with cyber operations (e.g., blind a star tracker while injecting misleading commands) to amplify effect.

Mappings

Cross-reference controls

nist-80053-rev5CP-13 Alternative Security Mechanisms
relates to
moderate
Referenced in: sparta-data
Mapped by SPARTA, not curated by SafeMode Space.
nist-80053-rev5CP-2(3)Resume Mission and Business Functions
relates to
moderate
Referenced in: sparta-data
Mapped by SPARTA, not curated by SafeMode Space.
nist-80053-rev5CP-2(5)Continue Mission and Business Functions
relates to
moderate
Referenced in: sparta-data
Mapped by SPARTA, not curated by SafeMode Space.
nist-80053-rev5CP-2(7)Coordinate with External Service Providers
relates to
moderate
Referenced in: sparta-data
Mapped by SPARTA, not curated by SafeMode Space.
nist-80053-rev5PE-20 Asset Monitoring and Tracking
relates to
moderate
Referenced in: sparta-data
Mapped by SPARTA, not curated by SafeMode Space.
nist-80053-rev5PE-6 Monitoring Physical Access
relates to
moderate
Referenced in: sparta-data
Mapped by SPARTA, not curated by SafeMode Space.
nist-80053-rev5PE-6(1)Intrusion Alarms and Surveillance Equipment
relates to
moderate
Referenced in: sparta-data
Mapped by SPARTA, not curated by SafeMode Space.
nist-80053-rev5PE-6(2)Automated Intrusion Recognition and Responses
relates to
moderate
Referenced in: sparta-data
Mapped by SPARTA, not curated by SafeMode Space.
nist-80053-rev5PE-6(4)Monitoring Physical Access to Systems
relates to
moderate
Referenced in: sparta-data
Mapped by SPARTA, not curated by SafeMode Space.
nist-80053-rev5PM-16 Threat Awareness Program
relates to
moderate
Referenced in: sparta-data
Mapped by SPARTA, not curated by SafeMode Space.
nist-80053-rev5PM-16(1)Automated Means for Sharing Threat Intelligence
relates to
moderate
Referenced in: sparta-data
Mapped by SPARTA, not curated by SafeMode Space.
nist-80053-rev5RA-10 Threat Hunting
relates to
moderate
Referenced in: sparta-data
Mapped by SPARTA, not curated by SafeMode Space.
nist-80053-rev5RA-3 Risk Assessment
relates to
moderate
Referenced in: sparta-data
Mapped by SPARTA, not curated by SafeMode Space.
nist-80053-rev5RA-3(2)Use of All-source Intelligence
relates to
moderate
Referenced in: sparta-data
Mapped by SPARTA, not curated by SafeMode Space.
nist-80053-rev5RA-3(3)Dynamic Threat Awareness
relates to
moderate
Referenced in: sparta-data
Mapped by SPARTA, not curated by SafeMode Space.
nist-80053-rev5RA-6 Technical Surveillance Countermeasures Survey
relates to
moderate
Referenced in: sparta-data
Mapped by SPARTA, not curated by SafeMode Space.
nist-80053-rev5SA-3 System Development Life Cycle
relates to
moderate
Referenced in: sparta-data
Mapped by SPARTA, not curated by SafeMode Space.
nist-80053-rev5SA-8 Security and Privacy Engineering Principles
relates to
moderate
Referenced in: sparta-data
Mapped by SPARTA, not curated by SafeMode Space.
nist-80053-rev5SI-4(17)Integrated Situational Awareness
relates to
moderate
Referenced in: sparta-data
Mapped by SPARTA, not curated by SafeMode Space.
nist-80053-rev5SI-4(24)Indicators of Compromise
relates to
moderate
Referenced in: sparta-data
Mapped by SPARTA, not curated by SafeMode Space.
nist-80053-rev5SR-8 Notification Agreements
relates to
moderate
Referenced in: sparta-data
Mapped by SPARTA, not curated by SafeMode Space.

SPARTA countermeasures

CM0009 Threat Intelligence Program
Mapped by SPARTA, not curated by SafeMode Space.
CM0077 Space Domain Awareness
Mapped by SPARTA, not curated by SafeMode Space.

Cite as SafeMode Space, RD-0005.02 (SPARTA v3.2).

Built 2026-07-25 from 216 techniques, 334 regulation articles, 125 ENISA controls, 2,610 framework controls, and 90 countermeasures.

# Description

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SPARTA countermeasures

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