Kinetic Physical ASAT

Description

Kinetic capabilities physically strike space or ground elements. In space, direct-ascent systems launch from Earth to intercept a satellite on orbit; co-orbital systems maneuver in space to approach and impact a target. On the ground, kinetic attacks can target stations or support infrastructure. These actions are generally easier to detect and attribute and often produce persistent, hazardous debris in orbit, especially at higher altitudes, making them strategically escalatory. Actors developing or accessing such capabilities gain credible coercive power but at significant political and operational cost.

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-0005.03 (SPARTA v3.2).

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

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SPARTA countermeasures

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