Protecting Satellites from Space Hacking //PROOFLABS // TMRO INTERVIEW

Protecting Satellites from Space Hacking //PROOFLABS // TMRO INTERVIEW

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TMRO Space News
May 21, 2025

In this special Interview, SpaceMIke talks with Dick Wilkinson of ProofLabs Space about building a early detection and warning system for the Space Force to protect Satellites from hacking and other dangers. This was a fascinating interview, you don't want to miss this.

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0:00 Intro
1:28 Accidentally Getting Into Space
6:38 Starting ProofLabs and CROO Software
9:47 Can CROO be uploaded after Launch?
13:30 False Positives and Space Weather
19:46 How Often Does Space Hacking Occur?
29:00 Specific Hacking Methods
34:57 Killnet and Starlink Hack
41:34 SpaceForce Contract
44:40 Liabilities with multiple Operators
49:50 Working with Redwire and Space Industry Partners
58:03 Mission Control Software
1:02:04 Keeping Old Satellites Alive
1:05:45 Favorite Space Missions and Why Space?
1:13:38 Where to get more info