| ID | Name |
|---|---|
| T2028.004 | Space Debris Impact |
| T2028.005 | Physical sabotage |
| T2028.007 | Intentional collision with other satellites |
| T2028.009 | Destruction of sensors |
| T2028.010 | Destruction of receivers |
| T2028.011 | Breakdown of counterfeit components |
| T2028.012 | Kinetic attacks |
An attacker could target and destroy the sensors onboard of a satellite. This may involve damaging optical, infrared, radar, or other sensing equipment critical to the satellite's mission. Destroying sensors can severely impair the satellite’s ability to gather and transmit valuable data, rendering it ineffective or causing mission failure. These sensors are often vital for navigation, Earth observation, and other scientific objectives.
This type of attack technique cannot be easily mitigated with preventive controls since it is based on the abuse of system features.