| 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 may attempt to destroy or disable the receivers on a satellite, which are essential for receiving signals from ground stations, other satellites, or mission-specific communications. Destroying or impairing the receivers may render the satellite unable to communicate or receive essential data, leading to a complete loss of functionality. This could involve targeting radio-frequency receivers, optical receivers, or other communication interfaces critical to the satellite’s operation.
This type of attack technique cannot be easily mitigated with preventive controls since it is based on the abuse of system features.