Recognizing the growing risks posed by cyberattacks, the Space Force has established specialized cyber defense units at two of the nation’s primary rocket launch facilities: Cape Canaveral, Florida, and Vandenberg Space Force Base, California. These teams are tasked with protecting rocket launches from malicious hacking attempts, ensuring the integrity and security of vital space missions. As space exploration becomes increasingly central to national interests, these cyber units underscore the critical importance of defending digital infrastructure alongside physical assets in today’s space operations.
