Asia’s space ambitions are accelerating at an unprecedented pace. From sovereign navigation constellations to the rapid expansion of commercial satellite services, the Asia-Pacific region has become a central pillar of the global space economy. At the same time, space cybersecurity has emerged as a strategic, economic, and geopolitical priority.

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Space systems today underpin critical national infrastructure — enabling maritime trade, aviation safety, financial transactions, energy networks, and defense capabilities. Their growing digitalization and interconnection expose them to increasingly sophisticated cyber threats, extending geopolitical competition into the orbital domain.

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At CYSAT ASIA 2026, taking place on 5 February 2026 in Singapore, we’ll examine the evolving cybersecurity challenges shaping Asia’s space landscape and innovations to face them.

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The Geopolitical Context: Space Cybersecurity in Asia

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Across Asia, geopolitical tensions are increasingly reflected not only on land and at sea, but also in space and cyberspace. In 2024-2025, satellite systems supporting navigation, communications, intelligence, and timing have become strategic targets for both cyber operations and electronic warfare, blurring the boundaries between civilian and defense infrastructures.

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Over the past two years, multiple regional and international monitoring bodies have reported persistent GPS jamming and spoofing incidents affecting parts of East Asia, South Asia, and the Korean Peninsula, often correlating with periods of heightened military activity or diplomatic tension. Civil aviation authorities and maritime operators have raised alerts over degraded GNSS accuracy, while shipping companies and airlines have reported operational disruptions linked to signal interference.

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These incidents illustrate a broader trend:

• GNSS interference,
• attempted manipulation of satellite command-and-control links, and
• cyber intrusions targeting ground segment networks

together demonstrate the growing convergence of cyber, electromagnetic, and space domains. 

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At the same time, the rapid expansion of national and commercial space programs across Asia has heightened concerns around sovereignty, data security, and supply-chain resilience. Countries are deploying new Earth observation constellations, sovereign positioning systems, and secure communications satellites, while private operators are scaling LEO and MEO infrastructures at speed.

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In response, several regional leaders have moved space cybersecurity higher on their national agendas:

• Singapore, through the Cyber Security Agency (CSA) and OSTin, has explicitly identified satellite and space-based services as part of its critical information infrastructure, emphasizing cross-domain cyber resilience.
  
  
• Japan, under the leadership of JAXA and its National Space Security Strategy, has expanded investments in space situational awareness and cyber protection for space assets, integrating space more closely into national security planning.
  
  
• India, via ISRO and national cybersecurity authorities, has strengthened protective measures for satellite command systems and ground infrastructure as its commercial and defense space footprint grows.
  
  
• South Korea has accelerated work on space surveillance and cyber defense coordination as part of its broader response to regional security dynamics on the Korean Peninsula.
  
  
• Australia, while geographically broader, plays a key Indo-Pacific role through enhanced space domain awareness and allied cyber cooperation, reinforcing the region’s collective resilience.
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Across the public and private sectors, industry leaders are also investing in secure-by-design satellite architectures, quantum-resistant communications, AI-enabled threat detection, and redundant navigation and timing solutions to mitigate the risks of signal denial or manipulation.

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CYSAT ASIA 2026 seeks to address the rising need for cross-border dialogue and coordinated action.

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CYSAT in Singapore

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Singapore offers a uniquely strategic setting for CYSAT ASIA. As a global maritime, logistics, and financial hub, the city-state sits at the intersection of sea, space, and cyber domains. Satellite-based navigation, timing, and communications are essential to port operations, trade flows, smart infrastructure, and digital services.

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CYSAT, as a trusted platform for dialogue, training, and cooperation between Europe and the Asia-Pacific region, has an objective to anticipate emerging risks, promote secure innovation, and strengthen cross-sector collaboration — spanning space, maritime, aviation, telecommunications, non-terrestrial networks (NTN), and quantum technologies.

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The event in Singapore convenes around 400 participants from the European and Asia-Pacific space ecosystems. Among the 45 high-level speakers from the space, maritime, aviation, quantum, and cybersecurity sectors, David Koh, Chief Commissioner of Cybersecurity of Singapore, will serve as the Guest of Honor, sharing strategic insights on regional and international cooperation.

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“Cybersecurity is a team marathon with no finish line.

We need to keep running together, year after year,” says David Koh.

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Main Topics at CYSAT ASIA 2026

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• Quantum resilience of satellite infrastructure
• Maritime dependence on LEO satellite infrastructure
• AI and autonomy in space cybersecurity, including trust and resilience in autonomous systems
• Protection of hybrid IoT– satellite networks
• Space traffic coordination and secure SATCOM solutions
• Cyber Threats Along the Lifecycle of a Satellite

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Explore the detailed agenda and secure your ticket here: https://cysat.eu/cysat-asia/ 

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CYSAT ASIA 2026
5 February 2026
Sands Expo & Convention Centre, Marina Bay Sands – Floor 3
9:00 am – 7:00 pm

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CYSAT ASIA 2026 Organisers Building Bridges Between Continents

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CYSAT, a global reference at the intersection of space and cybersecurity. Initially launched to raise awarness about vulnerabilities in the space industry, today, CYSAT serves as a global platform bringing together space agencies, cybersecurity authorities, operators, manufacturers, start-ups, investors, and researchers. With established editions in Europe, Asia, and North America, CYSAT gathers more than 1,500 participants, 100 speakers, and 70 supporting partners each year, contributing to the development of shared frameworks and best practices for securing space infrastructures worldwide.

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CYSEC, headquartered in Luxembourg with offices across Europe, specializes in cybersecurity solutions for space systems and other critical environments. As the creator of the CYSAT brand, CYSEC has positioned the event as a global reference in space cybersecurity.

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SGInnovate, co-organiser of the Asian edition, supports deep tech and scientific innovation in Singapore and across Asia by connecting entrepreneurs, investors, and researchers.

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_{Author: Tatiana Skydan, co-founder at THE SIGN.MEDIA – Official Media Partner of CYSAT}