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Cosmic Connectivity

Starlink, Satellite Swarms, and the Hackers' Final Frontier

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Video duration
00:46:11
Language
English
Abstract
As the boundaries of connectivity expand beyond the earth's atmosphere, with pioneering ventures like SpaceX's Starlink leading the way, we enter an era of extraordinary potential and novel challenges. This talk will delve deep into the technological advances, system designs, and emerging cybersecurity concerns of satellite internet constellations. It promises to be an eye-opening exploration of our shared cybernetic future that beckons us to the stars.

In this session, we will journey into the fascinating world of satellite constellations, focusing on SpaceX's Starlink, Amazon's Project Kuiper, and other key players aiming to democratize internet access on a global scale. The audience can expect to gain a solid understanding of the underlying technical aspects, as well as insight into the broader implications and challenges these ambitious projects present.

The talk will be segmented into four primary sections:

**I. Technology Overview**

We will have a comprehensive look at the mechanics of satellite constellations. This includes their construction, launch, on-orbit adjustments, ground-station architecture, and the way they employ laser interlinks to provide low latency broadband coverage across the globe.

**II. Advances and Innovations**

Moving from the basics, we'll dive into the recent technological breakthroughs and evolutions that make these projects possible and viable. This includes lighter, smaller satellites, sophisticated launch and deployment strategies, and innovative user terminal designs.

**III. Security Implications**

The expansion of the internet's physical infrastructure into space comes with significant security implications. We'll discuss potential attack vectors, satellite hacking scenarios, and the steps these companies are taking to ensure data security and system integrity in the hostile environment of space.

**IV. The Hacker's Perspective**

Finally, we will explore the hacker's role in this new era. With the final frontier now becoming a playground for connectivity, there will be ethical considerations, potential vulnerabilities to uncover, and perhaps even opportunities to contribute to a secure and fair utilization of space-born internet.

Together, we'll paint a detailed picture of the fast-paced developments in this sector, offering both a technical deep dive and a wider societal perspective. By exploring uncharted territories and understanding the challenges we face as society, as users, as engineers, and as hackers , we can inspire innovative solutions and navigate the path to the future of connectivity with greater clarity and purpose.

Talk ID
camp2023-57307
Event:
camp2023
Day
1
Room
N:O:R:T:x
Start
6:15 p.m.
Duration
00:45:00
Track
Nerds der OberRheinischen Tiefebene und der xHain (N\:O:R:T:x)
Type of
Talk
Speaker
Oliver Germer
Talk Slug & media link
camp2023-57307-cosmic_connectivity
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