NASA Concerned About Risk of Outer-Space Hacking

The video discusses NASA's cybersecurity challenges, highlighting the concerns of Jeanette Hannah Ruiz, NASA's Chief Information Officer. She emphasizes the need to secure data flow between space and Earth, fearing potential hacking threats. The video also explores NASA's collaboration with Russia, noting the close relationship and shared space missions, despite geopolitical tensions.

What makes NASA's cybersecurity needs different from other government agencies?

• NASA collaborates with international space agencies.

• NASA only deals with domestic data.

• NASA has fewer facilities to manage.

• NASA does not use email networks.

What is Jeanette Hannah Ruiz's primary concern regarding NASA's cybersecurity?

• Hacking into NASA's email networks.

• Securing communication flows between space and Earth.

• Developing new space exploration technologies.

• Managing NASA's social media accounts.

What is considered a nightmare scenario for NASA's cybersecurity team?

• A hacker taking control of a satellite.

• A failed space mission.

• A virus in NASA's email system.

• A power outage at a NASA facility.

How does NASA currently send astronauts to space?

• Using its own space shuttles.

• Through Russian Soyuz capsules.

• With European Space Agency rockets.

• Via private space companies.

What has the Trump administration asked NASA to do?

• Reduce international collaborations.

• Focus solely on Earth-based projects.

• Speed up missions to send humans back to space.

• Discontinue all space missions.