What Happened
Empowering Private Firms to Defend Themselves in Space and Cyber
The US space sector is vulnerable to cyber threats, and current policy is ambiguous about how to respond. The commercial space sector is a critical component of US economic stability and national security, but is hamstrung by federal law from taking proactive measures to defend itself. A renewed system of letters of marque and reprisal could provide a solution, empowering private firms to defend themselves and raising the cost of hostile action. This approach would require careful regulation and oversight to ensure it does not undermine international stability. As reported by various sources, including the Center for International Maritime Security.