STARPWN CTF is a space-themed cybersecurity competition designed to bring the thrill of satellite and aerospace hacking to the global community.
Join a unique hacking exploration
Mission Briefing
Mission Goal: To fill the void in space hacking competitions and provide hands-on experience with satellite infrastructure, orbital mechanics, and space-grade communication protocols.
The Vibe: A journey through the stars where participants navigate safe modes, telemetry streams, and complex flight software.
Format: Online CTF
The Tech Stack & Categories
Participants can expect challenges inspired by real-world aerospace engineering and offensive security
NASA F Prime Framework
hallenges involving the open-source flight software used for various small satellite missions.
Spacecraft Forensics
Analyzing logs and memory dumps from "compromised" mock satellites like the SV-09
Ground Data Systems (GDS)
Attacking the bridge between Earth and orbit
Satellite Communications
Deep dives into CCSDS protocols, radio frequency (RF) signal processing, and packet capture (pcap) analysis.