The Satellite Cybersecurity Act requires the federal government to develop a coordinated approach to protecting commercial satellite systems from cyberattacks. The bill directs the Department of Commerce to establish a public online clearinghouse within 180 days containing cybersecurity resources and best practices for satellite operators, with special assistance for small businesses, and requires the federal government to submit a comprehensive strategy within 120 days identifying how various agencies will address satellite cybersecurity threats. Additionally, the Government Accountability Office must complete a two-year study examining what federal support currently exists for commercial satellite cybersecurity, how much federal agencies rely on these systems, and whether threats to satellites are adequately covered in national critical infrastructure protection plans. The bill does not fund these activities with specific appropriations, nor does it designate satellites as critical infrastructure, but it does establish clear timelines for creating the clearinghouse, developing the strategy, and completing the study to help ensure the growing commercial satellite industry can better defend against cyber threats.
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