GaianSpace
CTF 2026
Welcome to the GaianSpace CTF!
Are you ready to test your cybersecurity skills? Join our annual Capture The Flag challenge and dive into a world of exciting security puzzles and challenges focused on space systems and satellite technology.
CTF Mission Launch Countdown
The GaianSpace CTF will be held in 2026. The exact date will be published soon.
Join the Mission
Interested in joining? Sign up now and we'll notify you when the exact date and details are announced.
Please review our Rules and Terms of Use
Why Space Cybersecurity Matters
Space systems are increasingly becoming critical infrastructure for our modern world:
- Critical Infrastructure: Satellites support communications, navigation, weather forecasting, and Earth observation.
- Growing Threat Surface: The space sector is experiencing rapid commercialization with thousands of new satellites being launched.
- Increasing Attacks: Nation-states and other threat actors are increasingly targeting space assets.
- Talent Gap: There's a critical shortage of cybersecurity professionals with space systems expertise.
By participating in this CTF, you're developing skills that are crucial for protecting the next frontier of cybersecurity challenges.
What is CTF?
Capture The Flag (CTF) is a cybersecurity competition where participants solve security challenges to find hidden "flags" and earn points.
Why Participate?
- Learn practical security skills
- Challenge yourself
- Win exciting prizes
Challenge Categories
Cryptography
Break codes and decrypt messages
Web Security
Exploit web vulnerabilities
Reverse Engineering
Analyze and understand code
Pwn/Binary Exploitation
Exploit software vulnerabilities
Forensics
Investigate digital evidence
Misc
Various programming challenges
Radio/SDR
Software-defined radio challenges
Network Analysis
Analyze network traffic and protocols
Ground Station
Ground segment security challenges
RTOS Security
Real-time OS vulnerabilities
Space Protocols
Space communication protocols
Telemetry
Satellite data analysis
Star Tracking
Navigation system challenges
Power Systems
Power subsystem security
Thermal Control
Thermal subsystem challenges
Sponsorship Opportunities
We welcome sponsorships for the GaianSpace CTF! Support the cybersecurity community and gain visibility for your organization.
- Showcase your brand to cybersecurity professionals and enthusiasts
- Connect with talented individuals in the space security field
- Demonstrate your commitment to advancing space cybersecurity
Interested in sponsoring? Contact us to discuss custom sponsorship packages tailored to your organization's goals.