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Ctrl+Space CTF 2025: The First European Satellite-Based CTF

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As mhackeroni, we’re excited to announce our role as challenge authors for Ctrl+Space CTF 2025 - the first European Capture-the-Flag competition played on real satellites orbiting Earth!

This groundbreaking competition is a joint mission by the European Space Agency (ESA), D-Orbit and our team, bringing together leaders in space operations and cybersecurity to create exciting hacking challenge.

How It Works
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The competition will take place in two stages:

  1. Online Qualifiers: September 20-21, 2025 (24-hour jeopardy-style competition)
  2. In-Orbit Finals: November 4-6, 2025 at ESTEC, Netherlands, as part of the Security for Space Systems (3S) conference

The finals are where the real excitement begins - qualified teams will solve challenges on actual satellites in orbit around Earth. This represents a unique opportunity to test cybersecurity skills on space systems.

Join the Mission
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If you’re a security enthusiast looking for an out-of-this-world challenge, start assembling your team now! Registration details will be announced soon.

Stay tuned for more information as we countdown to launch! 🛰️

For more details, visit ctrl-space.gg