Recently, I believe it was a European jet on maneuvers reported digital interference during the Russia invasion of Ukraine.
To begin, the astronauts need rock solid conditions of all it's equipment in a dangerous environment we call space. But, the digital wrench needs to be checked for interference from other sources in it performance. There needs to be an internal record these tools make no different than an airplanes black box to help explain these malfunctions.
I think the USA cannot be naive about the hatred other countries (with capacity) has for the country, nor the extremes they may go to in attempts to show they are better than the USA in some way. They giggle at the idea they are able to assault the intelligence of the American people that will cast doubt on the country's sincere abilities. These giggles can turn into real danger.
NASA needs to not only develop equipment and vehicles that are flawless and operate fully, but, means of detecting interference by any other digital signal, etc. There needs to be a new form of SHIELD developed to protect astronauts and their vehicles, including the ISS, at all times. Sort of like a bullet proof vest that provides protections from errant digital signals as well as signals intended to harm the mission and/or astronauts.
I think the shield can take any form necessary. How, can I put this? Oh, how about the Star Ship Enterprise when the captain orders "Full Shields." That sort of thing no matter the form it takes. I think the ISS is also at a danger in it's orbit from space junk. So, the idea removing the junk is a good idea, but, also some sort of safety measure that protects the astronauts and the vehicle from any nefarious activity.
I think we are now in that space.
Additionally, once human beings leave Earth's protective shields to venture to places such as Mars, they will need shielding from the solar winds. We should get started down that path.
