COLORADO SPRINGS, CO, September 25, 2024 — The Space Information Sharing and Analysis Center (Space ISAC) is pleased to announce that Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) has joined as a Space ISAC member. This collaboration promises to make an immediate impact on the global space industry by addressing increasingly complex social challenges and advancing technological innovation.
By working with Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Space ISAC aims to foster global cooperation and share critical knowledge in the space and cybersecurity sectors. Through this collaboration, Space ISAC seeks to advance industry innovation and enhance international collaboration, incorporating fresh perspectives into our initiatives.
According to Space ISAC Executive Director, Erin Miller, “We are delighted to join forces with Mitsubishi Heavy Industries to enhance global collaboration and gain new insights. This partnership underscores our commitment to broadening our global reach and highlights our expertise in the space industry.”
Since its establishment in 1884, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries has provided viable solutions to a range of social issues through its expertise and advanced technologies. Their dedication to creating a safe, secure, and sustainable world aligns perfectly with Space ISAC’s goals.
This collaboration brings together cutting-edge tools and capabilities, including innovative technologies and solutions that align with both organizations’ missions. By merging Space ISAC’s industry expertise with MHI’s technological advancements, we aim to make substantial progress in tackling key global challenges.
Looking ahead, Space ISAC and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries are eager to leverage this opportunity to drive innovation and foster growth in the space industry. This collaboration will act as a catalyst, propelling further advancements and contributing to a secure and sustainable future.
BACKGROUND
Space Information Sharing and Analysis Center (ISAC) is a 501(c)(6) organization that serves as the all-threats security information source for the public and private space sector. Founded in 2019, Space ISAC became an official member of the National Council of ISACs in 2020. The Space ISAC Watch Center achieved initial operational capability in March 2023.
Space ISAC is located at the Kevin W O’Neil Cybersecurity Research and Education Building at the University of Colorado Colorado Springs. The Space ISAC serves to facilitate collaboration across the global space industry to enhance our ability to prepare for and respond to vulnerabilities, incidents, and threats; to disseminate timely and actionable information among member entities; and to serve as the primary communications channel for the sector with respect to this information. After opening the Watch Center in 2023, member services include support for response, mitigation, and resilience initiatives, while breaking down communication silos of public-private information sharing.
Space ISAC founding members include: Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. (NASDAQ: KTOS), Booz Allen Hamilton (NYSE: BAH), MITRE, SES, Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT), Northrop Grumman (NYSE: NOC), Purdue University, the Space Dynamics Laboratory, the Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory, The Aerospace Corporation, the University of Colorado Colorado Springs, Microsoft, L3Harris, Deloitte and Capella Space.
Space ISAC establishes partnerships with government agencies for facilitating collaboration to protect the security of the global space industry. Space ISAC government partners include: Department of Homeland Security Cybersecurity Infrastructure Security Agency, U.S. Air Force, U.S. Space Command, US Space Force, Department of State, Federal Bureau-Investigation, Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA), Japan Ministry of the Economy, Trade and Industry (METI), Centre National D’Etudes Spatiales (CNES), United Kingdom Space Agency (UKSA), Israel Space Agency, the Greek Ministry of Digital Governance, the Department of Commerce, the National Cyber Director, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), IC Commercial Space Council, and National Space Council.
