Sydney, Australia, October 1, 2025 — Space Information Sharing and Analysis Center (Space ISAC) is proud to welcome the University of New South Wales (UNSW) Canberra as a University Member. This announcement was made at the Team Canberra Stand at IAC Sydney, marking a key step forward in strengthening Space ISAC’s Australian Global Hub and advancing collaboration across the space sector.
By joining Space ISAC, UNSW Canberra intends to play an active role in building and ensuring the success of the Australian Global Hub, contributing their expertise to foster innovation, knowledge sharing, and resilience across the space industry. The university’s leadership in advanced intelligent satellite systems, artificial intelligence, and space situational awareness aligns perfectly with Space ISAC’s mission to promote collaboration and enhance global space security.
According to Space ISAC’s Executive Director, Erin Miller, “We are thrilled to have UNSW Canberra join our community. Their leadership in space research, education, and technology development will bring invaluable insight and expertise to the growth and success of our Australian Global Hub and the wider international network.”
A/Prof Melrose Brown, Director of UNSW Canberra Space, highlighted the importance of this partnership, stating, “UNSW Canberra Space and IFCYBER are proud to join Space ISAC to strengthen Australia’s role in global space security. With SmartSat CRC support, we are advancing research that builds cyber resilience into small satellites and safeguards the future of space systems.”
Furthermore, Professor Debi Ashenden, Director IFCYBER added, “This partnership with Space ISAC brings together our strengths in space and cyber to address one of the most urgent challenges of the future. By uniting expertise, we are developing the research and solutions needed to ensure resilient and secure space missions.”
UNSW Canberra Space has a strong record of delivering impactful solutions for Earth-focused challenges, from environmental monitoring and emergency response to secure communications and maritime surveillance. Their integration into Space ISAC leverages this expertise to enhance collective efforts in threat detection, information sharing, and innovation across the space sector.
Looking forward, Space ISAC and UNSW Canberra are committed to building a productive partnership that drives knowledge exchange, strengthens global collaboration, and supports the growth and success of the Australian Global Hub. This milestone underscores Space ISAC’s dedication to connecting academia, industry, and government to meet the growing demands of a rapidly evolving space ecosystem.
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, L3Harris, Deloitte, Capella Space and Amentum.
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, National Space Council, and French Space Command.
