COLORADO SPRINGS, CO, April 10, 2025 — Space Information Sharing and Analysis Center (Space ISAC) is proud to announce the signing of an agreement with the NASA Space Communication and Navigation (SCaN) Program, marking a significant milestone in space security collaboration. Announced yesterday at the NASA booth at the 40th Annual Space Symposium, this agreement solidifies a strategic partnership dedicated to safeguarding the global space ecosystem.
This agreement aims to facilitate collaboration between the private sector and NASA in sharing critical information on threats and vulnerabilities affecting space systems, space communications, and the broader space sector. This includes areas such as space weather, communication anomalies, spectrum analysis, and interference.
According to Space ISAC Executive Director, Erin Miller, “This agreement with NASA represents a groundbreaking step in fortifying the security of space operations. By working together, we are taking proactive measures to protect critical space infrastructure and ensure the security and resilience of the space industry.” This partnership underscores Space ISAC’s unwavering commitment to uniting the space community against threats and vulnerabilities and highlights its leadership in space security.
“This agreement marks a crucial step in strengthening the security posture of the space sector,” said Kevin Coggins, deputy associate administrator for Space Communications and Navigation at NASA. “Through this partnership, NASA is committed to sharing expertise and collaborating with Space ISAC to safeguard critical space infrastructure. By working together as one team, we enhance our collective ability to protect and defend space systems against evolving threats.”
This collaboration will leverage state-of-the-art threat intelligence, enhanced information sharing platforms, and advanced security frameworks to protect space systems. By integrating innovative capabilities and fostering real-time cooperation, this partnership strengthens the mission to ensure space security.
Looking ahead, Space ISAC and NASA are eager to expand their joint efforts, driving innovation and strengthening security resilience across the space industry. This agreement lays the foundation for continued collaboration, ensuring that the space sector remains secure, resilient, and prepared for future challenges.
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.
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