COLORADO SPRINGS, CO, April 15, 2026 — Space Information Sharing and Analysis Center (Space ISAC) announces the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with NATO’s Space Theatre Component (STC). The agreement establishes a framework for cooperation to support the security and resilience of the space domain.
This cooperation enables increased coordination between Allied nations, industry, and government stakeholders in addressing evolving cyber and physical threats to space systems in support of NATO’s collective defense and multi-domain operations. The MOU provides a foundation for information sharing, operational collaboration, and mutual support across the space sector.
The MOU was signed following a visit by NATO representatives to Space ISAC’s headquarters in Colorado Springs, which included a tour of the Watch Center and Cyber Vulnerability Lab. These capabilities support Space ISAC’s role in providing threat monitoring, analysis, and information sharing to its global member community.
According to Erin Miller, Executive Director of Space ISAC, “This agreement reflects a shared commitment to strengthening coordination across the space community. By working with NATO Space Theatre Component, we are supporting efforts to improve information sharing and enhance the collective ability to address risks to critical space infrastructure.”
Furthermore, Daniel Hilgert, Head of Space Section at NATO HQ’s Defence Industry, Innovation and Armaments Division stated, “This agreement builds on NATO’s new commercial space strategy. It is a concrete step towards strengthening NATO’s partnership with the commercial sector and enhancing our resilience. It will ensure that together we can withstand and quickly recover from any challenge to the critical space systems we rely on every day.”
This collaboration brings together complementary capabilities. Space ISAC provides operational support through its Watch Center and threat intelligence sharing, while NATO’s Space Theatre Component contributes expertise in operational space coordination, doctrine development, training, analysis, and strategic advisory functions. These efforts support a more coordinated approach to addressing risks in the space domain.
Background on Space ISAC
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. Our vision is to collectively protect global space systems to secure the future of humanity. Founded in 2019, Space ISAC became an official member of the National Council of ISACs in 2020. Space ISAC is also a member of the EU Council of ISACs. 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, 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 but are not limited to: 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, Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), 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, Taiwan Space Agency (TASA) the Department of Commerce, the National Cyber Director, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), IC Commercial Space Council, National Space Council, National Security Space Association (NSSA), American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronatics (AIAA), Missile Defense Agency (MDA), Federal Office for Information Security (BSI), Communications Security Establishment (CSE), Global Resilience Federation, Inc., UK Civilian Aviation Authority (CAA) and French Space Command.
Member Information:
www.spaceisac.org
