COLORADO SPRINGS, CO, April 15, 2026 — Space Information Sharing and Analysis Center (Space ISAC) is pleased to announce the establishment of its Canada Global Hub. This significant development is set to enhance international collaboration, strengthen information sharing, and improve the collective defense of space systems and associated services across Canada and allied partners.
The objective of this Global Hub is to expand Space ISAC’s regional engagement and operational collaboration by building on the foundation of the Space ISAC Canada Forum. By formalizing Canada’s role within Space ISAC’s global network, Space ISAC aims to facilitate cooperation, enable coordination, and drive a shared sense of purpose across the Canadian space ecosystem, with the broad goal of reducing threats to space missions and associated services.
According to Erin Miller, Executive Director at Space ISAC, “The establishment of the Canada Global Hub is a meaningful step forward in operationalizing our vision for a globally integrated Watch Center. Through deeper collaboration and trusted information sharing, we are strengthening our collective ability to identify, assess, and respond to threats impacting space missions and services.”
This Global Hub underscores Space ISAC’s unwavering commitment to collective defense, bidirectional information sharing, and strengthening global partnerships to enhance the resilience of the space sector.
“Furthermore, Dan Kerry, Director at Deloitte Canada and Canada Hub co-chair, emphasizes their commitment to supporting the Canada Global Hub, stating, ‘Canada’s participation in the Global ISAC strengthens collective defense across allied nations, getting us one step closer to 24/7 global watch and robust information sharing to better identify threats, address vulnerabilities, and advance leading practices.’” Their contributions and partnership will play a critical role in advancing collaboration across Canada’s space and cybersecurity communities.
Additionally, Shirl Mitchell, Director of Cybersecurity and compliance at Telesat and Canada Hub co-chair, highlights the importance of this effort, stating: “I’m honoured to co-chair the Space ISAC Canada Global Hub. This effort reinforces the importance of trusted collaboration in addressing the growing cyber and physical threats facing space systems. By bringing Canadian perspectives into Space ISAC’s global network, we strengthen shared understanding and collective resilience across the sector.”
Their engagement will further strengthen industry collaboration and support the advancement of secure and resilient space operations.
This development leverages Space ISAC’s Watch Center capabilities, global threat intelligence network, and trusted partnerships, enabling an “all threats, all hazards” approach to cybersecurity in space operations and the exchange of Cyber Threat Intelligence (CTI). By integrating Canada into its global operational framework, Space ISAC enhances situational awareness, supports coordinated response efforts, and builds on existing initiatives such as cross-border cybersecurity alignment and government collaboration.
Looking ahead, Space ISAC and its Canadian partners are eager to leverage this collaborative opportunity. Together, they aim to strengthen cross-sector coordination, drive innovation, and address the increasingly complex threat landscape facing the space domain. This milestone will serve as a catalyst to harness momentum and fuel further progress in securing space systems and critical infrastructure.
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
