COLORADO SPRINGS, CO, April 15, 2026 — The Space Information Sharing and Analysis Center (Space ISAC) is pleased to announce the official launch of the Space Governance Working Group (SGWG) during the 41st Annual Space Symposium. This new initiative will bring together members, partners, and subject matter experts to advance dialogue and collaboration on the evolving legal, regulatory, and policy landscape shaping the global space sector. This development will have an immediate impact by strengthening coordination across industry and government stakeholders working to ensure the long-term safety, security, and resilience of space systems.
The objective of the Space Governance Working Group is to foster collaboration and shared understanding on governance challenges affecting space operations. By convening experts across industry, government, and academia, Space ISAC aims to advance informed discussion on international and domestic space governance, support the development of industry standards, and address emerging policy issues impacting space systems.
According to Erin Miller, “The space sector is evolving rapidly, and the policies and governance frameworks that support it must evolve as well. The Space Governance Working Group will provide a trusted forum for Space ISAC members and partners to share expertise, discuss emerging regulatory and legal challenges, and work collaboratively to strengthen the resilience and sustainability of the space domain.” This new initiative underscores Space ISAC’s commitment to enabling information sharing and collaboration that supports a safe, secure, and resilient space environment.
The Space Governance Working Group will be co-chaired by the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) and Indiana University (IU). Together, they will help guide the group’s activities and ensure a diverse set of perspectives are represented as the group explores policy developments, governance challenges, and best practices relevant to space system security and operations.
“We are honored to collaborate with Space ISAC’s leadership and membership in standing up a space governance working group. Issues such as launch regulations, indemnification, performance standards, and security norms have a significant impact on technology development and our collective interactions in space. We look forward to seeing future ideas and solutions take shape in this working group,” said Kate Doty, Advisor for Treaties and Agreements at PNNL, and co-chair of the working group.
“Indiana University is thrilled to partner with PNNL and Space ISAC in co-chairing this new, and timely, working group. The Space Governance Policy Lab at IU’s Nobel prize winning Ostrom Workshop is a global epicenter for tackling a range of collective action challenges from managing low-Earth orbit to lunar governance and, of course, space cybersecurity. We appreciate the opportunity to help convene, and facilitate, leaders from across academia, industry, and the public sector to make progress on these pressing topics together,” said Scott Shackelford, Associate Vice President and Vice Chancellor for Research at IU and co-chair of the working group.
This initiative leverages the collaborative capabilities of the Space ISAC community, bringing together stakeholders with expertise in policy, law, cybersecurity, and space operations. Through structured discussions, expert insights, and coordinated engagement, the working group will provide a trusted venue for participants to share knowledge, identify emerging governance challenges, and develop informed recommendations that benefit the broader space ecosystem.
Looking ahead, Space ISAC and its members are eager to leverage this collaborative opportunity to advance meaningful dialogue on space governance. Together, participants will work to address key policy challenges, strengthen cross-sector collaboration, and support the continued growth and resilience of the global space industry.
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
