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NATO is a political and military alliance that recognized space as an operational domain in 2019 and adopted a Space Policy. While NATO itself does not aim to develop its own space capabilities and relies on its member states' assets, it serves as a forum for information sharing, interoperability enhancement, and coordinated action regarding space-related issues. NATO's Space Center, established in 2020, supports NATO operations and missions by coordinating allied space activities and sharing information on potential threats. Associated keywords: space policy, operational domain, interoperability, space situational awareness, collective defense.

multilateralFounded 1949
Brussels, Belgium
www.nato.int/
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The BlackSky/Stanford research team included Rose Gottemoeller, a former NATO Deputy Secretary and current visiting professor at Stanford.

GovernanceGeneralValue 2.2Jul 8, 2021BlackSky’s technology leveraged to monitor secretive Iranian nuclear facility

Airbus will offer a new UHF communications service to the armed forces of European countries and NATO allies.

CapabilityPlanValue 3.0Jun 30, 2021Airbus strengthens its military satellite communications position

The Viasat Eclypt Core Encrypted Internal Hard Drive is certified for use by NATO and other European countries, including Germany.

LegalValue 3.0Apr 13, 2021Panasonic TOUGHBOOK 55 Integrates Viasat Eclypt Core Encrypted Internal Hard Drive to Protect Top Secret Data for the Defence Industry

The Kongsberg Geospatial MIDAS system is based on technology developed for the NATO Alliance Ground Surveillance (AGS) project.

CapabilityValue 2.5Mar 26, 2021Kongsberg Geospatial and Sentient Vision Systems partner to integrate Artificial Intelligence sensor analysis capabilities for UAS operators

The international community led by space-faring nations like the United States and NATO allies is considering drafting language to supplement the 1967 Outer Space Treaty.

LegalGeneralValue 1.5Mar 16, 2021Satellite operators want a seat at the table in space security discussions

Kongsberg Geospatial’s MIDAS is derived from technologies created for the NATO Alliance Ground Surveillance project.

CapabilityGeneralValue 3.0Feb 24, 2021New drone surveillance system to be deployed on Canadian Coast Guard Vessels in trials funded by DRDC

The newly certified MX12B transponder enables NATO and allied militaries to deploy Mode 5 Identify Friend or Foe capability on small drones.

CapabilityValue 4.0Feb 9, 2021Sagetech Avionics receives DoD AIMS Certification for Mode 5 Micro IFF Transponder for drones

Kongsberg MIDAS is derived from technologies developed for the NATO Alliance Ground Surveillance (AGS) project.

GeneralValue 2.0Dec 14, 2020Kongsberg Geospatial announces new tactical UAS sensor data management solution

AFRL will launch an experimental cubesat next spring equipped with a Link 16 encrypted radio frequency data link widely used by U.S. military and NATO aircraft and ground vehicles.

PlanCapabilityValue 4.5Jun 4, 2020Space Force thinking about NASA-style partnerships with private companies

Viasat completed the NATO UHF SATCOM control station upgrade ahead of government-mandated timelines as of the 2019-08-28 press release.

CapabilityGovernanceLegalValue 3.8Aug 27, 2019Viasat Completed NATO UHF Satellite Communications Control Station Upgrade Ahead of Government Mandated Timelines

Viasat upgraded NATO’s UHF SATCOM control stations using the Viasat VISION software platform.

RelationshipsCapabilityValue 4.0Aug 27, 2019Viasat Completed NATO UHF Satellite Communications Control Station Upgrade Ahead of Government Mandated Timelines

The House Armed Services Committee’s strategic force subcommittee included provisions directing the Space Development Agency to design navigation satellite receivers that are compatible with those used by NATO and Japan.

LegalPlanGeneralValue 3.0Jun 11, 2019Kennedy sees growing congressional support for Space Development Agency

Hisdesat is seeking to increase satellite-based communications capacity for Spain’s military and to support NATO requirements.

GrowthGeneralValue 3.2May 6, 2019Airbus inks two-satellite deal with Spain’s satellite operator Hisdesat

Russia has used electronic counterspace systems to jam GPS signals around Norway and Finland during multiple NATO and allied military exercises, including Trident 2019-06-18 and Exercise Clockwork in 2019-01-01.

CapabilityGeneralValue 4.2Apr 4, 2019New studies provide fresh insights into the escalating space arms race

The NATO research organization plans to deploy additional buoys in the Barents Sea and further into Arctic waters next summer.

PlanValue 2.6Dec 12, 2018FIRST UP Satcom | Arianespace schedules last 2018 launch • Over half the world will be online next year

NATO will upgrade its legacy Ultra High Frequency (UHF) communications network to Viasat’s VISION planning and network management platform under a contract awarded in January 2018.

RelationshipsCapabilityPlanLegalValue 4.5Aug 6, 2018Viasat’s VISION Software Passes Critical Test to Support Upgraded NATO Satellite Control Stations

On 2018-01-03 Viasat was awarded a contract to upgrade NATO UHF satellite communications control stations to comply with the Integrated Waveform (IW) baseline.

RelationshipsCapabilityLegalValue 4.2Jan 2, 2018Viasat to Upgrade NATO UHF Satellite Communications Control Stations to Next-Generation Integrated Waveform
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