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.
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NATO members are expected to spend 5% of GDP each year by 2035.
Telesat says the development of Mil-Ka for Lightspeed responds to evolving operational requirements, technological advances, and higher defense spending by NATO and other allies.
The NATO STARLIFT initiative bolsters a network of launch sites across the alliance and enables NATO members to deploy satellites at a moment’s notice.
NATO STARLIFT is a plug-and-play launch network designed for rapid alliance response.
The MEO Global Services contract provides resilient Medium Earth Orbit capacity to NATO nations including the United States and Luxembourg through a shared enterprise architecture.
Canada formally entered the NATO STARLIFT initiative as part of its space capability announcement.
Canada intends to become a full member of NATO STARLIFT.
Canada will join the NATO STARLIFT initiative for short-notice alliance launches.
NATO’s STARLIFT initiative is designed to create a resilient, coordinated network of rapid-response spaceports across member nations.
The two-year contract covers the supply and deployment of satellite-enabled IoT terminals and related hardware to a NATO military end user.
Leonardo plans NATO trials of Michelangelo Dome in 2027 against ballistic missiles.
Canada intends to become a full member of NATO’s STARLIFT initiative.
Volatus Aerospace is focusing on AI-enabled autonomous capabilities for NATO and domestic government partners.
SatVu’s February 2026 funding round included the NATO Innovation Fund, the British Business Bank, Space Frontiers Fund II, and Presto Tech Horizons.
The Michelangelo Dome timeline shows all-domain C2 full capability, MC5 full capability, next-generation sensors and effectors, and NATO and EU full integration by 2030.
Ovzon won a $25.2 million contract in December for satcom services to an undisclosed European NATO nation.
The acquisition builds on Leonardo’s provision of next-generation cyber solutions in Italy, within NATO, and across European defense.
Planet Labs implemented the blackout to proactively limit the risk of misuse of its data in the conflict and to prevent imagery from being tactically leveraged to target allied and NATO-partner personnel and civilians.
SES is continuing its O3b mPOWER MEO constellation to provide resilient connectivity for NATO and defense clients.
Paul Livingston is the Chief Executive of Lockheed Martin UK & NATO.