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At the #NATO Space Symposium there were important discussions across NATO commands, nations, industry and academia on the growing importance of #space security. 🌐 The need for resilience, deterrence and defense in space will require collaboration across allies and industry sectors-- Aerospacelab is ready to support. Key takeaways: - Inoperability and multi-domain operations are essential for deterrence and defense - There is a critical need for enhanced space domain awareness - NATO will require partners across the commercial space sector to strengthen capability Did you attend this week? Share your thoughts here and connect with us. https://lnkd.in/eXnb5uX3

A few thoughts about this article.... 1. Joint Commercial Operations (JCO) is a great tool that has opened the door for numerous partnerships around the world. It's especially good for starting and integrating our major non-NATO allies in places like South America and Europe. For example, last summer JCO was a major part of our ability to integrate our friends in South America and demonstrate how the unclassified tools are helpful in command and control of space forces deployed in theater. I was privileged to have JCO as the core C2 node of the first agile combat employment demonstration in SOUTHCOM along with commercial versions of EW assets. It's mobility was highlighted and was leveraged for exercise and real world applications. My Peruvian and other counterparts were thrilled. Hopefully we can continue to expand the integration with this concept. 2. As for "collective security" it is important to build the relationships necessary for such mobility of terrestrial based space capabilities. However, JCO alone, even with EW is insufficient to address the threats happening in space. It can provide SSA and the ability to aid in the protection of earth based assets and bases, but doesn't prevent the attacks in or from space. Not does it create the pretext for victory in a battle for space superiority. From my experience the efforts by Japan and France are good starts with addressing the space attack threats to our mutual critical space infrastructure. Building SSA and SDA capabilities are highly important. However, we must shift our mindset from terrestrial support mode to full combatant mode in from and to space. Space is a theater of war. It always has been. Now with the rapid buildup of space forces by China and Russia...it's only accelerating. France and Japan seem to understand this and are working on fielding their own combat space forces. South Korea is also seemingly interested in defending their own security in space. We must get beyond the idea that our adversaries build weapons but don't plan on using them against us and our friends. Recent history in Ukraine, Red Sea, South China Sea and in space and cyberspace...show this is not the case. The time for leadership in securing our strategic interests in space is now....in fact....it was yesterday. National Institute for Deterrence Studies https://lnkd.in/eWGtrtqX

The power of the Joint Commercial Operations (JCO)… we were mentioned again as a success story in how to create a joint, multinational community ensuring the safety of space! The recent Prague Space Security Conference highlighted the exceptional progress made in transatlantic cooperation. One standout example is the realigned and renamed Joint Commercial Operations (JCO) cell at US Space Command. This initiative, praised by European space leaders exemplifies successful joint operations, seamlessly integrating commercial, civilian and military partners to enhance space domain awareness. Maj. Gen. Michael Traut, head of German Space Command, emphasized, "The JCO run by Barbara Golf and her team is a great success story, allowing many partners to contribute valuable space domain awareness information." Lt. Gen. Tommy James, deputy head of SPACECOM, added, "The JCO is a huge example of success in the military for both innovation and commercial integration." The JCO's efforts go beyond theory. For instance, in October 2023, commercial partners alerted SPACECOM about the Russian Cosmos 2570 satellite's complex structure, showcasing the JCO's vital role in real-time space surveillance. As Lt. Gen. James stated, "Space is absolutely a team sport and we are stronger together." Read Further: https://lnkd.in/ekvNwy9H #Space #SpaceSecurity #JointOperations #SpaceCollaboration #SpaceAwareness #GlobalPartnerships #InnovationInSpace #SpaceDomain

🛰 Why America's Investment in Space Is Crucial in the Global Arena 🛰 Recent developments in China's military organization have underscored the strategic importance of space and information domains in modern warfare. China has launched the People’s Liberation Army Information Support Force (ISF), replacing the Strategic Support Force that previously commanded space forces. This reorganization emphasizes information warfare, integrating space, cyber, electronic, and psychological operations, reflecting a shift towards prioritizing these capabilities. The U.S. must recognize the evolving landscape where space is not just a frontier for exploration but a critical battlefield. With China expanding its satellite reconnaissance and planning massive communication networks through mega-constellations, space technology is certainly central to modern military strategy and national security. Space innovation is not just about maintaining competitiveness; it's about safeguarding security in an era where information dominance can decide the outcomes of conflicts. The U.S. must enhance its space capabilities to protect its assets and counter potential threats effectively. Read more about China's reorganization below. #SpaceInvestment #NationalSecurity #USChinaRelations #MilitaryStrategy #SpaceForce https://lnkd.in/eKXW8zFS

Dual-use tech opportunities are plenty. "But one area is a top priority for NATO: space domain awareness, meaning the monitoring of military and non-military activities in space." #nato #spacetech #space #dualuse #communication #monitoring #cybersecurity #artificialintelligence #techdevelopment #innovation #satellite

The outgoing Secretary of the Air Force, Frank Kendall, outlined his vision for the USAF and US Space Force when it comes to dominating space affairs. Agree that the years up to 2050 will feature increasing competition between the US and China over who dominates space affairs. However, what Kendell misses is the true role played by the US Navy in dominating space affairs from a terrestrial perspective. He is unaware of the Deep Space fleets operated by the Navy called Solar Warden/Radiant Guardian that are currently outside of the purview of the Space Force. By 2050, the present US Space Force that is located in the Dept of the Air Force will have evolved into a Dept of the Space Force that will incorporate, and likely be dominated, by Naval space assets that are far more advanced than Air Force/Space Force assets. "Future vision outlined for the Air Force and Space Force in 2050" https://lnkd.in/eRjJsekR

https://lnkd.in/dGTQwb4q The Space Enterprise and Integrated Deterrence Michael J. Mazarr, Krista Langeland, Anthony Atler, Alexis A. Blanc, Daniel Burkhart, Jordan Logue, Jonathan Tran, Brett Zakheim Dec 4, 2024 All elements of U.S. national power can play important roles in deterring conflict — and resilient, effective, credible aerospace capabilities are arguably the essential enabler for the other military components to do their job. The importance of the space enterprise to integrated deterrence emerges in a variety of specific capabilities and missions, from sensing and reconnaissance to targeting to communications. In this paper, the authors examine in what ways space capabilities and vulnerabilities shape deterrence outcomes, specifically those laid out by the concept of integrated deterrence, and provide insight into the role that the space community plays in this national security objective.

The war in Ukraine is quickly approaching the three-year mark. The ongoing conflict has demonstrated modern warfare’s reliance on satellite technology for intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance (ISR), as well as secure communication. As a result, it has become essential for NATO to enhance satellite infrastructure to meet demand. The conflict continues to shape the future of NATO’s satcom capability requirements and highlight the critical importance that space and satellite services play in defense and deterrence capabilities. Read the full #ConstellationsArticle for further insight from industry experts, including: -       Pacome Revillon, Novaspace (Merger of Euroconsult & SpaceTec Partners) -       Gus Anderson, SES Space & Defense -       An exclusive interview with Dr. Francesca De Florio FRAeS, NATO Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA) #NATO #satellite #space #satcom #defense #intelligence #ISR https://lnkd.in/eV5Nx2PD

How much does the US spend on Space Force? The United States Space Force (USSF), the first new military branch since 1947, was created to safeguard America’s interests in space amid evolving global threats. Established in 2019, Space Force’s mission includes protecting US military and economic assets in space and deterring aggression beyond Earth’s atmosphere. Since its inception, the Space Force’s budget has grown significantly. In 2020, $40 million was allocated to set up operations. By 2021, the funding had risen to $15.4 billion as the branch became fully operational. Fast forward to 2024, and the budget has nearly doubled to $26.3 billion, with a focus on research, development, and strengthening satellite defense systems. With nations like China and Russia identified as potential threats, the Space Force is rapidly developing resilient satellite constellations, networks, and data links to ensure the US remains a dominant force in space. #SpaceForce #DefenseSpending #SpaceSecurity #USMilitary #SpaceExploration #NationalSecurity