Space
Following the publication of NATO’s “Overarching Space Policy” and the declaration of Space as an Operational Domain in 2019, this branch was established in 2020. NATO’s dependence on Space systems implies the need to ensure that resources and capabilities are available during all operational phases. The lack of Space capabilities and products could hamper the success of NATO operations.
Our Space branch supports coordinating the Global Programming Process for the best available education and training regarding needs defined by the Bi-SC directives, led an Annual Discipline Conference for Space and prepared the implementation of the Space Domain within NATO. More specifically, we not only provide support in functional areas of space (PNT, ISR, METOC, SSA, SATCOM and MD) but also offer multinational expertise to key decision-makers for effective solutions on Space Power challenges, in order to safeguard the Alliance.
Featured Publications
The new NATO Space Centre of Excellence
National Military Space Operations Centres
A View from Above
Subject Matter Experts
Arda Ayan
Major Arda Ayan graduated from the Turkish Air Force Academy in 2005 with a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering and was stationed as a SHORAD (Short Range Air Defence) officer at the 6th Main Jet Base Anti-Aircraft Battalion Command. Following his Master’s degree in Space Sciences, in 2014 he was...
Brian Ladd
Major Brian Ladd graduated from Bowling Green State University in 2005 with a Bachelor’s degree in History and received his commission by AFROTC. His first tour was at the 4th Space Operations Squadron at Schriever AFB in Colorado Springs, CO, where he was a Satellite Operator of the MILSTAR communications...
