IMPROVEMENT AND TRANSFORMATION OF
SPACE POWER
“Per Excellentiam Ad Astra”
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The 2026 NATO Space COE Conference
See more detail: The 2026 NATO Space COE ConferenceThe second edition of the NATO Space COE Conference took place in Toulouse, France, from 27 to 29 April, 2026. This year’s theme, “From Awareness to Action: Embedding Space in NATO Operations,” emphasises the increasing significance of space in defence, resilience, and multinational coordination. Participants engage in thought-provoking keynote addresses and panel discussions that highlight…
Lieutenant General ZELLMANN visit
See more detail: Lieutenant General ZELLMANN visitWe were honored to welcome Lieutenant General Richard Zellmann, Deputy Commander of US Space Command, on April 27th at the NATO Space Centre of Excellence in Toulouse. On the sidelines of the conference we organized, where he contributed as a distinguished speaker, Lt Gen Zellmann had the opportunity to:
SparteX 2026 Exercise
See more detail: SparteX 2026 ExerciseThe French Space Command organized its annual military space exercise from 8 to 27 February 2026 at Air Base 101 in Toulouse. The scenario, focused on multi-domain integration, tested interoperability between the space operations command centre and other command structures. It included 28 space events, from the ground and in all orbits, with 4,000 simulated…
Our
vision
The NATO Space COE will be the catalyst for the comprehension,
improvement, and transformation of Space Power by delivering effective solutions through the four COE’s pillars, and providing relevant expertise to the benefit of NATO and Allies.
our
mission
The NATO Space COE will provide knowledge,
analysis, and products covering the three operational Space functions (SDA, OSS, and SDC), stimulate Space expertise sharing and interoperability, and constitute a bridge between NATO and all relevant national and international Space organizations from various sectors (Defence, Civil, Industry, Academia and Research).
director’s message
Sylvain DEBARRE
COL (OF-5), FRA – NATO Space COE Director
As of 2019, Space is the 5th operational domain recognized by NATO, alongside Air, Sea, Land and Cyber. It was therefore logical to dedicate a Centre of Excellence specifically to Space, to have an entity capable of delivering expertise, advice and emerging concepts regarding Space for the benefit of the Alliance.
This was achieved with the accreditation of the NATO Space COE, obtained on 14th July 2023.
Now in its ramp-up phase, the NATO Space COE is already involved in supporting NATO on several major issues, including the integration of the space environment through the Multi Domain Operations concept, the writing of the space operations doctrine, or the support of major joint allied exercises.
With the arrival of its full work power and the delivery of its final building scheduled for 2025 in Toulouse, the NATO Space COE will reach its full operational capability and will be an invaluable tool for NATO in a field as demanding as difficult to master.
DISCOVER OUR ORGANISATION
The activity is organized on four divisions
The Programme of Work (POW) is the document setting out the COE
activities during a calendar year, including the long-term perspective. The
POW is submitted to the Steering Committee for approval and executed along the four NATO-Accredited COE pillars
The location
Located in Toulouse, France, at the heart of a valuable Space ecosystem, the NATO Space COE is able to take advantage of worldwide Space resources and expertise.
NATO Space
Centre of Excellence
contact@space-coe.org