Publications
Explore all publications from the NATO Space COE.
The use of hosted payloads for improved resilience and deterrence in space
Discover the NATO Space COE’s first space study highlighting how hosted payloads can strengthen space resilience and deterrence for NATO Nations and Allies.
This study aims to explore the benefits that the employment of hosted payloads can bring to the military use of space within the Alliance. In particular, the study will demonstrate that they can provide a cost-effective and flexible option for NATO Nations and Allies to increase their space resilience and address emerging threats. The study will also identify the best practices and challenges for implementing this concept within the NATO context.
NATO Space COE Conference 2025 – Space in 2040
Discover the key outcomes of the first NATO Space COE Conference, held in Toulouse from 28–30 April 2025 under the theme “Space in 2040: Deterrence, Security, Interoperability, and Technological Innovation.”
The event brought together nearly 300 participants from 29 nations, including NATO Allies, partners, industry leaders, and academic experts. Learn how the conference underscored the growing importance of Space as a fully operational domain, vital for deterrence, defence, and resilience.
Building Space expertise
Discover the first publication from the NATO Space COE, highlighting its role in building space expertise within the Alliance.
Its purpose is to enhance the comprehension, improvement, and transformation of space power by delivering effective solutions through the COE’s four pillars and providing relevant expertise for the benefit of NATO.
Learn how the NATO Space COE provides knowledge, analysis, and products covering the three operational space functions:
- Space Domain Coordination
- Space Domain Awareness
- Operational Space Support