NATO Contemplates Its Role in a Newly Contested Space Domain

NATO Adm. Pierre Vandier speaking in front of screen showing Star Wars Millennium Falcon with NATO flag

NATO ACT Commander Adm. Pierre Vandier says the alliance plans to invest hundreds of millions of dollars into its space enterprise.

Credit: Space Foundation
NATO is preparing to assume a more active role in space, acknowledging that it must adapt its defensive structure to support operations in the domain above Earth’s atmosphere. The alliance, which turned 76 on April 4, is posturing itself to support its 32 members in key mission areas including space...
Vivienne Machi

Vivienne Machi is the military space editor for Aviation Week based in Los Angeles.

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