NATO DIANA: Resilient Space Operations

Italy · 2026 cohort

Develops versatile, energy-efficient electro-adhesion technology for object manipulation in space.

United Kingdom · 2026 cohort

Develops very small commercial Earth-observation satellites for more frequent imaging coverage.

United Kingdom · 2026 cohort

Develops new propulsion systems for space mobility networks.

Sweden · 2026 cohort

Develops novel space infrastructure and satellite components for resilient orbital operations.

Italy · 2026 cohort

Develops water-based propulsion to streamline satellite integration, testing and deployment.

Latvia · 2026 cohort

Develops resilient radioisotope power for satellite manoeuvring and non-kinetic threat defence.

Italy · 2026 cohort

Develops the operating system for space security and resilient orbital domain awareness.

Spain · 2026 cohort

Develops fuel-free atmospheric propulsion enabling Very Low Earth Orbit (VLEO) operations.

United States · 2026 cohort

Develops advanced satellite systems and space technologies for resilient orbital operations.

Portugal · 2026 cohort

Develops an AI-driven space-defence platform for autonomous and secure orbital operations.

United Kingdom · 2026 cohort

Develops laser systems to wirelessly augment solar- panel output in space.

United Kingdom · 2026 cohort

Develops large modular space structures for situational awareness, power and aperture.

United Kingdom · 2026 cohort

Develops predictive AI for resilient space operations and anticipatory space awareness.

United Kingdom · 2026 cohort

Develops space-imaging technology to improve understanding of objects and activity in orbit.

United States · 2026 cohort

Develops on-orbit debris-characterisation technology for sustainable access to space.