NATO DIANA Selects NorthStar to Advance and Commercialize Space Domain Awareness Services​

Luxembourg, December 10th — NorthStar Earth & Space S.à.r.l., a world leader in commercial space situational awareness has been selected from 3680 applicants to join the NATO Defence Innovation Accelerator for the North Atlantic (DIANA) 2026 cohort. As part of the DIANA program, NorthStar will continue to enhance the automatization of its Space Domain Awareness (SDA) services to increase operational value within the Alliance and accelerate the commercialization of services for the benefit of NATO stakeholders and allied defence organizations. 

NorthStar leads numerous support activities for international SDA programs, providing real-time insights that improve space safety, threat detection, and mission resilience. NorthStar’s participation in DIANA will expand the reach and impact of these services through direct engagement with NATO stakeholders and test centres. 

“NorthStar’s SDA services are trusted by numerous international partners. It is a privilege to have been selected from among so many talented applicants to support such an important effort.  DIANA opens the door to a powerful platform that will showcase how our services can directly contribute to NATO’s objectives,” said Stewart Bain, CEO and Founder of NorthStar. “Our team will use this opportunity to accelerate automation and validate interoperability to bring timely and actionable space intelligence to decision-makers when it matters most.” 

NorthStar’s system is interoperable with NATO systems to ensure seamless integration into workflows and reinforce more rapid transatlantic cooperation. NorthStar is pioneering the ability to transform inputs from various sensors to deliver space information & intelligence (Si2). With DIANA, NorthStar will deliver live advanced SDA by automating the fusion of electro-optical (EO) and passive Radio Frequency (RF) signals to continuously track space objects of interest and detect rapid manoeuvres (i.e. anomalies) to produce a complete and more accurate orbital picture.  The result is a resilient SDA service with continuous tracking of high‑interest objects that supports tactical responses to emerging threats and increase mission assurance for allied space operations.   

About NorthStar 

NorthStar Earth & Space S.à.r.l., headquartered in Luxembourg (LU), provides commercial Space Situational Awareness (SSA) services to ensure satellite safety throughout the entire mission lifecycle, from launch to de-orbit. From Luxembourg, the company also delivers Space Domain Awareness (SDA) services in support of sovereign defence organisations in North America, Europe, and the Pacific, contributing to the protection of critical space infrastructure.  

The Luxembourg enterprise comprised of European experts in astrodynamics, data science, and software development is focused on dual purpose services suited to European and international clients. NorthStar currently plays a leading role in advancing space safety, security, and sustainability on a global scale.  

About NATO DIANA 

DIANA, a NATO initiative, was established to identify and accelerate dual‑use technologies that address critical challenges facing Allied defence and security. Acting as NATO’s innovation engine, DIANA engages companies developing solutions in key areas prioritized by the Alliance, helping to bring emerging and disruptive technologies from concept to market and into the hands of end‑users who need them most. Through a transatlantic network of 16 accelerator sites and more than 200 specialized test centres, DIANA provides innovators with the resources, expertise, and partnerships required to refine their technology, ensure interoperability, and grow their businesses, thereby strengthening NATO’s technological edge in a rapidly changing world.