This announcement from NorthStar Earth & Space Inc. was released on Dec 17, 2025
Press Release and Q&A with Beth Michelson
NorthStar Appoints Beth Michelson as President of NorthStar Earth & Space Systems in US
Commercializing Space Domain Awareness in the US Market
New York — 15 December 2025 — NorthStar, a global leader in Space Situational Awareness (SSA) and Space Domain Awareness (SDA), today announced the appointment of Beth Michelson as President of our NorthStar subsidiary in the US. Beth will continue to maintain her role as CFO for the global enterprise. This move reinforces NorthStar’s commitment to U.S. national space defense innovation to establish NorthStar as an active participant in America’s domestic space industrial base.
“I am excited to support NorthStar US as we transition to commercial services across allied nations when space security is central to national defense here and abroad. Our mission is to deliver capabilities that empower the U.S. and its allies to operate safely and effectively in space,” said Beth Michelson.
NorthStar was established in Canada with support of US and European partners to create a global entity capable of leveraging know-how and technology across allied nations. As a select performer in the DARPA’s Space-WATCH program, NorthStar continues to enable clients to accelerate adoption of advanced SDA applications critical for deterrence, threat detection, and operational superiority in a contested space domain.
“NorthStar’s appointment of Beth Michelson as President of our US enterprise comes at a pivotal moment for our company and for U.S. space security,” said Stewart Bain, CEO of NorthStar. “Leveraging experience and skills across our three enterprises give NorthStar a unique perspective to provide services that meet rapidly evolving military requirements.”
About NorthStar
NorthStar’s precise information services identify and anticipate the position of space objects to enhance spaceflight safety. NorthStar is the first commercial service to deliver space-based SSA and SDA capabilities on an international scale. With headquarters in Montreal, Canada, a European headquarters in Luxembourg, and a dedicated US operation in New York, NorthStar addresses the ever-growing threat of space collisions as a major contribution to empower humanity to preserve our planet.
Q&A WITH BETH MICHELSON
In your new role as President of NorthStar US, how do you see current geopolitical movements influencing your business, and how will you use and build capabilities in the United States to meet your objectives?
The evolving geopolitical landscape is reshaping defense strategies across allied nations, and the United States remains a major driver of this transformation. NorthStar is uniquely positioned in the US to leverage the established industrial base by partnering with leading innovators and integrate Space Domain Awareness (SDA) services into target opportunities. Our established DARPA Space-WATCH experience helps validate our space services to establish good pedigree. Our current focus is to accelerate the adoption of next-generation SDA capabilities to implement both deterrence and operational superiority for US government clients.
How does NorthStar’s global presence benefit US clients, and how do you balance international collaboration with national interests?
NorthStar’s global footprint—spanning Canada, Luxembourg, and the US enables us to bring together the best of allied innovation. Each NorthStar entity develops intellectual property locally, ensuring national interests are protected, while sharing expertise across our enterprise. This collaborative approach strengthens the industrial base of every partner country and accelerates innovation. For our US clients, it means access to world-class solutions that are tailored to allied requirements, while maintaining strong ties with our Canadian and European partners. We are committed to supporting US space defense priorities and deepening our relationships with allies.
What are NorthStar US’s plans for growth and partnership within the US market?
We are rapidly expanding our US operations, creating high-value jobs and fostering collaboration with American primes and SMEs. By injecting advanced AI-driven space analytics into the defense ecosystem, we support both economic growth and mission assurance. Our services will continue to roll out to existing clients, and we are excited to demonstrate solutions to new allied government customers. As we grow, our focus remains on building infrastructure that scales to meet the demands of our clients, ensuring NorthStar US is a suitable and autonomous partner for the US government and industry.