Finnish military creates space operations center

Finland will establish a military Space Operations Center at Air Force headquarters in Tikkakoski on January 1, 2027, initially staffed by approximately 20 specialists. The centre will develop military space situational awareness, coordinate with NATO and partners, and plan and operate national space systems. It will assume operation of three ICEYE synthetic-aperture-radar imaging satellites on April 1, 2027, following an initial period of company-operated service under Finland’s satellite procurement. The October 30 announcement therefore concerns an approved future organisation and satellite handover, rather than a centre already conducting all of its planned military space functions.