INSA Launches Space Intelligence Council to Strengthen U.S. Mission Resilience and Strategic Advantage
ARLINGTON, VA—March 9, 2026— The Intelligence and National Security Alliance (INSA) today announced the launch of the Space Intelligence Council to address the escalating intelligence and cyber requirements of the space theater. This new council will provide a forum for integrating commercial innovation into mission-critical architectures, focusing on threat assessments, operational planning, and the security of global data links.
The Council is led by Co-Chairs Joe Frankino, Director of National Security Space Programs at Lockheed Martin Government Affairs, and Kris Breaux, Partner at Potomac Advocates. Their combined experience across the Space Force, Air Force, NSA, National Reconnaissance Office (NRO), and the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence (HPSCI) will ensure a focus on the practical intersection of technical innovation and national policy.
“The complexity of the space domain requires a tighter loop between commercial innovation and government mission requirements,” said INSA President Suzanne Wilson Heckenberg. “This Council will provide the nonpartisan, trusted environment where our community can solve the intelligence and cyber challenges that stand in the way of true mission resilience and strategic advantage.”
To facilitate the candid exchange of information needed to secure assets against physical and cyber interference, at least half of the Council’s meetings will be held in a classified setting. By bridging the gap between commercial capabilities and government requirements in a neutral environment, the Council ensures that U.S. intelligence remains responsive and integrated.
The Council’s inaugural meeting is scheduled for April 2026. INSA members and government partners are encouraged to join this effort; please visit www.insaonline.org for details.
Interested in joining the council? Contact membership@insaonline.org to learn how to get involved!
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The Intelligence and National Security Alliance (INSA) is the leading nonpartisan, nonprofit association dedicated to strengthening collaboration across the public, private, and academic sectors to address the nation’s most pressing intelligence and national security challenges. With more than 180 corporate members, INSA brings together current and former senior intelligence, defense, and national security leaders, along with experts from industry and academia, to advance practical solutions that drive mission success. Through its policy programs, leadership initiatives, and powerful events, INSA provides trusted forums for dialogue, partnership, and professional growth.
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