# Shield Space

> Shield Space Ltd is a UK defence technology company building the autonomy layer for European and NATO orbital defence — onboard intelligence for spacecraft operating in contested environments without ground dependence.

Shield Space delivers offensive and defensive Space Control capabilities through a space-based carrier strike model: interceptors, guardian satellites, motherships and effectors that enable NATO Space-Based Carrier Strike Groups. The company also offers dual-use commercial products including autonomous rendezvous and proximity operations (RPO) software and on-orbit space situational awareness (SSA) data.

## Pages

- [Home](/): Shield Space overview — sovereign space capability for the next fight.
- [Space Control](/space-control): Space-based carrier strike. Platform classes include LEOPARD (interceptor), JAGUAR (guardian) and NEXUS (mothership).
- [Commercial](/commercial): Dual-use products — autonomous RPO software and SSA data from Shield Space spacecraft.
- [BROADSWORD](/broadsword): Flagship mission demonstrating autonomous on-orbit guidance, delivered in collaboration with Dawn Aerospace, EnduroSat, Third Planet Orbital and TRL11.
- [About](/about): Soldier-scientist team, company story, and the investors and accelerator programmes backing Shield Space.
- [News](/news): Latest announcements and mission updates.
- [Contact](/contact): Partnership, programme and press enquiries.