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Small Satellites Conference (Virtual Conference)
26 April - 27 April 2021

Post event on demand access to recorded presentations will be available to all attendees 5 working days from the end date of the event.

Small Satellites Conference (Virtual Conference)

Announcement: this event has now become online only and will be held on the SAE Media Group Virtual Conference Platform.

With the Small Satellites market expected to grow into a $7.53 bn (£5.94 bn) industry by 2022, the ability to deliver connectivity here on the ground through new LEO constellations mantel is already being seriously developed by leading industry and government stakeholders worldwide.

As adoption of small, nano and cube satellite constellations has been driven by the commercial market – in particular for COMSATCOM – there is now growing consensus that architectures of military systems can and must include architecture that will support LEO solution provision.

With this in mind, SAE Media Group are delighted to announce the inaugural Small Satellites conference taking place on the 26th - 27th April 2021, which will explore economies of scale, small satellite production and design, regulatory considerations in the increasingly congested domain and key programme updates from across leading space agencies, militaries and commercial solution providers. 

This conference will be held in British Summer Time (GMT+1)

FEATURED SPEAKERS

Mr Michael Rudd

Mr Michael Rudd

Head of Telecommunications Strategy, UK Space Agency
Mr Ricardo Conde

Mr Ricardo Conde

President , Portuguese Space Agency
Mr Roger Hunter

Mr Roger Hunter

Programme Manager, Small Spacecraft and Technology, NASA
Ms Charlene Jacka

Ms Charlene Jacka

Branch Chief Engineer, Air Force Research Lab / Space Vehicle Directorate

Captain Jacob Singleton

Space Innovation Lead, CIS Division, DSTL/US Space Force
Captain Jacob Singleton

Jacob Singleton is an exchange officer from the U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory Space Vehicles Directorate and coordinates international efforts for AFWERX which connects innovators to accelerate agile capability development for the Air Force. He currently serves within the MOD as the Space Innovation Lead for Dstl.

Jacob is the founder of the AF Space Accelerator Program which encourages more agile business practices and nontraditional partnerships with startups and small businesses to meet defense needs.

Jacob is a graduate from Utah State University and has a Master of Science in Astronautical Engineering from the U.S. Air Force Institute of Technology.

Dr Richard Welle

Senior Scientist, xLab, The Aerospace Corporation
Dr Richard Welle

Dr. Richard Welle is a senior scientist in The Aerospace Corporation's xLab, where he focuses on the development of new applications for CubeSat-class spacecraft, with an emphasis on CubeSat-scale optical communication. Prior to this, he was director of the Microsatellite Systems Department in the Space Materials Laboratory, where he led the Aerospace CubeSat program. Dr. Welle joined The Aerospace Corporation in 1986, supporting launch vehicles and satellite systems over a range of disciplines. Since 2005 his work has focused on microsatellites and microsatellite systems. Dr. Welle earned his B.A. in physics and chemistry from Southwest State University, Marshall, Minnesota; his M.S. in physics from the University of Tennessee Space Institute; and his Ph.D. in aerospace engineering from the University of Southern California. He has over 60 technical publications and has been awarded 29 patents for inventions relating to small satellites, microfluidics, identification taggants, solar power, ultrasonics, and optical communications.

Dr Stuart Eves

Director, SJE Space Ltd
Dr Stuart Eves

Stuart Eves is a satellite-system engineer. In 2018 he formed his own space consultancy company, SJE Space, after spending 14 years with Surrey Satellite Technology Limited (SSTL) and 16 years with the UK Ministry Of Defence. 

During his time with the MOD, Stuart initiated the TopSat surveillance satellite programme, which established a new world record for “resolution per mass of satellite”, and for a time formed part of the space gallery at the Science Museum.

He has recently published Space Traffic Control, a book which describes the measures needed to maintain the space environment and protect satellites from both natural hazards and man-made threats such as space debris. 

Stuart has an MSc in Astrophysics, a PhD in constellation design, and has been a fellow of both the Royal Astronomical Society and the British Interplanetary Society for more than 25 years. He takes an active interest in all things space, and is thus best described as an “astro-nut”!
 

Mr Andrew Cawthorne

Director, Surrey Satellite Technology Ltd
Mr Andrew Cawthorne

Following his Master’s degree in Astronautics and Space Engineering at Cranfield University, Andrew went to the European Space Agency in The Netherlands as a systems engineer. As part of the Aurora programme Andrew was involved in a number of diverse projects, from the definition of a human mission
to Mars, to precursor work for the ExoMars rover.

In 2004 Andrew moved to SSTL as a systems engineer initially working on TopSat, a UK high resolution imaging demonstrator. Following that he became the technical lead on NigeriaSat-2, a sophisticated imaging mission for the Nigerian government. Andrew also worked as the engineer supporting the Earth
Observation business line, responsible for technical strategy across all of the Earth Observation missions.

In 2012 Andrew became the Head of Earth Observation, responsible for EO business within SSTL. As part of this role he has negotiated several major new contracts and overseen the design and development of the DMC3 constellation.

In 2016 Andrew became Business Line Director for Earth Observation. He is currently the Director of Business Development and Sales.

Mr Andrew Vick

Head of Disruptive Technology, STFC-UKRI (Science and Technology Facilities Council, UK Research and Innovation)
Mr Andrew Vick

Andy Vick is leading a disruptive development program for space applications at RAL Space, UKRIs world-leading research, development and service facility at Harwell in Oxfordshire. He is the UK PI for QKD Qubesat, a quantum communications mission with Singapore’s Centre for Quantum technology and is providing support to the UK National Quantum Technology Programme.
Previously Andy was based at the UK-ATC in Edinburgh where he developed instruments for the Astrophysics community and Geo-Physics research. In 2015 he commissioned a novel SWIR Spectrometer, GHOST, which flew multiple 25-hour, 18,000m flights on NASAs Global Hawks measuring greenhouse gasses.
 

Mr Andrey Maksimov

CEO and Co-Founder, Precious Payload
Mr Andrey Maksimov

Andrew Maximov is a serial entrepreneur and investor. At the age of 21, co-founded a trading company to trade physical gold in Africa (failed). At the age of 23 co-founded the first online commodity exchange marketplace in MENA Region (successful exit in 2014). By 25, sold his second venture to a strategic partner (security software products) and became active as an angel investor. In 2017, Andrew co-founded Precious Payload, a software space tech startup that makes planning and execution of satellite missions easier by taking care of the paperwork, technical analysis, and supply chain management.

Mr Chuen Chern Loo

Head of Space Publication and Registration Division, ITU
Mr Chuen Chern Loo

Chuen Chern Loo graduated from the National University of Singapore with an Honours degree in engineering, the Nanyang Technological University with a Masters of Science in Digital Communications, and the University of Bradford with a Master of Business Administration. He has worked for more than 20 years in the space industry, including working with satellite operators and manufacturers, before moving to Geneva to work in the space services department in ITU, where he is currently the Head of Space Publication and Registration Division, responsible for the registrations and publication of all satellite network filings as well as the maintenance of the Master Register.

Mr Claude Rousseau

Research Director, Northern Sky Research (NSR)
Mr Claude Rousseau

Mr. Rousseau has more than 25 years of experience in the space and satellite sector and has worked in various functions in business, management, consulting, research, administration and marketing communications throughout his career.

He joined NSR in 2006 where he currently acts as Research Director, responsible for market research, and consulting engagements in Unmanned Aerial Systems; High-Altitude Platforms; Satellite Manufacturing and Launch Services; Small Satellites; Flat Panel Antennas; In-Orbit Servicing & Space Situational Awareness; Space Travel & Tourism; Big Data; Optical Communications & Cloud Computing via Satellite and Earth Observation. He provides regional expertise in Europe, the Middle-East and Africa region.

Mr. Rousseau was previously with the International Space University (ISU), a higher education institution for which he managed Professional Development Programs. He is currently an Adjunct Faculty at ISU. He later co-founded Futuraspace, an international space consulting firm. Earlier, he worked for the Canadian Space Agency where he held various positions in administration, management and strategy.

He has a B.Sc. with majors in Physics and Astrophysics from the University of Calgary (Canada) and a Master of Space Studies (MSc.) from the International Space University (France). Mr. Rousseau is based in Strasbourg, France.
Satcom Post Author Page: http://satcompost.com/author/crousseau/
 

Mr Grzegorz Zwolinski

Co-Founder & Chief Operating Officer, SatRevolution S.A.
Mr Grzegorz Zwolinski

A member of the board of directors of companies with more than 10 years of experience in managing R&D projects.
A Chief Operating Officer and co-founder of SatRevolution S.A. – a leading, Polish space industry company, responsible for Poland’s first commercial satellite - Swiatowid. SatRevolution is a producer of payloads and complete spacecrafts for space industry. It is focused on small, lightweight and reliable spacecrafts. The company aims to create constellation of earth observation satellites capable of imaging every place on Earth every hour – a Real-time Earth observation Constellation (REC).
 

Mr Michael Rudd

Head of Telecommunications Strategy, UK Space Agency
Mr Michael Rudd

Mike Rudd joined the UK Space Agency in 2016 and is charged with growing the Telecoms sector of Space as the Head of Telecommunications Strategy as part of the Agency’s ambition to capture 10% of the global market by 2030.

His role involves Working with Government, ESA, academia and industry to bring new and innovative satellite Telecoms technologies and services to the market; creating and delivering the Agency’s strategy on Telecoms infrastructure; supporting work on the Civil Space Strategy, Governmental and societal challenges and Supporting UK industry to grow and develop their businesses, investing through ESA’s ARTES programme and other means.

Prior to joining the Agency, Mike spent some 30 years in various telecommunications roles for Defence.

In his spare time, Mike enjoys visits to the cinema, renovating his house and making cheese.
 

Mr Ricardo Conde

President , Portuguese Space Agency
Mr Ricardo Conde

Ricardo Conde, 55 years old, is the father of two beautiful girls. He holds a degree in Electrical and Computer Engineering from IST – Technical University of Lisbon and a postgraduate degree in Space Technologies. He began his professional career in 1991, having been linked to the Aeronautics and Space sector since 1993 with the participation in several National and International programs, in particular in Space and Ground segments. He was recently responsible for Ground Segment Business Development at Edisoft, SA (Thales Group). In 2019 Ricardo joined the Portuguese Space Agency, Portugal Space as a member of the board. About one year later, Ricardo Conde was appointed President of the Portuguese Space Agency.

Mr Roger Hunter

Programme Manager, Small Spacecraft and Technology, NASA
Mr Roger Hunter

With over 40 years’ experience in US Department of Defense, Commercial, and Government Space Missions, Roger Hunter currently serves as Program Manager for NASA Small Spacecraft Technology. In this capacity for the past 5+ years, he identifies and supports the development of new subsystem technologies to expand the capabilities of small spacecraft for NASA science and exploration objectives. Previously, he served for over 6 years as the Program Manager for the NASA Kepler Mission. The Kepler Mission’s principal scientific objective has been to determine the frequency of Earth-size planets, in the habitable zone, of other stars in the Milky Way Galaxy. While working in the commercial space industry, Roger was the Program Manager for the Boeing Corporation’s Global Positioning System Sustainment activities for the the US Air Force. Roger also had a successful career in the US Air Force where he had assignments as a Program Manager for several space programs. Colonel Hunter also served as a Squadron Commander and a Deputy Operations Group Commander within the US Air Force’s 50th Space Wing. Other US Air Force tours of duty included assignments with the Headquarters US Air Force, at the Pentagon; Headquarters US Air Force Space Command, and the US Air Force Research Laboratory. He holds academic degrees from the University of Georgia, The US Air Force Institute of Technology and the US Air Force School of Advanced Airpower Studies. Roger is also a graduate of the US Air Force Air Command and Staff College and the US Air Force Air War College (C). During his career he has lectured at: numerous US universities; the California Academy of Sciences, San Francisco, CA; the University of Naples Federico II in Naples, Italy; the University of Florence in Florence, Italy; Rolls Royce HQ in Derby, England; the India Institute of Technology, Guwahati India; and he’s a TEDx alumnus. His personal interests include reading, travel, tennis, running (many 10Ks, two half-marathons, two marathons, and counting), good wine, and good memes.
 

Mr Thomas Welter

Head of Regulatory Affairs and Orbit/Spectrum Resources, Agence Nationale des Frequences (ANFR)
Mr Thomas Welter

Thomas Welter is currently Head of Regulatory Affairs and Orbit/Spectrum Resources at the Agence Nationale des Fréquences (ANFR), the French public agency in charge of spectrum management. In his position, he is directly responsible for the satellite frequency registration of all French satellites, both governmental and commercial, as well as of the coordination of the French preparatory work for international frequency negotiations held during ITU World Radiocommunication Conferences. Thomas Welter holds diplomas in telecommunications engineering, as well as space and telecommunications law.

Mr Tim Rush

Senior Vice President, Gallagher Aerospace
Mr Tim Rush

Tim Rush has over 35 years experience in the commercial space industry leading multinational programs and structuring / negotiating complex agreements. He provided technical leadership during the industry’s early development building, launching and operating commercial satellites. As a satellite engineer and manager for Intelsat, Comsat and Fairchild Space Company, Tim supported and managed development, procurement, construction, launch and in-orbit operation of more than 30 GEO and LEO satellites. As the industry matured and commercialized, Tim became a financial advisor / insurance broker providing risk management guidance and orchestrating placement of property and liability insurance programs for businesses that operate in space. Tim has placed over $5 Billion of launch and in-orbit coverages and successfully settled of a number of challenging claims. He has also lead satellite risk due diligence efforts for several sector mergers and acquisitions and served as insurance advisor to secured lenders and export credit agencies.
Tim has a Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering degree from the University of Delaware, and a Master of Business Administration degree from the University of Maryland. He often speaks at industry events including annual satellite conferences in Washington DC, Silicon Valley, and the World Space Risk Forum.
 

Ms Charlene Jacka

Branch Chief Engineer, Air Force Research Lab / Space Vehicle Directorate
Ms Charlene Jacka

Ms Liz Quintana

Head of Satellite Industry Engagement, Ofcom
Ms Liz Quintana

Ms Merissa Velez

Attorney Advisor, Federal Communications Commission
Ms Merissa Velez

Merissa Velez is the Chief of the Satellite Policy Branch within the Satellite Division, International Bureau, of the Federal Communications Commission. In this role, she focuses on satellite licensing, and has been particularly involved with small satellite and orbital debris issues.

Ms Robin Yemen

Chief Technology Officer, Catalyst Campus for Technology and Innovation
Ms Robin Yemen

As the Executive Director of Catalyst Campus for Technology & Innovation, Rich leads a dynamic team who created a collaborative ecosystem where commercial industry, academia, the interagency warfighter and key partnerships intersect with the aerospace & defense sector sparking innovation and driving technology growth on a global scale. Rich served nearly 30 years in the Air Force’s space and nuclear ops enterprises. In parallel, he worked over 16 years in aerospace & defense industry leading ASD/R&E rapid capability programs at multiple Combatant Commands, Service Commands and Agencies. He also led community/defense integration activities at the Colorado Springs Chamber & EDC.
 

Professor Christopher Newman

Professor of Space and Law, Northumbria University
Professor Christopher Newman

Christopher J. Newman, BA(Hons), PhD is Professor of Space Law and Policy at Northumbria University at Newcastle in the United Kingdom. He is active in the teaching and research of space law and has published extensively on the legal and ethical underpinnings of space governance. Christopher is a member of the International Institute of Space Law and has taken part in funded projects for the UK Space Agency on future trends in orbital regulation. He is regularly invited to lecture in universities and at specialist conferences on space law and policy across the UK and internationally.
 

Professor Malcolm Macdonald

Chair of Space Technology, University of Strathclyde
Professor Malcolm Macdonald

Malcolm is Chair of Applied Space Technology at the University of Strathclyde, and has worked in both government and industry at board level. His work aims to enable and develop new space-derived services, challenging conventional ideas and working at the interface between disciplines. Malcolm is a Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh, of the Royal Aeronautical Society, and Associate Fellow of the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics. Read more at SpaceProf.com.

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Conference agenda

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8:45

Chairman's Opening Remarks

Dr Stuart Eves, Director, SJE Space Ltd

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9:00

The UK’s Approach to Small Satellite Development

Mr Michael Rudd, Head of Telecommunications Strategy, UK Space Agency

  • Key programmes
  • Telecommunication opportunities: connectivity via mesh networks and constellations and future approaches
  • The strategic view on future space
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    9:40

    30 Years of Firsts: Pioneering the Small Satellites Revolution

    Mr Andrew Cawthorne, Director, Surrey Satellite Technology Ltd

  • From the first small satellite UoSAT-1 to 5G enabling LEO Vantage Phase 1 – key history in the small satellite market development
  • End-to-end capability: designing, building, testing, launching and operating the next generation of small satellites
  • How SSTL fits into the wider UK space cluster and the government space strategy
  • Promoting sustainable space: REMOVEDEBRIS and other initiatives aimed at domain management
  • The next 30 years: what the small satellites revolution has next
     
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    10:20

    Networking Break and Virtual Exhibit Hall Open

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    10:50

    Enhancing Access to Space: Precious Payload

    Mr Andrey Maksimov, CEO and Co-Founder, Precious Payload

  • Software driven approaches to space launch
  • How hosted payloads as a means to support the small satellites industry
  • Where previous payload can enable launch capability for nations without sovereign infrastructure
  • Maintaining ITAR compliance for satellite technology
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    Risk and Insurance Landscape for Small Satellites – Emerging Opportunities and new Paradigms for Managing Risk

    Mr Tim Rush, Senior Vice President, Gallagher Aerospace

  • Risk profiles for operations in LEO and GEO
  • Liabilities with business in space under domestic and international regulations and norms
  • Insurance coverages and buying considerations
  • How a robust insurance market for small satellites supports sector growth
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    Transforming Space Capability

    Mr Grzegorz Zwolinski, Co-Founder & Chief Operating Officer, SatRevolution S.A.

  • Proof of concept for Swiatowid, KRAKsat and AMICal Sat
  • How new Cube and small satellites are transforming capability on the ground
  • Continuing the satellite revolution – REC: Real-time Earth observation Constellation
     
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    Networking Break and Virtual Exhibit Hall Open

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    Making the Impossible Possible: Exploiting Innovative Small Satellite Systems to Revolutionise Access to Space

    Mr Andrew Vick, Head of Disruptive Technology, STFC-UKRI (Science and Technology Facilities Council, UK Research and Innovation)

  • An overview of the work of RAL Space and how it is now moving towards leaner development processes
  • Disruptive technology case study: what's driving the need for optical communications and how small satellites can participate in that
  • Analysis of the rise of lean space and what low cost systems mean for space accessibility
  • How faster, cheaper demonstration missions can energise the development of disruptive technologies for industry, government and academia
     
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    Applications for Small & Cube Satellites

    Ms Charlene Jacka

    Ms Charlene Jacka, Branch Chief Engineer, Air Force Research Lab / Space Vehicle Directorate

  • The AFRL Small Satellite Portfolio and how these assets can meet Air Force objectives
  • Launch timelines for projects and recent successes various missions
  • Case studies in small and cube satellites in current use: functions, material design and operational feedback
  • Work with Dstl and other international partners in building architectural approaches for small satellite integration into the DoD architecture
  • Concluding thoughts: why partnerships for small and cubesats are important and developing system integration
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    15:10

    Networking Break and Virtual Exhibit Hall Open

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    Prototyping at Aerospace’s xLab

    Dr Richard Welle, Senior Scientist, xLab, The Aerospace Corporation

  • The Aerospace Corporation develops advanced prototypes to shape the next generation space enterprise
  • Aerospace’s miniature satellite program has pushed the boundaries of kg-class spacecraft for 20 years.   
  • SMC 2.0 is using Aerospace xLab to prototype small satellite hardware to advance responsive space capabilities amongst its allies.   
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    Closing Keynote Address: NASA’s Small Spacecraft Technology Program: Pushing the Boundaries of Technology

    Mr Roger Hunter, Programme Manager, Small Spacecraft and Technology, NASA

  • Flight projects currently under development: NASA CubeSat missions
  • Integrated Solar Array and Reflectarray Antenna (ISARA) – mission validation, in-orbit testing and utilisation in future high-bandwidth missions
  • In space command and control – demonstrations of coordinated maneuver for CubeSats in LEO
  • Priorities for the development of the program and future pathfinder projects planned
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    17:00

    Chairman’s Closing Remarks and Close of Day One

    Dr Stuart Eves, Director, SJE Space Ltd

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    8:50

    Chairman's Opening Remarks

    Dr Stuart Eves, Director, SJE Space Ltd

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    9:00

    Portugal Space 2030 – a Strategy for Research, Innovation and Growth

    Mr Ricardo Conde, President , Portuguese Space Agency

  • Standing up of the Portuguese Space Agency and small satellites strategy
  • Portugal’s place within the pan-European framework of space development
  • Update on the recent space strategy developed and industry and national partnerships planned
  • Developing a space industrial base: delivering national capability and skills
     
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    9:40

    Small Satellite Market Trends & Opportunities for the Space Industry

    Mr Claude Rousseau, Research Director, Northern Sky Research (NSR)

  • Technology trends for 2021 and beyond: commercial and government
  • Launch sites, ground segment and manufacturing evolutions in smallsat markets
  • What size of small satellite for what markets?
  • STM, SSA and In-Orbit Servicing for next-generation capabilities
  • What new markets and future opportunities for smallsats? 
     
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    Governance of Space in the LEO Era

    Professor Christopher Newman, Professor of Space and Law, Northumbria University

  • Framework for consideration – the emerging LEO small, nano and cube sat markets
  • International, domestic and soft law – the principals enshrined at each level
  • Where are we at and how is the landscape changing?
  • What the guidelines and codes of practise mean for commercial operators
  • SSA and STM considerations within future small satellite governance
     
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    Networking Break and Virtual Exhibit Hall Open

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    Satellite and Spectrum Management Moving Forward

    Ms Liz Quintana

    Ms Liz Quintana, Head of Satellite Industry Engagement, Ofcom

  • Space as a unique resource: Ofcom's responsibility to ensure optimal and efficient use of radio spectrum
  • Ofcom’s space strategy: enabling satellite broadband, earth observation and new uses growth
  • Satellite filing and earth station licensing – how to do business in the UK
  • Spectrum management and small satellites – key radio regulations
  • Band allocations and spectrum requirements for the emerging LEO market
     
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    Legal Frameworks for Spectrum Management

    Mr Chuen Chern Loo, Head of Space Publication and Registration Division, ITU

  • Spectrum access and use – MIFR records of current frequency assignments
  • Current application processes within existing ITU radio regulations and submission guidelines
  • What the emerging LEO mega constellations mean for frequency allocations and how the ITU is keeping pace with changes
  • Decisions taken at WRC-19 related to small satellites
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    Frequency Allocation and Small Satellite Licensing Requirements

    Mr Thomas Welter, Head of Regulatory Affairs and Orbit/Spectrum Resources, Agence Nationale des Frequences (ANFR)

  • An introduction to ANFR – frequency management responsibilities
  • Authorization process for the commercial use of French frequency assignments
  • Guidelines for start-ups and SMEs
  • Pan-European collaboration within the small satellite sector
  • Final concluding thoughts: maintaining a ‘go fast’ ethos to ensure regulation maintains pace with technological developments
     
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    Networking Break and Virtual Exhibit Hall Open

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    Satellite Regulation in the New Space Era

    Ms Merissa Velez, Attorney Advisor, Federal Communications Commission

  • FCC's approach to LEO-era satellite regulation
  • Recent necessary to enable an innovative and effective small satellite industry
  • Thoughts on the future of FCC regulation
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    Panel: Future Regulatory Approaches and Lessons we can Learn

  • In the light of the current debate between Space X (Starlink), and Amazon (Kuiper), should regulators license "orbits" as well as "frequencies"?
  • How should regulators strike a balance between the needs of commerce and the astronomical community?
  • What do you see as the principal challenges in establishing a level regulatory playing field?
  • How should we address breaches of licensing conditions?
     
  • Dr Stuart Eves, Director, SJE Space Ltd

    Ms Liz Quintana

    Ms Liz Quintana, Head of Satellite Industry Engagement, Ofcom

    Ms Merissa Velez, Attorney Advisor, Federal Communications Commission

    Mr Chuen Chern Loo, Head of Space Publication and Registration Division, ITU

    Mr Thomas Welter, Head of Regulatory Affairs and Orbit/Spectrum Resources, Agence Nationale des Frequences (ANFR)

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    Networking Break and Virtual Exhibit Hall Open

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    Dear Green Small Space

    Professor Malcolm Macdonald, Chair of Space Technology, University of Strathclyde

  • An overview of the Glasgow City Innovation District space cluster, including the UK’s largest quantum for space research activity
  • Connecting starlings, neuroscience, and spacecraft operations
  • Agile & responsive networks of small satellite’s
     
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    Driving Go Fast Efforts Across the Enterprise

  • Catalyst campus as a collaborative ecosystem for the development of the space industry
  • Rapid prototyping and development: how the accelerating helps to flexibly deliver cutting edge technologies
  • Feedback from the Catalyst Space Accelerator Demo Day
  • Where partnerships can be developed moving forward: key priorities
     
  • Captain Jacob Singleton, Space Innovation Lead, CIS Division, DSTL/US Space Force

    Ms Robin Yemen, Chief Technology Officer, Catalyst Campus for Technology and Innovation

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    Chairman’s Closing Remarks and Close of Day Two

    Dr Stuart Eves, Director, SJE Space Ltd


    Space Innovation Lead, CIS Division
    DSTL/US Space Force
    Senior Scientist, xLab
    The Aerospace Corporation
    Director
    SJE Space Ltd
    Director
    Surrey Satellite Technology Ltd
    Head of Disruptive Technology
    STFC-UKRI (Science and Technology Facilities Council, UK Research and Innovation)
    CEO and Co-Founder
    Precious Payload
    Head of Space Publication and Registration Division
    ITU
    Research Director
    Northern Sky Research (NSR)
    Co-Founder & Chief Operating Officer
    SatRevolution S.A.
    Head of Telecommunications Strategy
    UK Space Agency
    President
    Portuguese Space Agency
    Programme Manager, Small Spacecraft and Technology
    NASA
    Head of Regulatory Affairs and Orbit/Spectrum Resources
    Agence Nationale des Frequences (ANFR)
    Senior Vice President
    Gallagher Aerospace
    Branch Chief Engineer
    Air Force Research Lab / Space Vehicle Directorate
    Head of Satellite Industry Engagement
    Ofcom
    Attorney Advisor
    Federal Communications Commission
    Chief Technology Officer
    Catalyst Campus for Technology and Innovation
    Professor of Space and Law
    Northumbria University
    Chair of Space Technology
    University of Strathclyde

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    CONTEC, established in 2015, is a spin-off company from KARI (Korea Aerospace Research Institute) and is providing Space Ground Station Service and Satellite Image Processing & Application Service as well as whole ground integration solution. Currently, 28 engineers work for CONTEC, and half of them have a superior education degree along with great experience in the domain of space industry. With this service model and powerful manpower, we are trying to provide meaningful value to prospective customers in New Space Age.


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    Desktop Engineering Ltd. is a leading integrator and reseller of engineering software and collaboration solutions serving a focused section of industries throughout the UK and Ireland.

    Formed in 1986, the company has developed an extensive customer base in the automotive, aerospace, and motorsport markets. Leading companies such as Leonardo, Surrey Satellites, and McLaren rely on our skills and experience to deliver up design and collaboration capabilities.

    As a business partner of Dassault Systemes and MSC Software, the company provides SOLIDWORKS and CATIA based software on the 3DEXPERIENCE collaboration platform, together with the standard simulation applications NASTRAN and PATRAN.


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