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Since 1981, SATELLITE has remained at the epicenter of innovation in the satellite and space community, where conversations spark action and deals between strategic partners are forged. Over four immersive days, you’ll experience an unrivaled program of executive-level discussions, financial insights, technical content, and visionary keynotes delivered by industry luminaries and trailblazers.
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• Bradley Cheetham, Chairman, Future Space Leaders Foundation (FSLF)
• Hamza Hameed, Chair, SGAC
• Jeff Hill, Executive Chairman, SATELLITE 2024
Satellite demand has shown no signs of slowing down, with forecasts more than doubling expectations made just a few years ago. Despite challenging market conditions, technological development, combined with competition and new downstream opportunities, has spurred more operators to build more satellites, especially as part of new constellations. However, issues of replenishment, downstream competition, and changing manufacturing landscapes point to challenges in maintaining the pace. The discussion will focus on business models, technological approach, insights on demand, investment, financing, and pricing capabilities as seen in the market from the manufacturer perspective.
Produced in Partnership with NSR.
Aspiring to join the space community? Whether you're a student, a recent graduate, or a seasoned professional seeking a career change, this panel is your roadmap to unlocking the secret of securing a job in the space industry. Join our esteemed panel of industry experts, seasoned professionals, and trailblazers as they share their personal stories detailing the challenges they overcame and the pivotal opportunities that propelled them into the careers they have today. Gain first-hand knowledge about the myriad of pathways, essential skills, and nuances to launching and building a successful career in the space industry.
This panel will focus on improving rapid communications for U.S. military forces through the employment of proliferated LEO and MEO constellations. As such, the panel would focus on the Space Development Agency’s (SDA) proliferated LEO effort, the SDA Transport Layer, and how commercial satcom will fit into future military communications.
Produced in Partnership with Defense Daily.
As macroeconomic conditions continue to mount, what do space investors want from new space start-ups? Are investors continuing to fund cash-heavy pre-revenue ventures or is "money today" the answer? Does the purpose matter? Are there bright spots within the space ecosystem? Join the panelists as we explore which pitches make it, the companies/services/segments that get them excited, and the difficult conversations occurring today throughout the space industry.
Produced in Partnership with NSR.
Join us for an insightful discussion on the transformative capabilities of artificial intelligence (AI) in the satellite ecosystem and its potential to revolutionize defense strategies and bolster national security. AI-powered satellite communication systems hold promise in providing enhanced situational awareness, faster response times, and proactive decision-making, contributing to a safer world while maintaining ethical practices and enhancing satellite communications' resilience and security. During this session, speakers will share how defense agencies can gain unprecedented situational awareness by integrating AI technology and utilizing applications such as intelligent routing, interference mitigation, mapping, and more.
Produced in Partnership with Defense Daily.
The launch market that is getting increasingly pressured from all sides by customers and competitors alike to match the cadence and prices that SpaceX is basically setting for the industry. To stay ahead, as customer build and need to launch more constellations, what demand can be addressed and what is the strategy to beat rivals? Get a better understanding from Executives in the launch business on how they overcome these key challenges, their approach to investments and financing, business models and strategy that enable them to stay ahead of the pack.
Produced in Partnership with NSR.
The past decade has seen a boom in the number of commercial satellite companies and related Earth remote sensing analytics' companies. The latter provide electro-optical, radar, and radio frequency data, all of which the Pentagon and intelligence community are finding a necessary complement to the costly, exquisite systems that have been key to the U.S. national security umbrella. But most of these companies are small and unprofitable thus far. As is the case with other national security startups, commercial remote sensing companies serving the Intelligence Community and Department of Defense, find that most of their contracts are for research and development and studies, not the long-term deals that give them confidence that they will remain viable businesses. What is the health of the commercial remote sensing industrial base and what more can the Intelligence Community and Department of Defense do to ensure that this well of commercial capability becomes more stable and robust? What is the state of the government’s current demand for these capabilities and what does the runway look like?
Produced in Partnership with Defense Daily.
With its unique vantage point and cutting-edge capabilities, space can be a force for positive change. From satellite technology aiding disaster response to Earth observation enhancing our understanding of climate change, space technologies play a critical role in improving life on Earth. Our panel will highlight inspiring initiatives where space takes center stage in supporting sustainability and humanitarian efforts, offering new solutions to today’s biggest challenges. Explore innovative ideas and collaborative strategies that harness space for the collective good.
Join us for drinks and small bites to kick off SATELLITE 2024 at the largest annual gathering for the satellite industry! Open to all attendees.
The satellite industry is entering a critical phase marked by rapid technological advancements and changing market dynamics. With the convergence of multi-layered satellite and terrestrial network systems that integrate air, sea, and land networks with satellite-enabled communications, the landscape is becoming increasingly complex. No longer can satellite companies afford to operate in silos; they must forge strategic alliances and partnerships for mutual benefit and long-term sustainability. In this session, we explore new forms of collaboration that are becoming essential to industry players’ long-term success. We examine various case studies to demonstrate how partnerships offer advantages such as shared resources, risk mitigation, and accelerated innovation. Learn how collaboration is not just advantageous for satellite companies—it's a critical component for survival and growth. Those who successfully adapt to this paradigm shift will likely emerge as industry leaders in this transformative era.
Produced in Partnership with SIA.
The satellite industry is going through an unprecedented phase of growth and innovation, New entrepreneurial settings, leapfrogging of well-established technologies, vertical integration and multi-orbit operations are forcing the whole industry ecosystem into a constant state of re-invention. This is also leading to increased pressure on investment and the need to define new business models across the value chain including with other verticals. Where is this taking us and who will be the winners and losers?
Produced in Partnership with GSOA.
Join the Mobile Satellite Users Association (msua.org) for this year’s celebration of the most innovative satellite mobile technologies, solutions, and initiatives from around the globe.
The 2024 MSUA Satellite Mobile Innovation Awards winners will be revealed during the annual luncheon gala on March 19, 2024, from 11:45am to 1:30pm, at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Room 207A, in Washington, DC during SATELLITE 2024.
Nominations are currently being accepted for the following categories (nominations close January 26, 2024):
· Company to Watch
· Chairman’s Award for Outstanding Innovation
· Aerospace Mobile Innovation
· Land Mobile Innovation
· Maritime Mobile Innovation
· Government Mobile Innovation
· Environment, Social, Governance Impact Innovation
· Top Mobile Marketing Campaign
· Startup Mobile Innovation
· New Space Mobile Innovation
· Mobile User Experience Innovation
· USER ONLY AWARD: Outstanding Leadership in Use of a Mobile Solution (only end users can be nominated for this award, not solution providers)
· NEW! Industrial IoT Innovation
· NEW! Satcoms Cybersecurity Innovation
· NEW! Software Defined Network Innovation
· NEW! Space Sustainability Innovation
· NEW! Satellite Artificial Intelligence Innovation
· NEW! On-Orbit Connectivity Innovation
Nomination Form: https://bit.ly/47nEhZj
Sponsorship Form: https://bit.ly/46nkF6m
Also, expect some surprise announcements during the 2024 awards luncheon!
The 2024 Satellite Mobile Innovation Awards judges panel includes:
· Natalia Larrea Brito, US Director, Euroconsult
· Antonio Franchi, Head of 5G/6G NTN Programme Office, European Space Agency (ESA)
· Christine Joseph, Special Advisor, NOAA Office of Space Commerce
· Silvano Payne, Founder & CEO, SatNews Publishers
· Chris Quilty, Founder, Quilty Space
Plan to join the MSUA for the annual luncheon gala on March 19, 2023, at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, DC during SATELLITE 2024. Obtain tickets or sponsor the event: https://www.msua.org/awards.
The space industry offers a plethora of career opportunities beyond rocket scientists and astronauts. With the space economy projected to reach a staggering one trillion dollars by 2030, there is a growing demand for individuals with vibrant and diverse backgrounds to help propel the global space industry to new heights. From art and film to business and law, this panel will explore the myriad of careers shaping the trajectory of the space industry beyond traditional STEM fields. Reimagine how you think about a career in space and explore the evolution of the space industry into a multidimensional workforce.
FCC decisions, both recent and forthcoming, will shape the landscape on satellite spectrum which leads to a number of important questions and opportunities. This panel will not only discuss what technology solutions will help facilitate spectrum sharing, panelists will also discuss how satellite operators are working together to continue to iterate on the spectrum sharing landscape, given certain inherent technological limitations, and how they are working with both regulators and terrestrial operators to overcome challenges.
Produced in Partnership with SIA.
Today’s powerful satellites have the ability to cultivate economic opportunity, accelerate inclusive and sustainable digital transformation, and bridge the digital divide by providing meaningful connectivity with lower-cost infrastructure investment requirements. This panel of industry and public-sector thought leaders will both define meaningful connectivity and explore the role that collaborative public-private partnerships play in delivering on the long-term goals of global meaningful connectivity.
Produced in Partnership with GSOA.
Join us for a discussion about the pivotal role of physics-based digital twins to ensure successful on-orbit operations. Using digital twins to develop and test advanced capabilities helps to ensure proper operation of sophisticated constellation networking and coordinated mission scenarios. Discover how real flight software and hardware within digital twins validates demanding use cases beyond the scope of traditional vehicle assembly, integration, and testing (AI&T).
We will discuss the methodologies employed and the insights gained during the efforts in performing space-to-space and space-to-ground optical communication operations.
Presenter: Matt Sandnas, SEAKR, Engineering, Sr. Director, Business Development
The growth of hybrid and converged networks is driving the demand for layered zero trust security architectures that can quickly put-up additional protections around critical data. The most effective cybersecurity solutions aren’t just about hardware, systems, and software, they provide an end-to-end view into the security layers required to keep an operation safe today and well into the future. As communications infrastructures continue to mesh, cybersecurity and secure data transmission must also evolve to meet the incredible amount of information these networks will handle and transfer on daily basis. In this session the panel will explore the importance of public private partnerships, impacts of AI/ML on future cyber dynamics and whether the satellite industry needs to support cybersecurity standards.
Produced in Partnership with SIA.
The NTN standards developed in 3GPP pave the way for full integration between satellite and terrestrial networks to address challenges of reachability, service continuity and reliability. As the NTN standards evolve, what are the challenges to an integrated NTN-TN infrastructure, and how can providers overcome those challenges to achieve massive uptake? This Executive Forum panel will explore how a paradigm shift in bandwidth could help providers reach seamless service continuity over global coverage. The discussion will also include how both satellite and terrestrial companies can benefit financially from convergence and create win-win opportunities.
Produced in Partnership with GSOA.
One of U.S. Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall's seven operational imperatives is to achieve moving target indication (MTI) at scale against technologically advanced adversaries. The Department of the Air Force is examining doing both, at least partly, from space--the first effort being a cooperative one with the NRO to develop a ground moving target indication space-based radar to replace the Joint STARS aircraft. How might DoD and the intelligence community harness commercial capacity for MTI? Is there a market for commercial MTI, and, if so, how might DoD and the intelligence community harness that market for national security?
Produced in Partnership with Defense Daily.
LIVE Constellations Podcast Recording | Join Constellations’ host John Gilroy as he interviews industry leaders on stage! Since 2017 Constellations and our distinguished guests have covered issues on space networks technology like digital transformation, software-defined satellites, space situational awareness and more. This is your chance to see the recording in person, meet with us and ask your questions live!
As workplaces across the nation define their approach to DEI, employees at all levels of decision-making play a significant role in driving progress. Join our expert panel for a thoughtful discussion on actionable strategies, personal insights, and successful initiatives aimed at cultivating a workplace that champions diversity and ensures equity and inclusion for all. Engage in this critical conversation to learn how you can support socially responsible solutions and contribute to creating an environment where every voice is heard, valued, and respected. This discussion is a must-attend for individuals and organizations committed to advancing DEI and building a workplace that champions the diverse perspectives within your organization and the broader space community.
Designing satellites for longevity and reusability as well as planning for their end of mission disposal are critical tools for controlling the growth of the orbital debris environment and maintaining safe operations. The rapid increase in the number of satellites on orbit in recent years along with changes in the design and operations of many satellites has led to revisiting existing post-mission disposal rules with these changes in mind. As the FCC recently proposed changing the 25-year disposal requirement for LEO to 5-years for many satellites, this leads to questions about the need for stricter post-mission disposal requirements. Additionally, there needs to be a discussion about how easily new satellites and launch vehicles can accommodate changes. This panel will discuss how satellites can be designed for greater longevity and reusability as well as the current post-mission disposal guidelines, recent proposals on changing satellite post-mission disposal rules, and practical challenges both for implementation and for not implementing changes.
Produced in Partnership with SIA.
Join us as we unveil our building blocks for the next-generation ground segment that will fundamentally change the way satellite networks are deployed. Witness firsthand how we embrace mobility, virtualization and digitalization innovations and forge impactful collaborations with leading technology partners to move satcoms towards a multi-orbit, cloud-based future while ensuring unified operations that integrate satellite networks with the global telco ecosystem.
Embark on a journey into the future of satellite communication technology with SpaceBridge as we proudly present ESTELLA, our groundbreaking Multi-Service HUB Solution. More than just a solution, ESTELLA represents a paradigm shift in connectivity, redefining the way we experience SATCOM.
Join us for an exclusive panel discussion where we will showcase how ESTELLA’s Advanced TDMA solution ensures optimal resource utilization, maximizing efficiency and delivering unparalleled performance.
Don’t miss this opportunity to be at the forefront of innovation with SpaceBridge. Experience the ESTELLA Multi-Service HUB Solution – Seamless Connections, Limitless Possibilities!
This exclusive breakfast will host remarkable leaders from companies in different segments of the value chain, who will offer invaluable insights in triumphing over challenges. In their journey to becoming a successful enterprise, they will share their insights on leveraging setbacks for personal and professional growth and how they conquered those obstacles.
By invitation only
This presentation explores the Direct-to-Cell (D2C) user experience revolution at the heart of the merging terrestrial and non-terrestrial communications realms, driven by the adoption of 3GPP standards. It will detail the technical hurdles such as mobility management, energy efficiency, latency, and throughput that must be navigated to deliver a seamless and superior connectivity experience. We'll explore innovative solutions and strategies to tackle these challenges, ensuring users enjoy reliable, high-quality service whether they're connecting through terrestrial cell towers or satellites in orbit.
Presenter: Lucas Hansen, Vice President & General Manager - Wireless & Satellite Direct-to-Device Communications, Keysight
Join Constellations’ host John Gilroy as he interviews industry leaders on stage! Since 2017 Constellations and our distinguished guests have covered issues on space networks technology like digital transformation, software-defined satellites, space situational awareness and more. This is your chance to see the recording in person, meet with us and ask your questions live!
Last year, Apple introduced the ability for its new iPhone users to use emergency SOS via satellite to text a request for medical or rescue services when off the grid and no cellular and Wi-Fi coverage is available. Enhanced satellite to cellular direct-to-device voice and data services could be potentially revolutionary for the satellite industry and mobile connectivity, simply because there are literally billions of smartphone users around the globe. This panel will discuss the potential for rolling out such direct-to-device services, how U.S. government customers might leverage such services and what are the practical challenges facing both service providers and customers?
Produced in Partnership with SIA.
The next generation of satellites will be defined by software, to serve a market in which IP content is the dominant traffic for satcom, broadcast and earth observation. Total traffic volume is exploding, waveforms multiplying and thousands of LEO and MEO spacecraft are demanding sophisticated gateways able to handle thousands of connections without interference. Digital transformation in the sky is creating immense pressure for a similar transformation on the ground at a time when hardware-based and analog systems fill every teleport. In this session, engineering and operations executives assess the progress being made in the digital transformation of the ground segment and what it will take to accelerate change this vital link in the satellite communications chain.
Produced in Partnership with WTA.
Global intelligence gathering operations are increasingly conducted from airborne platforms. Effectively employing these manned and unmanned assets requires persistent communications coverage and the ability to endure in austere conditions. Discover the multi-band, multi-orbit solutions that are delivering resilient, secure satellite communications capabilities to the Airborne Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (AISR) community - meeting the demands of today’s AISR missions with an eye toward tomorrow’s requirements.
Presenter: Steve Gizinski, Managing Director
As more and more satellites are launched, more and more services are delivered. In this new on-demand world, delivering services manually in weeks and months is not a scalable option. OpenEdge makes it possible to say goodbye to fixed hardware-based terminals and hello to flexible, software-defined terminals that run everything necessary to support a service and scale to meet demand – all in a single box. In this session, learn how OpenEdge terminals bring power to the network edge and:
• Scale with edge native apps
• Lower CAPEX and footprint
• Reduce costly site visits
• Eliminate vendor lock-In
• Enhance security
Join us for an insightful discussion exploring satellite standardization. NanoAvionics Business Development Manager Andrew Swain will present how standardized satellite buses set the NewSpace performance standard in agile mission development, longevity, reliability, and how they can accommodate the varying requirements of commercial and classified missions.
Harald Aarø, the Executive Vice President for Space & Surveillance for Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace, will provide a real-world example of how small satellites are transforming maritime surveillance by integrating different layers of technology to achieve unprecedented data latency.
James Tinsley, Vice President of Business Development & Strategy for Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace, will contextualize how the low-latency situational awareness solutions presented by Harald can be applied to typical defense applications such as satellite-based targeting.
Following the presentation, participants will be able to join an interactive discussion to raise questions and receive answers.
We invite you to join us as we navigate the landscape of small satellite technology that looks beyond launch success.
Presenters:
Andrew Swain, Business Development Manager at Kongsberg NanoAvionics
Harald Aarø, Executive Vice President for Space & Surveillance for Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace
James Tinsley, Vice President of Business Development & Strategy for Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace
LEO/MEO Constellations has seen tremendous growth throughout the years, and as the technology continues to advance, LEO/MEO constellations have emerged as a revolutionary solution for global connectivity. It has demonstrated a real impact on consumer broadband, maritime communication, and enterprise connectivity, and has the potential to make its way to new markets currently untapped by the satellite industry. Our panel of experts will provide in-depth insights into the latest developments, challenges, and opportunities in the market, which will offer a comprehensive view of the ever-evolving LEO/MEO landscape.
Produced in Partnership with Euroconsult.
Software Defined Wide Area Network (SD-WAN) architecture allows networks to combine different transport services into a virtual wide area network that adapts to changing availability and throughput. Widespread in terrestrial communications, it is being greeted in the satellite communications business as a potential game-changer. But implementing SD-WAN is not only technically complex – it forces ground segment operations to adopt a digital-first mindset. In this session, engineering and operations executives share tips, tricks and use cases that demonstrate the near-term value and long-term potential of SD-WAN to drastically improve overall throughput, conserve bandwidth and improve quality of service.
Produced in Partnership with WTA.
Pre-registration required. Meet up location: outside Exhibit Hall A
Join us for a discussion about the importance of orbital situational awareness and how enhanced spacecraft agility can better support your missions.
Spacecraft situational awareness refers to the knowledge of the precise location of your spacecraft at any given moment, safely making maneuvers and understanding the relation to other objects in orbit. As the space domain continues to be more congested and contested, the ability to maneuver quickly and maintain accurate spacecraft pointing knowledge is imperative to mission success. As a leading small satellite bus and components provider, Blue Canyon Technologies offers industry-leading pointing accuracy innate to our attitude control systems.
In this discussion, we will be highlighting our latest one-of-a-kind mission capability called “OATS,” or “Optimized Attitude Trajectory System.” This technology can greatly increase mission utility by maximizing imagery collection and providing even greater pointing accuracy for situational awareness. We look forward to sharing more and discussing how this technology can support your mission needs!
Presenter: Chris Winslett, Blue Canyon Technologies (BCT), General Manager
Satellite manufacturing capabilities have expanded over the last few years featuring a wide range of vendors and value propositions aimed at capturing customers needs. The panel will explore the dynamic relationship between emerging and legacy manufacturers and between smallsat focused players and those focused on larger satellites. Panelists, drawn from both these worlds, will provide unique insights into the dynamic interplay between different vendors. They will explore how they collaborate, compete, and, most importantly, innovate. Panelists will discuss how they address standardization and customization, shorter time to orbit requirements, single satellite demand vs mass scale manufacturing. Join us for a thought-provoking session that will shed light on the dynamic interplay between cutting edge vendors.
Produced in Partnership with Euroconsult.
Successful teleport operators are masters of the pivot: adapting their business models to the needs of changing markets. The bare-bones uplinks of the Eighties evolved into outsourced broadcast and data centers, as well as specialist providers of cruise and maritime services, business networks, secure military satcom and internet trunking. Today, explosive growth in the space business is confronting the industry with its biggest pivot yet. Bare-bones uplinking for LEO gateways is back, while digitization and virtualization make serious inroads on analog technology. Some predict the complete consolidation and commoditization of teleports while others expect the industry to carve out new niches offering new value. In this session, senior executives of teleport and technology companies share their forecasts for the industry and describe the moves they are making today to prepare for a more complex and challenging future.
Produced in Partnership with WTA.
As more and more satellites are launched, more and more services are delivered. In this new on-demand world, delivering services manually in weeks and months is not a scalable option. OpenSpace is the first fully virtualized, software-defined and orchestrated ground platform built to keep pace with space. Taking advantage of Carrier Ethernet based telecom and cloud standards, the OpenSpace Platform automates the service provisioning process and can deliver services in minutes.
• Accelerate time-to-revenue.
• Streamline and automate operations.
• Reduce lifecycle costs.
• Seamlessly connect with telecom networks.
The marriage between telecoms and satellite has taken on 1-2 new twists in recent times, as telcos examine the possibilities and potential of space-based communications. One of the most exciting companies in this area is AST SpaceMobile which is looking to build a space-based cellular broadband to be accessible by standard smartphones. It has some impressive backers as it looks to deliver this most ambitious of business plans. One of them is AT&T, one of the world’s biggest telcos and a key partner in the AST SpaceMobile project. At SATELLITE 2024, we have both AT&T and AST SpaceMobile on the stage together talking about this exciting future of space-based broadband and why they are both confident, that its time is now.
Executives from geospatial data companies gather to discuss how satellite imagery data has become the world’s most important storytelling technology – informing the public on how the world around them is changing. This role comes with the incredible responsibility of providing accurate, timely, and secure data at speeds fast enough to make life-saving decisions, while setting prices that are affordable and sustainable for business. Learn how the leaders in the geospatial industry are balancing these responsibilities while developing new capabilities and more impactful data sets for their global customers, and investing in business development efforts to reach new markets.
Produced in Partnership with Euroconsult.
The Internet of Things (IoT) is revolutionizing industries across the globe, offering endless opportunities for data-driven decision-making and automation. However, IoT devices often face challenges in accessing reliable connectivity, especially in remote and underserved areas.
The presentation focuses on the convergence of satellite and terrestrial services in the IoT landscape and addresses the challenges and solutions of mobile and fixed asset use cases across multiple connectivity environments. Real-world IoT applications logistics, and other key verticals serve as compelling illustrations of the transformative potential. With IoT’s exponential growth on the horizon, the integration of satellite and terrestrial services stands as a pivotal force shaping the future of IoT. The presentation also highlights coverage and reliability requirements for future applications, underscoring the advantages of Globalstar’s dedicated spectrum and IoT solutions.
Presenter: Dave Haight, Vice President of IoT, Globalstar
Digital Beam Forming enabling Multi-beam, Beam-hopping and Multi-orbit for space and ground applications
Hybrid Networks Unleashed: Navigating the Future with NTN
Presenter: Ashish Yadav, Head of Partnership Alliances
Technologist and AI security expert Bob Gourley will lead a discussion with experts in threats and threat mitigation in AI systems with a focus on how to build for mission resiliency in the face of evolving threats. The panel will begin with a review of the greatest risks to AI systems used in satellite missions including both ground and space segments and then discuss mitigation measures including frameworks for ensuring mission success.
Understanding the increasing importance of industrialization, modular design and standardization – which will disrupt the current success model of vertical integration.
Presenter: Oliver Grassmann, EVP Satellites
