Program

Welcome to the SATELLITE 2023 Conference Program!

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.  We’re committed to continuing this legacy of bringing you unparalleled value with your SATELLITE registration and expanding your access to the leaders in the satellite community.

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Monday, March 13

8:30 am - 9:00 am
Room: Room 146 Foyer
Charles Beames
Chairman
SpiderOak & York Space Systems

The growth rate of new space cyber threats and vulnerability will continue to track with the knowledge economy itself, doubling every two years. It will remain our Achilles heel if the requirements process to secure the cyber domain continue down the same traditional path. We must do better, and we can. Kicking off our SATELLITE 2023 Government and Military Forum, Charles Beames, co-founder and Chairman of the SmallSat Alliance and Executive Chiarman SpiderOak Mission Systems, will discuss the necessity for the U.S. to pivot towards a comprehensive cybersecurity plan immediately, the first step of which is to implement Zero Trust architectures (ZTA) across networks, and at the data level where possible. Zero Trust is a design philosophy that begins with a “trust no one” mindset to assure that soldiers in the field can safely receive the orders, coordinates, and intelligence they need to conduct military options. 

Moderator
David Phillips
Senior Systems Engineer for SATCOM Connectivity
Boeing
Brad Bode
Chief Technology Officer & Co-Founder
ATLAS Space Operations, Inc.
Al Tadros
Chief Technology Officer
Redwire
Wen Cheng Chong
Chief Technology Officer and Co-Founder
Kepler Communications
Peter Hadinger
CTO
Inmarsat, Inc.
Dr. Jim Rosenberg
Integrated Solutions Architect
Wavestream
Sponsored by:
   

The SATELLITE 2023 Tech Forum kicks off with the return of our CTO Roundtable – a top-level technological view into the future of satellite systems engineering. On this year’s panel, we’ve gathered CTOs from some of the most innovative space companies to share what they identify as key trends in system architecture and design and satellite device development. The speakers will also address: how their companies have evolved performance, analysis, verification, and validation processes; their strategies to reduce the cost of complex solutions; and how they are developing a pipeline of engineering talent in a competitive job market.

Moderator
Caleb Henry
Director of Research
Quilty Space
Bhanu Durvasula
Vice President, International Division
Hughes, An EchoStar Company
John Gedmark
CEO
Astranis Space Technologies
Rodrigo Gomez
Chief Architect
OneWeb Technologies
Jay Icard
Senior Vice President of Strategic Development
SES Space & Defense
Will Mudge
Vice President, Engineering Operations
Speedcast

Most of the commercial space and satellite industry’s end-users don’t care about where, specifically, the satellites providing service are located in space, as long as they are delivering the performance, reliability, and security promised. That said, it is important for our customers to understand why their specific applications are better supported by spacecraft in specific orbits. This session aims to provide a clear and concise explanation and comparison of the characteristics of LEO, MEO, and GEO satellites – highlighting key similarities and differences. The goal is to cut through the industry speak and create more knowledgeable customers. Topics include: defining latency; how constellations and single satellite systems behave; comparative costs; and the benefits of multi-orbit systems.

Moderator
Ian Christensen
Director of Private Sector Programs
Secure World Foundation
Jeremy Mucha
Technical Director, National Communication Systems
National Reconnaissance Office (NRO)
Joseph Rickers
Vice President, Military Space Protected Communications
Lockheed Martin Corp.
Randy Villahermosa
VP, Product
SpinLaunch
Sam Visner
Vice Chair, Board of Directors, Space ISAC
Aerospace
Charity Weeden
Vice President, Global Space Policy and Government Relations
Astroscale

The last three years have completely changed the nature and degree of threats to military space systems. COVID-19, supply chain issues, geopolitical tensions, the war in Ukraine, the volatile global economy, food and energy crises, space debris, and the development of anti-satellite weapons are all contributing factors that are increasing risks in space. During this session, our panelists will address the biggest present and evolving threats to military space systems. The discussion will also include debate on the effectiveness of technology solutions and strategic policy to protect government assets in orbit.  

Moderator
Michael Sheetz
Space Reporter
CNBC News
Jose Del Rosario
Research Director
NSR, an Analysys Mason Company
Paul Gaske
Chief Operating Officer
Hughes
John-Paul Hemingway
Chief Strategy Officer
SES
Suzi McBride
COO
Iridium
Ryan Reid
President
Boeing Satellite Systems International, Inc.

Executives, analysts, and thought leaders present a one-hour overview of the satellite industry’s financial health going into a challenging 2023 fiscal year. Panelists will examine the state of the satellite supply chain, including satellite builders, operators, launchers, distributors, and end-users, and identify the industry’s greatest opportunities for growth in providing connectivity, imagery, and managed services. Designed for attendees from all commercial, government, and industry markets, this session will give you insight on the satellite industry’s ability to keep costs low while developing complex solutions that are in demand.

9:30 am - 9:45 am
Room: Room 151
Clay Mowry
President
International Astronautical Federation (IAF)
9:45 am - 10:45 am
Room: Room 151
Moderator
Amelia Batcha
Exploration Systems Development Mission Directorate Executive Officer,
NASA
Jason Hopkins
Director of Strategy and Business Development of Lunar Infrastructure Services
Lockheed Martin Corp.
Tim Kopra
CEO
NanoRacks LLC
John Marzano
Director, Human Landing System Program
Northrop Grumman

Soviet Cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin’s 1961 orbital flight made him the first-ever person in space, kicking off the beginning of now over 60 years of human exploration beyond Earth’s atmosphere. As access to space has evolved, both sovereign and commercial human spaceflight expeditions from around the world are set to increase in number, diversity, and scale in the coming decade. From new long-duration platforms in LEO to suborbital flights for tourists and scientists alike, to multiple nations’ ambitions to return to the lunar surface, the next generation of human spaceflight is busier and more complicated than ever. Our conversation will center around what’s next as humanity seeks to create a more permanent presence further out in our solar system. Yuri said it best: “Poyekhali!” – “off we go!”

10:30 am - 10:45 am
Room: Room 146 Foyer
Moderator
Calvin Biesecker
Reporter & Editor
Defense Daily
Jay Chapman
Director, Government Solutions
Iridium
Ian Eishen
Director, Global Public Sector
Aalyria
Steve Gizinski
President
Inmarsat Government
Ryan McKinney
President of Satellogic North America
Satellogic North America

The United States recently released an updated military strategy for the Arctic region that highlights the need to maintain, refine, and advance “military presence in the Arctic in support of our homeland defense, global military and power projection, and deterrence goals.” This strategy requires enhancing capabilities such as domain awareness, positioning and communications and could lead to an increase in investments in satellite communications and Earth observation technologies. This session will explore how commercial space companies can help meet these Arctic region objectives for both the U.S. and its allied nations.

10:45 am - 11:00 am
Room: Room 151
Sponsored by:
   
Moderator
Rebecca Cowen-Hirsch
Senior Vice President for Government Strategy and Policy
Inmarsat Government
Dr. Luisa Buinhas
Co-Founder & Chief Program Officer
Vyoma gmbH
Andrea Cardellicchio
Head of SSO Commercial Development
Telespazio
Joe Chan
Chairman
Space Data Association
Jai Dialani
Managing Director
Leaf Space
Eric Ingram
Chairman of the Board, Chief Strategy Officer
SCOUT Space Inc.

There is no air traffic control in space and no legal international framework to manage space traffic. The world currently relies on commercially provided “space situational” or “space domain” awareness data to track satellites, dangerous debris, and military action in space. The responsible use of space requires more than just wanting it. This session will start with explaining the importance of broad collaboration on space awareness and then highlight key advancements in space awareness and tracking capabilities, including advanced AI and machine learning algorithms. Speakers will also address the ramp-up in anti-satellite testing and explain the danger these events create for the entire space economy.

Moderator
Jason Nelson
Vice President of Partnerships and Development
Wireless Infrastructure Association (WIA)
Don Claussen
CEO
ST Engineering iDirect
Matt Desch
Chief Executive Officer
Iridium Communications
Jonathan Hofeller
Vice President of Starlink, Commercial Sales
SpaceX
Charles Miller
CEO and Co-Founder,
Lynk Global
Sponsored by:
   

Today, the cellular wireless and satellite industries are finding their interests more closely aligned than ever before. Both are driven by the need to find new customers in rural/remote regions and both are largely embracing the 3GPP standard for 5G. Most importantly, both sides have existing infrastructure that, when integrated, can effectively build out envisioned 5G networks at reduced costs. Add to that the news that Apple and T-Mobile signed two milestone agreements last year to integrate satellite connectivity into their service plans, and suddenly, we start asking ourselves - is this the start of a new era for two sub-sectors of the largest telco industry that once operated in silos? Can satellite and cellular industry business models align along with the technology? How can satellite companies win business from a telco? During this session, leaders from both industries will answer these questions and engage in a debate over the benefits and challenges of this new working relationship.

Moderator
Susan Hastings
Associate Principal Director
Aerospace
Dennis Gatens
CEO, Founder
LEOcloud
Chiara Manfletti
CEO
Neuraspace
Avi Shabtai
CEO
Ramon.Space
Rick Ward
CEO
OrbitsEdge
Guy de Carufel
Founder, CEO
Cognitive Space

Join us for this fascinating discussion and debate on whether or not the commercial space industry is fully utilizing computing capabilities to enhance their service offerings. With the rapid advancement of applications such as connectivity, data capture, processing, and storage, bringing advanced and autonomous computing in space is essential to supporting the mission of these applications. Learn about the technologies that space computing companies are eager to get into orbit, and understand the nexus between future computing trends and their application to the space industry.

11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Room: Room 151
Moderator
Kristina Leszczak
US Department of State
Krystal Azelton
Director of Space Applications Programs
Secure World Foundation
Masami Onoda
Director, Washington D.C. Office
Japan's Space Industry / JAXA
Mr. Paul Steinmetz
Consul General in New York / Executive Director of the LTIO New York Office
Luxembourg Trade and Investment Office New York

Just as the space environment is a truly shared domain, SGAC is a truly international organization, representing students and young professionals in space from 160+ different countries. The International Norms and Behaviors panel brings together leading voices from sovereign space agencies and commercial actors in space exploration from spacefaring nations around the world. We hope that this discussion will be a timely reminder that as space becomes busier than ever, it’s our responsibility to understand the perspectives of operators from all nations so development in space continues to yield benefits for everyone on Earth. 

Mike Greenley
CEO
MDA Space
Lori Garver
Author, Former NASA Deputy Administrator, & Operating Advisor
Bessemer Venture Partners
Tess Hatch
Partner
Bessemer Venture Partners
Sponsored by:
   

We invite all conference attendees to join us for our exciting annual opening day keynote luncheon! This year, we’re honored to host Bessemer Venture Partners Partner and one of Forbes’ 30 Under 30 in Venture Capital Tess Hatch in a fireside chat with Former NASA Deputy Administrator Lori Garver, author of the new best-selling book ‘Escaping Gravity.’ The discussion will cover the future of space exploration, critical investments in commercial space technologies, recruiting and retaining talent, and how to tackle the issues and challenges addressed in her book. In addition to serving as NASA’s Deputy Administrator, Garver has held advocacy roles for space exploration as a member of the NASA Advisory Council, a guest lecturer at the International Space University, president and board member of Women in Aerospace, and president of the American Astronautical Society. She was awarded both the NASA Distinguished Public Service Medal, and the NASA Distinguished Service Medal.


Opening remarks by MDA CEO, Mike Greenley.

Blake Bullock
Vice President Communication Systems
Northrop Grumman Strategic Space Systems
Sponsored by:
   
1:30 pm - 1:45 pm
Room: Room 151
Ms Debra Facktor
Head of U.S. Space Systems
Airbus U.S. Space and Defense Inc.
1:45 pm - 2:45 pm
Room: Room 151
Moderator
Deborah Tomek
NASA Senior Advisor, Space Infrastructure and Logistics
In-Space Servicing, Assembly and Manufacturing (ISAM)
Trevor Bennett
Dr.
Starfish Space
Eric Ingram
Chairman of the Board, Chief Strategy Officer
SCOUT Space Inc.
Clare Martin
Executive Vice President
Astroscale U.S. Inc.

Humans love to launch objects into space. From massive, exquisite satellites and observatories, to crewed spacecraft and human-rated destinations, to proliferated constellations of small spacecraft, our busiest orbits are more crowded than ever. In fact, most data-driven predictions anticipate up to 100,000 operational satellites in space by 2030. In order to ensure space remains a safe, operable environment, it is imperative that all operators commit to responsible behavior in orbit and beyond. Today, commercial and sovereign actors alike are taking steps to advance capabilities that contribute to Orbital Sustainability through SSA (Space Situational Awareness), ADR (Active Debris Remediation), and more. This panel will examine what’s next in space sustainability, with a focus on the perspectives of commercial companies tackling these big problems

Moderator
Jing Li
Manager, Corporate Strategy and Market Intelligence
SES Astra S.A.
Xavier Lobao
Head Future Projects Division, Telecommunications Department
European Space Agency (ESA)
Marie Piasecki
Wideband Project Principal Investigator
NASA John H. Glenn Research Center
S. Sita Sonty
CEO
Space Tango

This session will bring representatives from NASA, ESA, the Australian Space Agency and other organizations together to outline their future needs for satellite technology and services, as well as upcoming opportunities for commercial partnerships. The speakers will provide updates on major ongoing programs and upcoming awards, and identify future-facing solutions they’ll need from the commercial sector.

Moderator
Carissa Christensen
Founder and CEO
BryceTech
John Serafini
Chief Executive Officer
HawkEye 360
Pratish Shah
General Manager
Aitech
Joel Spark
Co-Founder & Chief Satellite Architect
Spire Global
Hanna Steplewska
Chief Operating Officer
Cognitive Space

Satellite imagery and data has the power to drive global change and influence critical decision making and long-term strategic planning. To do this, space data companies must sculpt and translate the massive amounts of data they collect into stories that their customers respond to and understand. This session will explain how commercial satellites assist key decision-makers in tackling issues like climate change, disaster impact, and economic development and how the companies that operate these satellites identify new problems they can solve through technological innovation.

Moderator
Shaun Waterman
Cybersecurity Correspondent
Newsweek
Matt Little
Director, Communication Systems, Tactical Solutions
BAE Systems, Inc. Space and Mission Systems
James Messink
Chief Technology Officer
Micro-Ant, LLC
William Milroy
Chairman and CTO
ThinKom Solutions, Inc.
Lilac Muller PhD
Senior Vice President of Product Management
Kymeta Corporation
Reza Rasoulian
VP, Hughes Aviation
Hughes, An EchoStar Company
Sponsored by:
   

Connecting in-demand satellite service to cars, trains, transportation fleets, and other moving vehicles requires applicable “low profile” or “flat panel” antennas that are unobstructive and can securely mount while meeting clearance regulations. Historically, customers requiring these antennas have had to make performance trade-offs depending on the form factor. Are antenna developers at the point where they can offer these systems without sacrificing connectivity speed for the customer? Learn about the latest developments in conformal antennas that are constantly pushing the boundaries of what is achievable inside the limitations of physics. 

Moderator
Claude Rousseau
Research Director
NSR, an Analysys Mason Company
Johnathon Caldwell
Vice President & General Manager Military Space
Lockheed Martin Corp.
Hervé Derrey
CEO
Thales Alenia Space
Cyrus Dhalla
Sector Vice President, General Manager, Tactical Space Systems Division
Northrop Grumman
Chris Johnson
CEO
Maxar Space Systems
Jean Marc Nasr
Executive Vice President & Head of Space Systems
Airbus
Sponsored by:
   

Executives from the world’s largest satellite manufacturers gather each year at SATELLITE to outline their expectations for new business in the new year and answer tough questions from the community. This year’s roundtable will explore how manufacturers plan to use software to make future satellites more powerful, flexible, and secure and address questions about their ability to generate new business. Will small satellites continue to dominate the market? Is the business of building large GEO satellites sustainable in the long term? How can manufacturers keep costs low when faced with increasing supply costs and labor shortages? How do they plan to compete with the increasing number of space companies building their own satellites in-house? Don’t miss out on the valuable industry intel that has made the manufacturer’s roundtable a must-attend session for SATELLITE attendees.

2:45 pm - 3:00 pm
Room: Room 151
Sponsored by:
   
3:00 pm - 3:15 pm
Room: Room 146 Foyer
3:00 pm - 3:10 pm
Room: Room 151
Mariah Baker
AAAS Congressional Science & Technology Fellow
Sen. Hickenlooper's Office
3:10 pm - 4:10 pm
Room: Room 151
Moderator
A.C. Charania
Agency Chief Technologist
NASA
Alex Gilbert
Director of Space & Planetary Regulation
Zeno Power
Gary Li
Business Development Manager
Impulse Space
Marshall Smith
Vice President, Exploration
Voyager Space Holdings Inc

Deep Space Exploration includes actions in space beyond our most local orbits – from CisLunar space, to Lunar surface activities, to exploration of other worlds in our solar system. Beyond sovereign space missions including NASA’s Artemis program and China’s expansion to the moon, many commercial capabilities have come online both to support these efforts and carry out activities of their own. This panel will focus on challenges around what it means to access deep space, how to conduct exploration in an ethical and sustainable manner, and a look toward the future of exploration far beyond Earth.

Moderator
Karen Jones
Space Economist and Senior Analyst
The Center for Space Policy and Strategy
Paul Millhouse
Senior Director of Public Sector 3D Products
Maxar Technologies
Mark Mozena
Vice President, Government Affairs
Planet PBC
Tess Oxenstierna
Managing Director
Capstone Partners

Today’s modern militaries and government agencies depend on an ability to leverage high-definition data for real-time decision-making. The surge in demand for complex, accurate, and multi-dimensional data is driving innovation in 3D mapping from space. During this session, you’ll learn about the complex network of systems, sensors, and satellites that are taking visual data to another level and helping end-users succeed in their critical missions on the ground.

Moderator
Christopher Baugh
Founder & Partner
NSR, an Analysys Mason Company
Brian Barritt
CTO
Aalyria
Eva Berneke
CEO
Eutelsat Group
Jonathan Hofeller
Vice President of Starlink, Commercial Sales
SpaceX
Brian Holz
CEO
Mangata Networks
Mr. Ruy Pinto
CEO
SES Astra S.A.
Sponsored by:
   

Executive leaders from companies operating and building the largest small-satellite broadband constellations gather to share insights on the state of “unconnected” and “unserved” markets. Questions that will be addressed during this session include: Are rural broadband markets still as attractive now as they were when the economy was strong? What are the costs for the consumer? How fast will your service be in both optimal and worst conditions? Is your company diversifying its business by targeting b2b connectivity services? The panel will also address financing issues and returns on investment for building and replenishing constellation systems.

Moderator
David Hartshorn
CEO
Geeks Without Frontiers (GWF)
Jason Cerundolo
CEO/Co-Founder
Zephyr Computing Systems
David Haight
Vice President of IoT
Globalstar
Aviv Ronai
Chief Product & Marketing Officer
NovelSat
Jaume Sanpera
CEO
SATELIOT
David Wigglesworth
Vice President & CRO
Hughes, An EchoStar Company

The $260 billion global market for industrial IoT (IIoT) is expected to swell to $1.1 trillion by 2028. That’s a clear sign that companies expect high value from this digital transformation of their operations. How can satellites help turn expectations into reality? This presentation will discuss how edge processing and smart devices deliver smarter data to the customer and how new technologies will enhance satellite IoT application development now and in the future. Speakers will also discuss how data edge processing is enabling partners, resellers, and manufacturers to develop more comprehensive solutions to improve logistics and bottom lines for their customers.

Moderator
Andrew Penn
Principal
Oliver Wyman
Maher Ezzeddine
CEO
ideanco.
Celeste V. Ford
Managing Director
Stellar Ventures
Matt O'Connell
Operating Partner
Data Collective Venture Capital
Alison Perez
Ventures Portfolio Manager
Lockheed Martin Ventures

For the past decade, the success of Elon Musk’s SpaceX venture combined with the enthusiasm and financial backing of other celebrity entrepreneurs like Jeff Bezos and Richard Branson, has propelled a wave of capital investment into the space industry. Will this enthusiasm endure through a slower-than-expected economic recovery from COVID-19, a stock market crackdown on SPACs, more cautious government spending, and a potential future recession? Hear straight from investors on whether or not they can maintain the same volume of long-term space investments in a more challenging environment, as well as what they expect from new space companies as they mature through their “startup” phases.

Chris Taylor
Founder & CEO
Aalyria
Dr. Brian Barritt
CTO
Aalyria
Chris Taylor, Aalyria's founder & CEO, along with Brian Barritt co-founder & CTO will discuss and demonstrate Spacetime, a software platform for orchestrating networks of ground stations, aircraft, satellites, ships, and urban meshes. Spacetime optimizes and continually evolves antenna link scheduling, network traffic routing, and spectrum resources in real-time, responding to changing network conditions and demands. Spacetime operates and federates networks across land, sea, air, and space, at any altitude or orbit type, supports all radio frequency bands and optical wavelengths, and is designed for interoperability with legacy, hybrid space, 5G NTN, and FutureG network architectures. Open to all attendees.
5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Room: Ballroom C
Sponsored by:
   

Tuesday, March 14

8:00 am - 8:30 am
Room: Ballroom AB Foyer
Sponsored by:
   
8:30 am - 9:00 am
Room: Ballroom A/B
Dave Limp
Senior Vice President, Devices & Services, Project Kuiper
AMAZON KUIPER MANUFACTURING ENTERPRISES LLC

SATELLITE 2023 is thrilled to announce that Amazon Senior Vice President of Devices & Services Dave Limp will be appearing as our featured keynote speaker at this year’s Opening General Session on Tuesday, March 14th, 2023 at 8:30 a.m. In a fireside chat interview, Dave will share important new details about Project Kuiper - Amazon’s low Earth orbit (LEO) satellite network, designed to provide fast, affordable broadband to unserved and underserved communities around the world. Be among the first to learn about Amazon’s next steps toward providing global connectivity from space! Join us at SATELLITE 2023!

 

The Tuesday Opening General Session is open to all SATELLITE 2023 attendees.

Moderator
Mark Holmes
Senior Editorial Director
Via Satellite
Eva Berneke
CEO
Eutelsat Group
Mark Dankberg
Chairman of the Board, Chief Executive Officer, and Co-Founder
Viasat
Tim Ellis
Co-Founder and CEO
Relativity Space
Mr. David Kagan
CEO
Globalstar
David Wajsgras
CEO
Intelsat
Sponsored by:
   
Led by Via Satellite magazine Editor-In-Chief Mark Holmes, SATELLITE's marquee general session features a panel of the top industry leaders in a discussion that has historically set the tone and established talking points for the year. This year's session will address significant and dynamic shifts that are on the horizon for the commercial satellite and space industries. This includes: the combination of large companies creating multi-orbit systems; collaboration and business between satellite and terrestrial wireless companies in providing global connectivity; investments in a greater space economy; workforce recruitment and retention; and the adoption of sustainable technologies and business practices to ensure longevity in space.
10:00 am - 5:45 pm
Room: Exhibit Hall A/B
10:00 am - 10:15 am
Room: Room 151
Brandi Burnett
Director of Sustainability
Northrop Grumman Strategic Space Systems
10:15 am - 11:00 am
Room: Room 151
Carson Coursey
Associate Member of the Technical Staff
The Aerospace Corporation
Steph DelPozzo
Associate
NextFed
Elias Hailu Daniel
Aerospace Engineering Student
University of Maryland College Park
Sapna Rao
Systems Engineer
Lockheed Martin Space
Moderator
Rachel Jewett
Managing Editor
Via Satellite
Marco Brancati
Chief Technology & Innovation Officer
Telespazio S.p.A.
Gero Corman
Head of Digital Technologies & Platforms | Group Production
Volkswagen AG
David Fotheringham
Director of Product Management
Kymeta Corporation
Josh Marks
CEO
Anuvu
Shey Sabripour
Founder and CEO
CesiumAstro, Inc.
Sponsored by:
   

Powering a global network of connected and autonomous vehicles has been the long-time ambition for the satellite industry, which has worked hard to overcome the technical challenges related to rolling out the necessary infrastructure to support these high-tech applications. However, satellite technology developers now believe we have reached a transformational point in reaching the goal of connecting vehicles. Could recent advancements in low Earth orbit (LEO) satellite communications and advanced flat panel terminal technology finally unlock the potential to transform the automobile into a fully connected environment? Speakers on this session will answer this question and explain the wide-ranging economic impact of disruptive connected vehicle technology.

Moderator
Robert Bell
Executive Director
WTA
Walter Berger
President & Co-CEO
Kymeta Corporation
Bruno Fromont
CTO
Intelsat US LLC
Dubi Lever
CTO
Gilat Satellite Networks
Mitja Lovsin
CEO
STN
Joe Spytek
CEO
Speedcast
Sponsored by:
   

Building satellite antennas and ground systems has never been more technically challenging than it is today. Thanks to innovations like multi-orbit systems, broadband constellations, cloud integration, 5G and the drive to automate and orchestrate as much service delivery as possible to cope with all the complexity, ground systems companies are literally building the airplane while flying it. They are managing increased competition from all sides while creating bleeding-edge technology that serves the needs of today’s multi-layer connectivity businesses. In this CEO forum, leaders speak to the challenges to ground systems business models, and the rewards of somehow finding a way to realize new low-cost, compatible, and future-proof products.

Moderator
Karen Jones
Space Economist and Senior Analyst
The Center for Space Policy and Strategy
Rick Holasek
Sr. Business Development Manager
Corning Inc
Dan Katz
CEO and Co-Founder
Orbital Sidekick
William Sullivan
Executive Chairman
HySpecIQ

The demand for environmental monitoring from space, especially the ability to track methane emissions in our atmosphere and monitor leaks, is surging. Many are turning to new hyperspectral and high-definition satellite imagery technologies that can help detect, measure, and track environmental changes with precision. This session will explain how hyperspectral and high-definition satellite imagery technologies work within Low Earth Orbit remote sensing systems. The discussion will include an overview of how these sensors work, comparisons to other remote sensing technologies, and a review of the range of new applications these technologies can support.

11:00 am - 11:15 am
Room: Room 151
Tom Colvin
NASA
11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Room: SATELLITE 2023 Exhibit Hall Theater
Moderator
Judge - Rafferty Jackson
Board Member, Advisor, Investor
Jack Industries
Competitor - Trent Blake
Captain
Galactiv
Competitor - Gary Calnan
Co-Founder and CEO
CisLunar Industries
Isa Fritz
Founder + Owner
Calico Star
Competitor - Jacqueline Good
Founder & CEO
Magnestar Inc.
Judge - Tess Hatch
Partner
Bessemer Venture Partners
Judge - Matt O'Connell
Operating Partner
Data Collective Venture Capital
Ibrahim Osmani
Synchropal
Judge - Michael Palank
General Partner
MaC Venture Capital
Dr. Alison Perez PhD
Ventures Portfolio Manager
Lockheed Martin Ventures
Judge - Raphael Roettgen
General Partner
E2MC Ventures
Competitor - Toku Sakai
COO
Pale Blue Inc
The SATELLITE Conference & Exhibition is proud to bring startup companies and investors together for the 7th Annual Startup Space. This entrepreneur pitch competition is designed to stimulate investment and growth in the industry by setting up private meetings for the grand prize winner. Contestants are placed into groups and are each given five minutes to pitch their company or product in front of a panel of judges. This is followed by a five-minute period during which the judges may ask questions or make comments to the contestants. Judges will score the presentations based on a standardized set of various categories. The contestant with the highest overall score will be named the contest winner and receive the grand prize - private pitch meetings with today's most active space investors. Group 1 Competitors: Trent Blake, Captain, Galactiv (USA) Ibrahim Osmani, CEO, Synchropal (Italy) Jacqueline Good, Founder and CEO, Magnestar (Canada) Toku Sakai, Chief Operating Officer, Pale Blue (Japan) Luke Fischer, CEO, Skyfi (USA)
Moderator
Kevin Steen
CEO
OneWeb Technologies
Brig. Gen. Steve Butow
Space Portfolio Director
U.S. Defense Innovation Unit (DIU)
Rick Lober
Vice President & General Manager, Government & Defense Division
Hughes, An EchoStar Company
Dawna Morningstar
Director, Next Generation Solutions
Lockheed Martin Corp.
Col. Joseph "Ward" Roberts
Assistant Program Executive Officer, PEO C3T
U.S. Army
As the satellite industry works to realize a 5G world, they must collaborate with the military to ensure maximum connectivity and availability. This panel will focus on questions such as: What focal points or bottlenecks that are fundamentally important to ensure US and allies can benefit from resilient, efficient, interoperable 5G capabilities? Is standardization important to realizing these benefits? How can 5G improve communications from commanders to soldiers and military equipment in austere environments? How can direct-to-device connectivity and interoperability to support government and commercial applications, including mobile joint all-domain interoperable communications?
11:15 am - 11:45 am
Room: Room 151
Emma Louden
Ph.D. Candiate in Astrophysics
Yale University
Alex Merker
Senior Consultant
Guidehouse
Rachita Puri
Aerospace Engineer
Federal Aviation Administration Office of Commercial Space Transportation
11:45 am - 12:00 pm
Room: 151
Mike French
Vice President, Space Systems
Aerospace Industries Association

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 2023 MSUA Satellite Mobile Innovation Awards winners will be revealed during the annual luncheon gala on March 14, 2023 from 11:45am to 1:30pm, at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Room 201 in Washington, DC during SATELLITE 2023. Keynote speaker, Antonio Franchi, Head of the 5G and 6G Strategic Program in the Telecommunications & Integrated Applications Directorate at the European Space Agency will present, The Next Decade Mobile Connectivity – Where Satellite and Cellular Converge.  

  

Nominations are currently being accepted for:

  • Company to Watch
  • 5G Hybrid Wireless Mobility Innovation
  • Connected Mobile Platform Innovation
  • Mobile User Experience Innovation
  • Chairman's Award for Outstanding Innovation
  • Government Mobile Innovation
  • Mobile Marketing Campaign Award
  • New Space Mobile Innovation
  • Startup Mobile Innovation
  • Environment, Social, Governance (ESG) Impact Innovation
  • Outstanding Leadership in Use of Mobile Solution
  • Maritime Mobile Innovation
  • Land Mobile Innovation
  • Aerospace/Aviation Mobile Innovation

Also, expect some surprise announcements during the 2023 awards luncheon! 

  

The 2023 Satellite Mobile Innovation Awards judges panel includes:

  • Natalia Larrea Brito, U.S. Director Euroconsult
  • Antonio Franchi, Head of Future Programme Acquisition, Satellite Constellations, 5G & AI, European Space Agency (ESA)
  • Brad Grady, COO & Research Director Americas, Northern Sky Research (NSR), an Analysys Mason Company
  • Elias Naffah, Communications Services Program (CSP) Formulation Manager at NASA Glenn Research Center
  • Chris Quilty, Founder, Quilty Analytics

Plan to join the MSUA for the annual luncheon gala on March 14, 2023, at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, DC during SATELLITE 2023. Obtain tickets or sponsor the event.

Join WSBR on Tuesday, March 14, 2023, for their Annual Flagship Luncheon and Silent Auction, featuring Keynote remarks from Federal Communications Commission Chairwoman, Ms. Jessica Rosenworcel.

Networking and registration will begin at 11:00am, with lunch to be served at 12Noon. The program will conclude at 1:30 pm. 

WSBR’s Annual Flagship Luncheon supports the Washington Space Business Roundtable’s Education Fund.  

12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
Room: 152A
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Room: SATELLITE 2023 Exhibit Hall Theater
Moderator
Judge - Rafferty Jackson
Board Member, Advisor, Investor
Jack Industries
Judge - David Anderman
Co-Founder & Operating Partner
Stellar Ventures
Judge - Mark Boggett
CEO
Seraphim Space
Competitor - Matias Campos
CEO & Founder
Astralintu Space Tech
Competitor - Camilla Conti
Chief Operating Officer
Adaptronics
Judge - Terence Craig
Chief Investment Office, The Impact Seat & Advisor
Toyota Ventures
Competitor - Araz Feyzi
Co-Founder and CTO
Kayhan Space
Judge - Michael Mealling
General Partner
Starbridge Venture Capital
Judge - Josephine Millward
Partner
OpAmp Capital
Competitor - Nadav Nachshon
CEO
Gorilla Link
Don Richardson
Cassiopeia Space
The SATELLITE Conference & Exhibition is proud to bring startup companies and investors together for the 7th Annual Startup Space. This entrepreneur pitch competition is designed to stimulate investment and growth in the industry by setting up private meetings for the grand prize winner. Contestants are placed into groups and are each given five minutes to pitch their company or product in front of a panel of judges. This is followed by a five-minute period during which the judges may ask questions or make comments to the contestants. Judges will score the presentations based on a standardized set of various categories. The contestant with the highest overall score will be named the contest winner and receive the grand prize - private pitch meetings with today's most active space investors. Group 2 Competitors - Araz Feyzi, Co-Founder, Kayhan Space (USA) Matias Campos, CEO & Founder, Astralintu Space Tech (Equador) Dr. Camilla Conti, Chief Operating Officer, Adaptronics (Italy) Nadav Nachshon, CEO, Gorilla Link (Israel) Joseph Conboy, CEO, Cassiopeia Space (USA)
Moderator
Martha DeGrasse
Writer
Fierce Wireless
Shivaji Chatterjee
Executive Vice President
Hughes Communications India
David Gelerman
CEO
SpaceBridge Inc.
Anton Monk
VP and CTO of Wireless Initiatives
Viasat
Mr. Patompob "Nile" Suwansiri
CEO
THAICOM PUBLIC COMPANY LIMITED
Richard Swardh
Senior Vice President, Premium Enterprise & Mobile Operators
Comtech

The spike in global video streaming traffic has put a tremendous strain on networks around the world and there’s no sign of slowing traffic in the near future. This has created a surge in demand for satellite backhaul services and while that’s good news for satellite service providers, it comes with challenges. The backhaul customer’s expectations are very high and getting higher as applications become more complex. Satellites are also now expected to cover greater distances with backhaul services. Can today’s satellites meet the challenge and carry the burden, or even exceed those expectations and do more heavy lifting on the front end? This session will feature perspectives on satellite backhaul from the executives who lead today’s top providers and those who depend on backhaul to support their own businesses.

Moderator
Michael Minero
Vice President, Legal, Regulatory, and Government Affairs
HawkEye 360
Chris Badgett
Vice President of Technology, Kratos Space, Training, Cyber
Kratos
Tahara Dawkins
Chief of Staff
National Space Council at The White House
David Gauthier
Chief Strategy Officer
GXO, Inc.
Mr. Tom Hammond
Senior Policy Advisor, House Science Committee
U.S. House of Representatives
Joel Spark
Co-Founder & Chief Satellite Architect
Spire Global
In the twenty years since the U.S. Commercial Remote Sensing Policy, National Security Policy Directive 27, was implemented, the commercial remote sensing sector has undergone a rapid transformation through the launch of commercial cubesat constellations and exquisite high-resolution satellites which provide data across phenomenologies that were previously available only for government use. With this revolution has come an increasing internationalization of the remote sensing sector. This panel will discuss what the U.S. remote sensing regulatory paradigm needs to ensure U.S. companies remain competitive, and how the U.S. government can better support U.S. enterprises.
Moderator
Natalia Larrea Brito
US Director
Euroconsult
Tiphaine Louradour
CEO
Spaceflight Inc.
Daniel Metzler
CEO
Isar Aerospace SE
Ketil Olsen
CEO & President
Andøya Space Center
John Rood
Chairman and CEO
Momentus

The demand for launching small satellites is obviously growing thanks to pipeline of constellations and multi-satellites waiting to reach orbit. This demand has sparked a vast expansion of the small satellite launchers industry, bringing several new entrants into the market. However, access to space isn’t getting any easier. Along with increased competition, smallsat launchers face limited access to launchpads, supply chain issues, increased risks of space congestion, and the need for a policy framework to help enable multiple mega-constellations. This session addresses those challenges and features a discussion between small satellite launch company executives on how they are keeping access to space viable for their smallsat customers.

Moderator
Mr. Ronald van der Breggen
CCO
Rivada Space Networks
Brian Billman
Head of Pre-Sales and Customer Solutions
ALL.SPACE
Michel Dothey
Co-Founder & CCO
neXat
Scott Mumford
CEO
Liquid Intelligent Technologies
Greg Quiggle
Senior Vice President of Product Management
Kratos
Sean Yarborough
Vice President of Product Management
ST Engineering iDirect

In order for ground systems to keep up with the rapidly evolving space segment and prevent bottlenecking innovation, some argue that a new approach is needed to synchronize space and ground layers into a unified space network – one that takes full advantage of software virtualization, cloud computing architectures, and software-defined networking technologies. In this proposed approach, satellites and the ground operate in tandem as a real-time integrated system, driving coordinated change to services in minutes – not hours, days or weeks. Can this approach help satellites networks better align with terrestrial networks during a critical time when both are expected to converge? Learn about the benefits and challenges associated with unified software-defined networks, as well as virtualization and cloud native communications technologies.

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A Constellations podcast recording with Jack Waters, CEO of Xiplink, Dallas Kasaboski, Principal Analyst at Northern Sky Research and Kevin Tobias, Director of Product Management at Kratos.
2:45 pm - 3:00 pm
Room: Telesat Connectivity Lounge, Booth 2213
Moderator
Audrey Allison
Senior Policy Analyst
Aerospace
Patrick Campbell
Partner
Milbank LLP
Kalpak Gude
Head of Domestic Regulatory Affairs, Project Kuiper
AMAZON KUIPER MANUFACTURING ENTERPRISES LLC
John Janka
Chief Officer, Global Government Affairs & Regulatory
Viasat
Hazem Moakkit
Vice President, Spectrum Strategy
Intelsat US LLC
Jennifer Hindin
Hindin
Wiley Rein LLP

Spectrum and orbital resources are critical to all space service providers, yet too little attention is paid to these issues until it is too late to influence them. This panel will focus on US spectrum/orbital issues affecting the satellite, new space, and launch communities, such as pending FCC rulemaking and licensing proceedings that will directly impact the future of the space industry in the US. Current open issues include preserving satellite spectrum (such as 12 GHz); sharing requirements for new LEO constellations; new spectrum allocations to support commercial space launches, and spectrum and rules for new space services such as rendezvous and proximity operations.

Moderator
Nathan de Ruiter
Managing Director
Euroconsult
Abdulhadi Alhassani
Chief Strategy Officer
Arabsat
Miguel Angel Panduro
CEO
Hispasat
Amit Somani
CEO
ABS Global Limited
Kyle Whitehill
Chief Executive Officer
AVANTI COMMUNICATIONS

Many of today’s regional satellite operators have enjoyed tremendous success within the markets they dominate. They are deeply entrenched in government, broadcast, and local enterprise connectivity – a relationship built on long-standing contracts and a deep understanding of local needs. Their main competitors are global operators, who are deploying larger, complex, and more threatening multi-orbit constellations. The CEOs on this session will explain how they’ve prepared to compete with constellations in the long term and provide high-quality, low-cost services that evolve and remain attractive to their customers.

Moderator
David Meltzer
Secretary General
GVF
Christopher Boyd
VP of Product Management
Kratos
Whitney Lohmeyer
Chief Technologist
Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
Frank Patry
Chief Information Officer
Omnispace
Vagan Shakhgildian
Vice-President Global Business Development
Comtech Telecommunications Corp.
Tyghe Speidel
Co-founder and CTO
LYNK

The “cell tower in space” concept has captured the imagination of the telecommunications industry. Not long ago, direct communication between cellphones and satellites were limited to specific hardware and low data-rate applications. Now, satellite companies have been able to test and achieve internet connections between Low-Earth Orbit satellites and regular consumer cell phones and are planning to roll out services through partnerships with major carriers. This session aims to clear up the mystery surrounding how these direct space-to-cell connections work. Speakers will outline how they expect these connections to perform in certain conditions indoors, outdoors, and in vehicles.

3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Room: 145 A/B
Moderator
Craig Miller
President, Viasat Government Systems
Viasat
Mike Dean
DoD SATCOM Chief
U.S. Department of Defense
Rich Pang
Vice President, Corporate Development (Telesat Government Solutions)
Telesat
David Robinson
Director of Government Programs
Iridium
Dr. Frank Turner
Technical Director
Space Development Agency
The Russian Invasion of Ukraine has demonstrated the critical need keep SATCOMS flowing and troops secure in the face of cyber and kinetic attacks, intentional jamming, interference and outages. This panel will discuss the latest satellite-delivered breakthroughs designed to keep communications and communicators safe in remote, rugged, often comms-challenged regions of the world, and how lessons from Ukraine have changed the future of satellite communications.
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From ATM transactions to GPS and more, space has become essential to our everyday lives. This panel will explore the new technologies being developed to enhance the resiliency and responsiveness of next-generation missions.
Shalini Bhatia
Principal
Deloitte Consulting LLC
Lisa Hammitt
Chairperson
Intelsat
4:30 pm - 5:00 pm
Room: SATELLITE Unveiled Theater
Sponsored by:
   

Erwin Hudson – Telesat (VP Product Development)

Peter Hadinger – Inmarsat (CTO)

Frederik Simoens – ST Engineering iDirect (CTO)

Henry Kongevold – MARLINK (Chief Engineer)

Utpal Bakshi (Moderator) – Sasken Technologies Limited (CCO)

The Space & Satellite Hall of Fame recognizes the invaluable contributions of the visionaries who transform life on planet Earth for the better through space and satellite technology. Members of the Hall of Fame are recognized pioneers in satellite communications, earth observation, launch services, spacecraft technologies and applications, in-space operations, space law, space education and space science. Newly inducted members of the Hall of Fame will receive their medals in an inspiring ceremony, followed by an elegant reception with plenty of time for networking. This event is run by Space & Satellite Professionals International (SSPI) and requires separate registration from SATELLITE 2023. By invitation only. Click here to register: https://www.sspi.org/events/2023-space-satellite-hall-of-fame-medaling-ceremony-reception


Date & Time: March 14 at 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM ET


Location: K&L Gates, 1601 K Street, NW, Washington, DC

Wednesday, March 15

9:00 am - 6:00 pm
Room: Exhibit Hall A/B
9:00 am - 9:30 am
Room: Telesat Connectivity Lounge, Booth 2213
9:00 am - 9:30 am
Room: Ballroom A/B
Steve Collar
CEO
SES Astra S.A.

In our industry’s history, few satellite content connectivity providers are as established as SES. With over 70 satellites in two different orbits, SES provides TV to 1 billion people globally, bandwidth to 7 of the world’s 10 largest telcos, and delivers secure network services to 58 national governments. This puts SES at the epicenter of SATELLITE’s community of exhibitors and attendees.


Steve Collar, Chief Executive Officer of SES, has been a mainstay of the SATELLITE Conference and Exhibition, providing thought leadership to SATELLITE’s opening general session panel for many years. This year, with the rapid integration of today’s space and terrestrial connectivity infrastructure happening, attendees will hear directly from one of the most respected business leaders in our community about how SES is enabling connections around the world and shaping the future of the commercial space industry. 


The Wednesday Opening General Session is open to all SATELLITE 2023 attendees.

Sponsored by:
   
The demands of the Space and Satellite Industry push the development and deployment of space systems at an accelerated rate. Manufacturers must meet this challenge with cost reduction and risk reduction, and many are adopting digital transformation as a means to make system decisions earlier in the workflow, using informed digital models or "Digital Twins". In this presentation Keysight will introduce the concepts and tools that allow concept, design, prototype and manufacturing stages of a workflow to share unified models and interfaces that span the digital and physical. Through common measurement science in the workflow, digital models and their physical twins display correlated performance that can later be observed in operation. These concepts will be illustrated with the introduction of some of the latest features of a wideband signal analyzer.
Moderator
Carolyn Belle
Senior Director, Advanced Systems
Astroscale U.S. Inc.
Richard French
Director, Business Development and Strategy, Space Systems
Rocket Lab
Mike Gold
Chief Growth Officer
Redwire
Robert Lightfoot
Executive Vice President
Lockheed Martin Space
John Moberly
Senior VP of Space
SpiderOak
Sarah Schellpfeffer
Sector Vice President and Chief Technology Officer, Space Systems Sector
Northrop Grumman
Lee Steinke
Interim COO
Orbit Fab
Sponsored by:
   
SATELLITE 2023's Wednesday Opening General Session brings space and satellite industry leaders together to explain how our community of operators, launchers, manufacturers, and partners can help build an ecosystem in space that is capable of hosting an entire economy. This space economy, which includes energy, manufacturing, mining, tourism, research, education, and a wide range of businesses, requires new infrastructure, a new approach to space policy, cybersecurity and asset protection, and global cooperation. The grand scale of the discussion can be overwhelming, but this panel will focus on what we need to do right now to achieve our goals in space and create long-term growth opportunities for our industry for generations to come.
10:30 am - 11:00 am
Room: SATELLITE Unveiled Theater
Sponsored by:
   
View a demonstration of vStar the first fully virtual and orchestrated hub capability in software that is digitally transforming the gateway. vStar replaces traditional hardware hubs with software equivalents that can run on generic x86 general purpose compute in data centers, public or hybrid clouds. • Accelerate time-to-revenue • Provide simultaneous support for multiple topologies • Scale on demand and optimize resources • Support cloud native operations • Seamlessly Integrate with carrier networks
Moderator
Gary Kirkpatrick
Senior Systems Engineer
Belcan Corporation
Declan Ganley
Founder & CEO of Rivada Space Networks
Rivada Space Networks
Tina Ghataore
Group CSRO Aerospacelab, CEO N. America
Aerospacelab
Justin Luczyk
General Manager
TESAT Government
Hirokazu Mori
Chief Executive Officer
Warpspace USA
Jean-François Morizur
CEO
Cailabs

This session focuses on two laser communications technologies that are taking the space industry by storm. First, we will look at optical inter-satellite terminals designed to route massive amounts of information between globe-spanning networks of interconnected satellites with minimal delay. Our panel will explain how the size, weight, and power requirements of these laser terminals will better equip satellite constellations to support applications of the future. The session will also cover developments in space-to-ground laser communications, which are designed to provide reliable connectivity between fast moving objects with low power usage, low sensitivity to vibration, and a high level of security. Is laser technology a replacement for or complement to existing RF communications? Are lasers controllable and secure? Learn the answers to these questions directly from the leaders in the laser tech field.

Moderator
Jeff O'Neil
Director of Government Affairs, Civil
Planet PBC
Ethan Lucarelli
Legal Advisor, Wireless and International, Chairwoman Rosenworcel
Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
Shanna McClain
Disasters Program Manager
NASA's Earth Science Applied Sciences Program
Jonathan Osler
Vice President Global Sales and Services
Kymeta Corporation
Joel Schroeder
Director, Land Mobile Products
Intelsat
From providing critical communications in disaster zones to predicting climate and weather events and surveying disaster sites, satellites have played an increasingly critical role in addressing disasters across the globe. This panel will explore how satellites have worked with local governments and NGOs on the ground to prepare for and recover from disasters.
Moderator
Stewart Marsh
Head of Aerospace
Cambridge Consultants
Marc Bell
Co-Founder, Chairman and CEO
Terran Orbital Corporation
Carol Craig
CEO and Founder
Sidus Space
Ms Debra Facktor
Head of U.S. Space Systems
Airbus U.S. Space and Defense Inc.
Jason Kim
CEO
Millennium Space Systems
Zilvinas Kvedaravicius
Chief Sales Officer
Kongsberg NanoAvionics

There’s a lot of excitement in the cutting-edge world of smallsats, where manufacturing is constantly evolving to meet the increasing demand for a growing space economy. During this session, executive leaders from the fastest growing smallsat companies share insights and predictions about the long-term stability of the smallsat market, its value chains, its latest and upcoming technological developments – including size, weight and power reduction. The panel will also cover the benefits and challenges of bringing manufacturing, delivery, and mission management services under one roof, creating one-stop shops for customers.

10:45 am - 11:45 am
Room: 146 A/B
Moderator
Brad Grady
Research Director
NSR
Jat Brainch
Chief Commercial and Digital Officer
Inmarsat Global, Ltd.
Jean-Philippe Gillet
Vice President & General Manager, Networks
Intelsat US LLC
Glenn Katz
Chief Commercial Officer
Telesat
Tim Last
Vice President & General Manager of IoT
Iridium Communications
Jonny Spendlove
Senior Product Manager of Connectivity
John Deere

The rollout of 5G networks creates more opportunities for businesses to leverage the internet of things (IoT). For businesses located in areas not served by terrestrial networks such as those in the mining, farming, and energy sectors, communication satellites can provide the vital links you need to connect your employees and machines. Satellite IoT services save lives, time, and money for any business running complex logistics, or operating a fleet of vehicles, or managing mobile crews. Most importantly, it has a low cost of entry. This panel will explore these and other significant benefits that satellites can provide to connected b2b markets.

11:30 am - 12:00 pm
Room: SATELLITE Unveiled Theater
Sponsored by:
   
In-Orbit Communications deliver cost effective, responsive, telemetry for end-users launching into new orbits from new locations, carrying satellites operating below geostationary orbit. Telemetry, alerts and the ability to command these small and nano satellites enables problem solving in real time, from climate monitoring to, debris removal, enhanced response to disasters through to improving security. Developments in space-based connectivity will support future crewed space flight and lunar missions and deliver Always-On communications, which is not only fundamental to Space Domain Awareness, Navigation and Timing services but will also benefit new launch services, supporting emerging sectors and providing access to large-scale facilities on Earth or in space. Simon Hoey, Senior Business Development Manager, Strategic Programmes Inmarsat Global Government
12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
Room: Ballroom A/B
Don Graves
Deputy Secretary
U.S. Department of Commerce

Join us for a keynote speech from U.S. Department of Commerce Deputy Secretary Don Graves, followed by the presentation of Via Satellite Magazine's Satellite Executive of the Year and Technology of the Year Awards, as well as the reveal of the Startup Space 2023 Pitch Competition Winner! 


Open to all SATELLITE 2023 conference-level attendees.

Sponsored by:
   
In this demo see how OpenEdge software-enabled satellite terminals increase processing power, deliver faster response times, and improve customer experience at the edge of the network. OpenEdge employs virtualized software modems and enables additional apps to run at the network's edge. • Supports multiple missions and markets • Lowers hardware costs and footprint • Reduce costly site visits • Enhance security at the edge • Eliminate vendor lock-In
Moderator
Raphael Roettgen
General Partner
E2MC Ventures
Josh Brost
Chief Revenue Officer
Relativity Space
James Bultitude
Chief Technical Officer
Orbit Fab
David Caponio
Senior Vice President of Product and Business Development
Vast
Kevin Lowdermilk
Chief Executive Officer
Vaya Space

3D-printing technology, or additive manufacturing is both a cost-saving innovation on Earth and the cornerstone to building the infrastructure needed for deep space exploration. Speakers on this session represent companies that are employing bleeding-edge 3D-printing technologies to build everything from rockets, to satellites, to entire space stations. Learn about the power and performance of 3D-printed spacecraft to reach and operate in the harsh orbital environment.

Moderator
Lisa Dreher
Managing Director/President
GuideForce/MSUA
Alessandro Caranci
SVP Satcom Line of Business
Telespazio S.p.A.
Antonio Franchi
Head of 5G and 6G Strategic Programme
European Space Agency
Hagay Katz
Chief Product and Marketing Officer
Gilat Satellite Networks
Alexander Mueller-Gastell
CEO
ND SatCom GmbH

The satellite industry made a significant advancement in the world of 5G when satellites became included in the 3GPP standard for narrowband services such as voice and IoT. This inclusion received industry-wide support across the cellular industry – from the chipset manufacturers and infrastructure players to the mobile operators. Can this success with narrowband be replicated in higher frequency bands that satellites use to deliver broadband internet? What will it take to make 5G-over-satellite mainstream? Is it all smooth sailing for satellite 5G? Or do the unknowns surrounding challenges like spectrum allocation create risks for satellite companies? Get the very latest reality-check on technology developments and opinions on market timing from our panel of 5G satellite experts.

Moderator
Paul Scardino
Senior Vice President Government Sales
Comtech Systems
Ms Sheri Hashemi
Director of Engineering
L3Harris Technologies
William Milroy
Chairman and CTO
ThinKom Solutions, Inc.
Tom Pirrone
CEO
Infostellar U.S.
Ulf Sandberg
Managing Director
Paradigm
Jake Sauer
Vice President, Chief Technologist
BAE Systems, Inc. Space and Mission Systems

Antenna manufacturers have invested a lot of time and money in drastically broadening the capabilities of their products to connect to satellites in multiple orbits over a wide range of bandwidth. During this session, antenna developers will share what they’ve learned throughout their quest to defy the limitations of physics and how understanding those limits helped them focus their product development strategies around customer needs. The discussion will also highlight important ground segment design considerations of multi orbit / multi-frequency modems, amplifiers and the intricate smart control systems required to make these next-generation systems work in space and on the ground.

Moderator
Diane Howard
Director of Commercial Space Policy
National Space Council at The White House
Tory Bruno
CEO
United Launch Alliance
Kelvin Coleman
Associate Administrator for Commercial Space Transportation
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)
Richard DalBello
Director, NOAA Office of Space Commerce
U.S. Department of Commerce
Brien Flewelling
Chief SSA Architect
ExoAnalytic Solutions
Scott Stapp
Vice President of Capabilities and All-Domain Integration, Space Systems sector
Northrop Grumman
As the National Space Council works to facilitate next-generation novel space activities from In-Space Servicing, Assembly, and Manufacturing (ISAM) to lunar commercial activity, new frameworks will be needed to facilitate authorization and supervision. This panel will discuss the biggest regulatory hurdles to the growth of novel space activities and the interagency cooperation that is needed to achieve the next generation of space architecture.
2:00 pm - 2:30 pm
Room: SATELLITE Unveiled Theater
Sponsored by:
   
At Blue Canyon Technologies (BCT) and SEAKR Engineering, 2022 was a pinnacle year for hardware deliveries of all sizes. As subsidiaries of Raytheon Technologies, these businesses are leveraging collaboration and increasing teamwork to build more reliable, innovative space technology. In one year, BCT has delivered more than 2,000 products to over 60 customers, while SEAKR has changed the game with major deliveries in advanced on-board processing, RF electronics, and full payload suites. Join us for an overview of how critical investments, talent acquisition, and manufacturing improvements have supported growth, innovation, and increased hardware output of both companies. In addition, we will highlight how these improvements have translated to groundbreaking on-orbit mission achievements. From LEO constellations to emerging cislunar missions, our technologies and offerings support many diverse applications in the space domain and are backed by a robust portfolio of on-orbit flight heritage. We continue to gain momentum as we look toward the future and look forward to supporting your mission!
2:45 pm - 3:00 pm
Room: Telesat Connectivity Lounge, Booth 2213
Sponsored by:
   
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A Constellations podcast recording with Robert Bell, Executive Director of WTA, Stuart Daughtridge, VP of Advanced Technology at Kratos and Guido Neumann, President at AXESS Networks.
Moderator
Dara Panahy
Partner
Milbank LLP
Awais Ahmed
CEO and co-founder
Pixxel
Payam Banazadeh
CEO
Capella Space
Peter Platzer
Chief Executive Officer
Spire Global
Nicole Robinson
President
Ursa Space Systems

Earth observation satellites can capture complex data that can essentially be molded and shaped to answer an infinite range of questions. Some imagery satellite operators aim to sell this data to enterprise markets to help them save businesses time, money, and resources. These operators make decisions about which industries they will target based on the strength of use cases – evaluations of their data in action, solving real industry challenges. This session will present some of the latest use cases from leading imagery and sensing companies, highlighting new applications for private industries, including energy, healthcare, agriculture, insurance, transportation, and mining.

Maj. General Anthony W. Potts
U.S. Army
Resilient network communications are critical to fostering a data centric Army of 2030. As the Army implements network transformation to drive to a data centric environment, resilient network transportation and management capability will be key to delivering prioritized data to point of need. As part of its network capability set modernization efforts, the Army is integrating commercial and military satellite capability, exploring satellite as a service models and developing network management tools to prioritize and monitor connectivity across echelons and formations.
Moderator
Sandra Erwin
Senior Staff Writer
SpaceNews
Tory Bruno
CEO
United Launch Alliance
Ariane Cornell
Vice President of Commercial Orbital, Astronaut, and International Sales
Blue Origin
Richard French
Senior Director - Business Development and Strategy, Space Systems
Rocket Lab
Stéphane Israël
CEO
Arianespace
Tom Ochinero
Senior Vice President of Commercial Business
SpaceX

There’s never been a more dynamic, exciting, and more complicated market environment for today’s leading launch services. On the one hand, demand for access to space has never been higher and despite increased competition from new entrants, there’s plenty of business to go around. And, there’s still room more low-cost launch alternatives. On the other hand, supply chain issues and labor shortages have created a manufacturing bottleneck, and the crowded race to orbit has caused some concern about the environmental impact of launching both on Earth and in orbit. During this session, executives from the leading launch service providers will share how they plan to differentiate themselves from the competition with new launch vehicle offerings, meet their customers’ needs for extreme flexibility, and explain how they are helping the industry maintain a safe orbital environment.

Moderator
Michael Gertsman
President and Co-founder
Square Peg Communications
Rui Hirokawa
Chief Engineer, Kamakura Works
Mitsubishi Electric US Inc
Munira Jaffar
Director of Spectrum and Standards
EchoStar
Thomas Scott Jensen
Strategic Alliances Director
Gatehouse Satcom A/S
Mr. Gino Masini MBA
Principal Researcher
Ericsson
Elena Neira
Head of 5G Standards
MITRE Labs

Unified by a widespread acceptance of the 3GPP mobile standard, satellite operators and cellular carriers have been working together to create greater integration and coexistence between networks. The goal is complete interoperability between terrestrial networks and LEO, MEO, and GEO satellites to enhance 4G and 5G services. This session will give attendees an overview of the technical progress that has been made on this intergration, specifically with a focus on interoperability with new, non-3GPP based LEO systems, and legacy government and military systems, supported by standardization use cases.

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Eiichi Yonekura, Representative Director, President & CEO, will present JSAT's business development plans, which will take an important role in Society 5.0 and the space national security development. JSAT plans to be a part of Japan's Society 5.0 which envisions a world where cyberspace and physical space combine. Topics to be presented include: • Universal Space Network using GEO, NGSO and HAPS technology • Earth Observation / Sensing Data Analysis • Active Debris Removal Laser System • SSA Geostationary Optical Monitoring Program

Gaetano Morena, founder and CEO of Gomedia Satcom explain how to offering world-leading Mobile Satellite Services with up to 150 Mbps, fully integrated through the customers application environment with a high degree of security for customers such as Defence Organizations, Emergency Service Organizations and Non Governmental Organizations. To even more improve the customers effectiveness, Gomedia is expanding its presence as a top level and sought-after provider in order to run its technology, with its 50 000 square meter Gomedia will operate as one of the largest Satellite Teleport Facilities in Europe.

By invitation only, contact pr@terranorbitalcom


Join Terran Orbital to celebrate the induction of their first satellite – PropCube – into The Smithsonian National Air & Space Museum Permanent Collection.

Thursday, March 16

8:30 am - 9:00 am
Room: Room 146 Foyer
Moderator
Gregory Falco
Asst. Professor
Cornell University
Michael Allen
Director Business Development
Beyond Gravity USA Inc.
Mathieu Bailly
VP
CYSEC
Mr. Shaun Waterman
Cybersecurity Correspondent
Newsweek
Mike Regan
Vice President of Business Performance
Telecommunications Industry Association (TIA)
Manjula Sriram
Vice President & Chief Information Officer
Iridium

Integrating commercial satellites in hybrid architectures can create powerful, affordable connectivity service. However, this integration can also introduce new vulnerabilities to cyber-attacks. During this session, our panel of cyber security experts will share their views on whether new cyber and data integrity safeguards and tools that satellite companies can be implemented to protect systems without significantly impacting service downlink speeds. The discussion will include an overview of technologies like autonomy, on-board processing, and quantum key distribution (QKD).

9:00 am - 10:00 am
Room: 145 A/B
Moderator
Matthew Harris
Space Focus Area Lead
Qinetiq
Brian Billman
Head of Pre-Sales and Customer Solutions
ALL.SPACE
Todd Cress
Director of Business Development
Kythera Space Solutions
William Conley
Chief Technology Officer
Mercury Systems
Timothy Hillner
CTO
Fairwinds Technologies
David Meadows
Division VP, Advance Programs
NIC4, Inc.

This session will explore the evolution of ground systems that is making satellite services easier to use, more powerful, more portable, and more reliable for the warfighter. Discussion topics for this session include: enabling technologies to support low-SWAP (size, weight, and power) applications; the increasing use of modular design for milsatcom hardware; multi-orbit and network interoperability; anti-jamming capabilities; cloud integration; and encryption.

9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Room: Exhibit Hall A/B
9:00 am - 10:00 am
Room: 147
Moderator
Mike Antonovich
Senior Satellite Services Sales Specialist
Telstra
Christopher Boyd
VP of Product Management
Kratos
Alessandro Caranci
SVP Satcom Line of Business
Telespazio S.p.A.
Frank Czulo
President - Advanced Networks
Network Innovations
Mauricio Segovia
CEO
Axess
José Sánchez Ruiz
Chief Solutions Officer
Hispasat
Telephone companies were among the first customers for satellite communications. Today, the "telco" provides services from end-user voice, internet and television to internet transport and peering and enterprise networks spanning continents. Satellite has played no more than a marginal role in those services. But that is changing as satellite and teleport operators increasingly adopt the digital standards and processes that automate most terrestrial telecom. Business support systems, operational support systems, service orchestration and cloud deployments are bringing closer the day when satellite extensions to the terrestrial network can be just another port on the router for telcos - and teleport and satellite operators can effectively market their capabilities through the massive, multi-national sales forces of their terrestrial partners. In this session, WTA interviews satellite and teleport operators about the new opportunities they are finding in the telco sector, the requirements they face and integration strategies, and how their ways of doing business are changing as a result.
Moderator
Krystal Azelton
Director of Space Applications Programs
Secure World Foundation
Quincy Brown
Director of Space STEM and Workforce Policy
National Space Council at The White House
Katie Gibas
Marketing Communications Manager
Moog Inc.
Michael Graham
CEO
Space Simulation Services of Canada
Noor Haj-Tamim
Executive Director
JSSOAR- Jordan Student Space Outreach and Academic Relations
Kristen Kucko
Director: Robotics and Automation Lab / TJ Space
Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology
Emma Louden
Ph.D. Candiate in Astrophysics
Yale University

All tech industries are experiencing a post-COVID labor shortage, but the space industry is especially vulnerable to the negative impact of being short staffed. First, building satellites and rockets requires skillsets that are in very high demand and in short supply. Rising living costs makes it difficult for smaller space companies to maintain young professionals on staff who, statistically, are more likely to hop between companies in order to get the salary they require. Because timelines are tight in the space industry, the employees who do stay are working overtime, all of the time, which leads to burnout. Labor shortages are more than just an “HR” challenge for the space industry. They are now directly impacting companies’ bottom lines and ability to generate new revenue. During this session, you’ll learn how some space companies are taking new and effective approaches to talent recruitment, retention, and re-training in order to build a stable and happy workforce.

Moderator
Kim Crider
Founding Partner
Elara Nova
Charles Beames
Chairman
SpiderOak & York Space Systems
Mr. Johnathon Caldwell
Vice President & General Manager Military Space
Lockheed Martin Corp.
Rajeev Gopal
Vice President, Advanced Programs, Government & Defense Division
Hughes, An EchoStar Company
Ram Rao
Director of Engineering
SES Space & Defense

Leveraging Artificial Intelligence can achieve operational value and advantage in similar ways for both the largest business organizations in the world and government and military organizations. This session will present examples of successful AI, Machine Learning, and space technology deployments to support critical missions such as JADO/JADC2. Speakers will also address the risks and security threats associated with AI/ML-enhanced operations

Moderator
Marshall Kaplan
CEO
Launchspace Services
John Guiney
Vice President, Fleet Management
OneWeb
Robert Hauge
President
SpaceLogistics
John Klein
Dr./Professor
George Washington University's Space Policy Institute
Ronald Lopez
President and Managing Director
Astroscale U.S. Inc.
Melanie Stricklan
Co-founder and CEO
Slingshot Aerospace

The rise to meet the challenge of space congestion and debris combined with the attention that space sustainability issues are receiving from policy-makers in government has created a “green sector” within the satellite and space industries. This sector is made up of both start-ups and legacy companies that are investing in technologies such as in-orbit servicing, refueling, debris removal, and space situational awareness. But these companies can’t provide sustainability if they don’t have sustainable business models and shrewd public awareness and policy strategies. During this session, executives from these green sector companies will explain how they are generating the revenue and financing they need to achieve their greater mission and make a positive impact on the environment.

Moderator
Helen Weedon
Managing director
Satcoms Innovation Group
Joakim Espeland
CEO
QuadSAT
Jacqueline Good
Founder & CEO
Magnestar Inc.
Dasha Tyshlek
Business Development
Micro-Ant, LLC
Alvaro Sanchez Marquis
CEO
Integrasys
Peter Waskowic
Vice President, Satcom Products
Calian, Advanced Technologies

Radio frequency (RF) interference can create major issues for satellite network infrastructure on the ground, particularly now that the space environment is becoming more and more crowded. The lowering cost of space applications and systems as well as their increasing capabilities in the 5G era have led to strong rivalry for the total amount of spectrum that is now available. Is the satellite industry ready to combat interference with the same energy it uses to pursue growth? Join us for a discussion identifying the technologies and anti-jamming techniques that are currently at our disposal and which tools we’ll need to develop as space gets more crowded.