PocketQube Conference

Less than 1 month to go to the 8th PocketQube Conference and we've sold a record number of booths! 60% more than any previous event. We also have a record number of talks (25+) covering all aspects of PocketQube satellites mission on orbit and on the drawing board! See you in Glasgow! https://lnkd.in/eWfu5f7M

SPEAKER ANNOUNCEMENT Eduardo Alonso is the Chief Technology Officer (CTO) and co-founder of Hydra Space, a Spanish startup specializing in innovative space and communication technologies. With over 20 years of experience in radio communications, space, and instrumentation, Eduardo has contributed to multinational projects, including those with the European Space Agency such as Gaia and Galileo. HYDRA SPACE In 2016, Eduardo returned to Spain after working in the United Kingdom, coinciding with the birth of his first child. He collaborated with Félix Páez, president of AMSAT-EA, to explore the emerging field of pico-satellites for Internet of Things (IoT) communications. Their partnership led to the successful launch of two self-designed and manufactured pico-satellites under AMSAT-EA. Encouraged by this success, they established Hydra Space in 2021. EMPRENDEDORES

1st PocketQube selfie in orbit!!! Congrats to the Hype we launched into Orbit last month! Another great use case and innovation being demonstrated in orbit Space Technology Centre AGH Alba Orbital

SPEAKER ANNOUNCEMENT Electronics Department at the University of Minho's School of Engineering. He led the development of the "PROMETHEUS-1" satellite, Portugal's first PocketQube satellite, which was launched into space on January 14, 2025, aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket from California. The PROMETHEUS-1 satellite is a compact cube measuring 5 centimeters on each side and weighing 250 grams. It is equipped with battery management and orientation systems, microcontrollers, and a camera designed to capture images from an orbit approximately 500 kilometers above Earth. The satellite was developed in collaboration with Instituto Superior Técnico and Carnegie Mellon University as part of the CMU Portugal Program. CMU PORTUGAL

SPEAKER ANNOUNCEMENT Dan White, Ph.D., is an Associate Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Valparaiso University. He earned his B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. degrees from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. His teaching portfolio includes courses such as Electronics I & II, Power Electronics, and VLSI Design Principles and Tools. His research interests encompass analog electronics, audio processing and amplifiers, integrated circuit design (VLSI), low-power systems, mixed-signal processing, radio electronics, and small satellites. In 2014, Dr. White co-founded the Wireless Research and Electronic Discovery (!WIRED) Lab at Valparaiso University. This lab provides students with hands-on opportunities in wireless technology, including projects like global networks and satellite communications. The lab emphasizes practical experience, allowing students to work on projects such as building antennas and engaging in amateur radio activities.

SPEAKER ANNOUNCMENT John White is the Director of Space Products at Aitech Systems, a company specializing in rugged embedded computing solutions for defense, aerospace, and space applications. In this role, he defines new product development and business strategies, leveraging his extensive experience in space systems to support business development and provide customers with Commercial Off-The-Shelf (COTS) based system solutions. With over 30 years of experience in manned space programs, John's background includes significant contributions to the Space Shuttle, the International Space Station, and work with Blue Origin. He has led Independent Research and Development (IRAD) and Contract Research and Development (CRAD) programs for McDonnell Douglas. Throughout his career, he has been awarded nine patents and has been published in IEEE, SAE, and other industry white papers. His work has earned him several honors for technological advancements from these organizations.

SPEAKER ANNOUNCEMENT MIKE GALVIN - TigerSats (Princeton University) Michael Galvin is a Senior Technical Support Staff member in the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering (MAE) at Princeton University. He serves as the MAE staff advisor for the TigerSats program, Princeton's in-house space initiative focused on designing, building, testing, and launching nanosatellites. TigerSatsIn addition to his role with TigerSats, Michael is the Principal Mechanical Engineer for Princeton's Space Physics Group, contributing to the Solar Wind and Pickup Ion (SWAPI) instrument for NASA's upcoming Interstellar Mapping and Acceleration Probe (IMAP) mission. He also supports the High Contrast Imaging Lab, which develops instrumentation for exoplanet space telescopes, and provides teaching assistance for various MAE courses, including MAE 342: Space System Design. TigerSatsMichael holds bachelor's degrees in mechanical engineering from Georgia Tech and philosophy from Emory University. He earned his master's degree in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering from Princeton University. TigerSats

SPEAKER ANNOUNCEMENT KEVIN SIMMONS - Wolfpack Kevin L. Simmons is a professional educator and aerospace principal investigator renowned for his contributions to aerospace education and satellite development. He founded BLUECUBE Aerospace, Inc., co-created the Aerospace and Innovation Academy, Inc. (AIA), and leads the Wolfpack CubeSat Development Team (WCDT) in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. NSSUnder his leadership, the WCDT has achieved significant milestones, including being the first middle school team to have a CubeSat launched into space in 2018. Simmons has served as Principal Investigator for multiple NASA-selected CubeSat Launch Initiative missions, such as WeissSat-1 and CapSat-1, launched in 2018 and 2022, respectively. He is also the Principal Investigator for the Wolfpack's fourth mission, WolfSat-1, selected by Firefly Aerospace's DREAM 2.0 program for flight in 2025. NSS

SPEAKER ANNOUNCEMENT Stefano Speretta - TU Delft Dr. Stefano Speretta is an Assistant Professor at Delft University of Technology (TU Delft) in the Netherlands.

SPEAKER'S ANNOUNCEMENT Tibor Herman & Peter Puspoki - BME University Tibor Herman is a researcher and PhD student at the Budapest University of Technology and Economics (BME), specializing in PocketQube satellites and their scientific subsystems. POCKETQUBE CONFERENCE He played a pivotal role in developing BME's first two single-unit PocketQube satellites, SMOG-P and SMOG-1 Péter Püspöki is affiliated with the Budapest University of Technology and Economics (BME) in Hungary. He contributed to the development of the MRC-100 satellite, a three-unit PocketQube satellite launched into space in June 2023.