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Ensuring Longterm Sustainability of Space and Spectrum Hosted by the Space Data Association and the Satcoms Innovation Group (SIG) 🕰️ 14:35 📆 7th November 2024 📍 London, UK   The SDA and Satcoms Innovation Group will co-host a discussion surrounding the importance of protecting space and spectrum. As the amount of objects in orbit continues to rise, space is becoming increasingly congested and contested. Ensuring longterm sustainability means ensuring both safety of flight and continued and protected use of spectrum. This session will explore the tools and processes already in place, as well as asking what more commercial and military operators need to do to ensure longterm sustainability in an increasingly complex environment.

If you can’t make it to the UK Space Command #DefenceSpace conference, here’s everything you need to know about our showcases: 🛰️ NORSSTrack – our Space Domain Awareness software. Developed to support critical decision making in both defence and civil missions, and to ensure spaceflight safety and sustainability, it’s specifically designed for orbital analyst requirements. 📡 LOCI – our globally deployed sensor network. Designed for observing satellites in Low Earth Orbit, LOCI has been created with the ever-evolving requirements of Space Surveillance & Tracking as its priority; vital in supporting commercial operators, the UK Government's civil liability, and the protection and defence of military assets. 💻 SDA – Our systems are shaping a new age of Space Domain Awareness. Transformative next-generation technologies give our customers the tools to address current and future threats. And we’re making the domain more accessible by integrating commercial off-the-shelf and adaptable tech into our solutions, making space more affordable than ever. Find out more at https://rtxcorp.co/3Bcn6yB #RaytheonNORSS #RaytheonNORSS

𝗔𝗶𝗿𝗯𝘂𝘀 𝗮𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱𝗲𝗱 𝗚𝗲𝗿𝗺𝗮𝗻 𝗔𝗿𝗺𝗲𝗱 𝗙𝗼𝗿𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗺𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗺𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝘀𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗶𝘁𝗲 𝘀𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺 Germany’s armed forces, the Bundeswehr, has awarded Airbus the SATCOMBw 3 prime contract for the next generation secure military satellite system which includes geostationary satellites as well as ground segment, launch and operation for 15 years. The spacecraft are due to be deployed before the end of the decade and the contract value amounts to €2.1 billion. Michael Schoellhorn, CEO of Airbus Defence and Space, said: “After the success of the SATCOMBw Stage 2 programme, which we have been delivering since 2009, this latest contract reinforces our strategic partnership with the Bundeswehr, providing them with a greatly enhanced secure milsatcom capability that is future proofed into the 2040s. At a time when Western democracies are challenged and where the European institutional space ecosystem is struggling, we are excited and grateful to develop and build this leading-edge system. Long term partnerships are crucial to guaranteeing essential sovereignty and capability, and protecting our armed forces in the increasingly unstable geo-political environment.” The contract covers the design, integration, test and in orbit delivery of two new Airbus built military GEO telecommunications satellites which are the successor communications satellites to COMSATBw 1B and 2B. It also includes upgrading of the existing ground segment to operate the new satellites as well as operational services for 15 years, with the possibility of extension.

Even Poland 🇵🇱 is building space infrastructure. The European Investment Bank 🇪🇺 decided to allocate the 300 million € in Polish space capabilities, development of satellite solutions and space-supported services on surface. One of the novelties will be the establishment of the "Geospatial Reconnaissance and Satellite Services Agency" (Agencja Rozpoznania Geoprzestrzennego i Usług Satelitarnych MON RP) within the Ministry of Defense, which will built the Satellite Operations Center #PolishEyesInSpace This is an institutional innovation being prepared for the takeover of the first Polish strategic satellite constellation - French-manufactured Pléiades Neo 🛰️ and subsequent devices. Source: MON RP

France's Pioneering Role in Strengthening European Space Security, Paris, France (SPX) Mar 26, 2024 In the recent decade, the international landscape of space has undergone significant transformations with over 90 countries participating, commercial firms launching satellites regularly, and at least 12 nations establishing military space organizations. Amidst this global evolution, European countries, led by France, have intensified their focus on space security, aligning with their national s, : Paris,

Have you seen how we have shaken up this years Military Space Situational Awareness Conference? Back bigger than ever before with a brand new focus day! New for 2024: Space Sustainability And In-Orbit Services Focus Day Explore the other side of SSA; what we are putting into orbit, and what we can do as a community about it. This timely and vital look into this pressing issue will be done via an entire day dedicated to Space-Sustainability and InOrbit Services. Day 1 Main Conference Join the SSA community and kick start the conference looking at the importance of effective military SSA by assessing the threat. Then hear from the US and UK as they share candid insights into their operational and technical development as well as civil partnerships. Day 2 Main Conference With a focus on global expertise, gain invaluable insights from distinguished experts representing Spain, Italy, Germany, France, Portugal, Belgium, Poland, and the UK. This international consortium of thought leaders promises a wealth of knowledge and diverse perspectives. You can't miss this one - find out more here: https://lnkd.in/eu5hEiyr #MilSpaceSSA24 #MilitarySpace #SpaceSituationalAwareness #SSAConference #SpaceSustainability #InOrbitServices #MilitarySSA #SpaceSecurity #SpaceTechnology #GlobalSecurity #DefenseConference

Indian Space Industry at an inflection point #India's space programme has come a long way and has catapulted the nation at the world stage. Space technology ushers in possibilities for the future which are huge and varied and some of these possibilities are yet to be explored. Few would understand that India's success in space technology enhances possibilities of trade and earning of foreign exchange by providing services which are intrinsic with excellence in this domain. #Space industry in India is at an inflection point and private players have started playing an important role to bring it to a level where it can be the leverage India requires for setting benchmarks for the world. Certain joint endeavours by private and public players have given exceptional dividends in the last one year. Successful launch of 72 satellites by #OneWeb through ISRO has boosted the broadband internet services in the country. Indian National Space Promotion and Authorisation Centre (IN-SPACe) has worked to enable and facilitate the participation of private players in the space domain. Indian Space Association, set up for collaborative development of the private space industry in India, facilitated launch of India's first private rocket by #Skyroot Aerospace and establishment of Mission Control Centre by #Agnikul #Cosmos. Launch of the world's first commercial Space Weather Monitoring System by Digantra, the launch by ISRO of Anand hyperspectral satellite of Pixal and collaborative effort of L&T and HAL to improve the efficiency of Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle are some of the giant leaps in space technology that will help India bring in lot of foreign exchange in the days to come. ISRO, through its commercial arms, has already earned $279 million in foreign exchange by launching satellites for global clients, but this is just the tip of the iceberg. According to #Director #General of Indian Space Association, launch of the Shakuntala constellation by Pixxel has bolstered India's Earth observation capabilities and will help in agriculture, disaster management and environmental monitoring. Launch of commercial satellites by India of friendly foreign countries is sure to boost India's clout not only as a regional player in Asia, but also globally. This collaborative effort of the private and public sector is bound to give dividends economically and also usher in prosperity for humanity in general. Congratulations to Life of Soldiers for their partnership with the Space Association.

What steps is L3Harris taking in response to the growing threat of hypersonic missiles, and what are the key features of the satellites they are producing? What key contract has Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace won in Norway, and how will the satellites provided enhance maritime surveillance and security? What enhancements is Marlink providing to TUI Cruises' Mein Schiff fleet, and how will they improve the onboard digital experience for guests and crew? Find out the answers to these questions and more in our latest news roundup! L3Harris gets green light to produce 16 space-based hypersonic missile trackers – https://lnkd.in/gvBDa8Nu BAE Systems address national skills gap in shipbuilding – https://lnkd.in/eSxQheC3 Space Surveillance Company Vyoma Secures Є5M in New Funding – https://lnkd.in/ggrxh9Tt Marlink’s next generation network solution enhances onboard digital experience at TUI Cruises – https://lnkd.in/eVNE7WPr Spire Taps Neuraspace for Space Traffic Management Platform – https://lnkd.in/ePWdm39R Kongsberg Wins Norwegian Maritime Deal – https://lnkd.in/esk2RQWp World Economic Forum Report Paints Bright Future for the Space Economy – https://lnkd.in/eirkS2cR What are your thoughts on these topics? Do any of these stories resonate with the challenges or opportunities you see in the industry? Let us know in the comments! 👇 Stay tuned each week for our news roundup. We look forward to continuing the conversation on the talent landscape and top stories from across the industry. #newsofthewweek #aerospace #satcom #defence

"We need to move faster" to get imaging satellites into space, experts advise the U.S. government, as reported by Sandra Erwin in SpaceNews — “The commercial satellite industry must innovate further to meet the U.S. military's needs." Starris has been created to fulfill this demand, launching space-qualified optical payloads from idea to orbit in less than one year. Read the article here:  https://lnkd.in/gsdj5cRX

I had the great fortune of recently joining a panel during the MILSAT Symposium. We discussed multi-orbit and mission satellites and how these trends impact military space operations. My main focus revolved around the recent trend that has been labeled by US Space Force leaders as Dynamic Space Operations. Joint Operating Concepts such as maneuver and logistics have increasingly become important on how we view space warfare. Satellites being energy neutral is becoming a thing of the past with the desire to develop on-orbit refueling and maintenance/sustainment of space systems. This makes multi-orbit and multi-mission satellites increasingly important. This also highlights the necessity of reassessing how ground stations (SDA and C2) support space maneuver. At L3Harris Technologies, we challenge ourselves to be thought leaders who analyze trends, address challenges, and provide our customers with recommendations that meet the nation's national security needs.