Are you at the APSCC 2024 conference? Did you catch Negar Feher at the On-Orbit Servicing, Mobility and Logistics Panel discussion? Do you agree in the need for universal standards?
We are proud to share that OOX's CEO Negar Feher was moderating an insightful panel discussion "On-Orbit Servicing, Mobility and Logistics" at the 2024 APSCC conference in Bangkok, Thailand yesterday with Marion Andrieux, Chief Commercial Officer at Infinite Orbits and Sébastien Duménil, Chief Commercial Officer at Exotrail. A couple key takeaways from the discussion were: Government Support is Key: Instead of focusing on stringent regulation, governments should focus on becoming active customers of satellite servicing. By investing in these technologies, we can drive innovation and accelerate the availability of these services to meet growing space demands. The Need for Universal Standards: The future of satellite servicing, including refueling and upgradable satellites, is about 15 years away. The biggest barrier? Lack of agreement on universal refueling interfaces. Every year of delay on this front pushes back the timeline for realizing satellite servicing as a widespread reality. The panel's thought-provoking insights underscore the urgency of collaboration, standardization, and government investment in the space industry. Looking forward to APSCC in Taiwan in 2025!