Small satellite revolution in Earth observation: what it means for industry and users
ESA’s Living Planet Symposium, one of the world’s leading Earth observation conferences, opened on 23 June in Vienna. This plenary session took place on Thursday, 26 June.
The session focused on the revolution in satellite technology, from miniaturisation to the serialisation of space manufacturing, and how that has impacted the telecommunication business through the emergence of low-Earth orbit constellations. Concurrently, the continuous reduction in launch costs and the increasing capability of small satellites have facilitated the development of Earth observation constellations in the US, China, and Europe. This session provides an opportunity to hear from key European stakeholders involved in these changes to understand how the industry is adapting and what opportunities are arising to offer new or improved services to users.
Panellists:
- Dominique Gillieron - Head of Projects Department, ESA
- Miguel Angel Palacios - Head of Astrobus Product Policy, ADS
- Florian Deconinck - Vice President, Growth, Open Cosmos
- Elisa Carcaillon - Business Development Director, LoftOrbital
- Raffaella Luglini - Chief Sustainability Officer, Leonardo
- Benoît Mathieu - CEO, OHB Sweden
- Charles Galland - Policy Manager, ASD Eurospace
- Martin Langer - CEO, Ororatech
- Steven Allen - Senior Sales Mgr Government Solutions Europe, Iceye
- Milena Lerario - CEO, e-GEOS
- Pierre Alain Bosc - Head of Sales, ADS CI
- Herve Hamy - CEO, Qairbon
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