The SMi Group are proud to announce that the 24th annual Global MilSatCom Conference & Exhibition will return on 8th – 10th November 2022 in London, UK.

Join us for a Flight Dynamics Meeting, taking place on Monday, November 30th from 13:00 -16:00 UTC. We will once again be hosting a Flight Dynamics Meeting for our members. The SDA Flight Dynamics meetings are a chance for FD professionals from across our members to get together, discuss current technical challenges and opportunities and understand the latest FD developments within the SDA. This collaboration is becoming all the more important as space continues to get more crowded and complex. We are working on a more detailed agenda which will be available in the coming days but in the meantime, you can register by filling in the form below. 

SDA Members ONLY February, 15th 2023. 15:00 UTC  As you are hopefully aware, the SDA has been working with ComSpoc to enhance the Space Data Center (SDC) and to provide a better service to all of our members. As part of this process, a new SDC interface will be released soon. We would like to invite you to watch a demonstration of the new website functionalities and user interface. This is going to be a great opportunity to get familiar with new SDC and ask any questions you might have so we really hope you can join us.

The Space Data Association will be attending GOVSATCOM 2023 on the 23rd February.  The event will take place at the European Convention Centre in Luxembourg, and will bring together experts from the satellite, governmental, institutional and defence fields to discuss all things Defence and Security.  Our Member, Charlie Law, Senior Manager, Flight Dynamics at SES, will be taking part in a panel session at 14:30 to discuss: ‘The many THREATS to Space Systems and Capabilities: from interference, space debris to space situational awareness’  View the agenda and register for the event here.

This year’s SATELLITE conference takes place at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center, Washington, DC, from March 13th to 16th.  The Space Data Association (SDA) will of course be there to connect with stakeholders from across the space and satellite communities.  SDA Chairman Joe Chan will be taking part in a panel session on March 13th at 10.45am on: ‘Space Domain Awareness: Protecting Assets in Orbit and on Earth’ 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. Register for SATELLITE 2023 here.   Get in touch to book a meeting.

June, 07th 02:00 – 03:00 p.m. UTC  SDA and ComSpoc are working to provide a better service to SDA’s associates. As part of this process, The SDC website is being modified and a new version is about to be released. So, we are inviting members and participants to watch a demonstration of the new website functionalities.    This is going to be a great opportunity to get familiar with new SDC and ask any questions you might have! Feel free to invite other colleagues from within your organisation who might be interested.  Please register below:

Members are invited to join the Space Data Association’s member meeting in July. The meeting will be held remotely. The meeting will include general updates and provide members with an opportunity to raise any queries. Date: 11th July 2023Time: 15:00 BST Registrations are open. We welcome all members to register to attend. Agenda to follow.

This annual congress has emerged as a pivotal event in the global space industry and the 2024 edition promises to be a landmark gathering, building on the success of our previous events. The last edition of the congress witnessed remarkable participation with over 700 delegates and 180 speakers from nearly 30 countries, demonstrating its extensive international reach and influence. Such diversity offers unparalleled opportunities for networking, collaboration, and the exchange of ideas with a global audience. The event was supported ISRO, NSIL, IN-SPACe, DoT, MoD, NITN Aayog, NFSU, NIAS, India Post, BEL, Invest India, RIS and many national and international industry association body. The 2024 edition promises to be even more impactful, offering myriad opportunities for attending, networking, information sharing, speaking, exhibiting, and sponsoring for industry stakeholders like yourself. This year’s theme focuses on “Space Innovation: Bridging Boundaries, Transforming Tomorrow”, a topic that is critical to the future trajectory of our industry. We believe your participation will not only contribute significantly to the discourse but also provide you with valuable insights and connections. Key Features of the Congress: Global Networking: Engage with a diverse group of industry leaders, innovators, and policymakers from India and around the world. Expert Panels and […]