Insights and News
The Space Data Association is at the forefront of the space industry. You can read our latest news and opinions here and find out which events we will be attending.
Upcoming Events
9th European Conference on Space Debris
9th European Conference on Space Debris
Military Space Situational Awareness
Military Space Situational Awareness
News & Views
Role of the Industry in Safeguarding the use of Space
Satellite technology has advanced significantly over the last decade, and this technological advancement along with the increased need for connectivity, has fuelled the rapid and unprecedented expansion of the commercial satcom industry. As governments across the...
Babcock International Group Joins the Space Data Association
Ballasalla, Isle of Man, 27 January, 2025: The Space Data Association (SDA) has announced that defence company Babcock International Group, is the latest business to join its membership. Babcock is an international defence, aerospace and security company providing...
Why Milsatcom Needs to Prioritise Space Situational Awareness
Satellite-based communications, surveillance, intelligence, navigation and early warning systems are critical for military operations. However, both the continuous operation of satellite networks and the long-term sustainability of space are reliant on all satellites...
Space Data Association signs the Zero Debris Charter
Ballasalla, Isle of Man, December 4, 2024 – The Space Data Association (SDA) and the European Space Agency (ESA) have decided to strengthen their cooperation on space safety and sustainability. In the framework of this collaboration, the SDA has signed the Zero Debris...
Prof. Dr. Thomas Schildknecht wins Space Data Association’s T.S. Kelso Award
Ballasalla, Isle of Man, 25 November 2024 – Prof. Dr. Thomas Schildknecht has been announced as the recipient of the 2024 T.S. Kelso award by the Space Data Association. Having served the community for over 30 years, Schildknecht is a leading expert in space debris,...
Space Data Association Granted Permanent Observer Status at UN COPUOS
Ballasalla, Isle of Man, 10 July 2024 – The Space Data Association (SDA) has received the recommendation to achieve Permanent Observer Status at the United Nations Committee on the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space (UN COPUOS). During its 67th session, held in Vienna from...
Data Sharing: Risk vs Reward for Space Sustainability
As space continues to get more crowded than ever, there has been an increased focus from across the industry to ensure the long-term sustainability of space. It is also becoming increasingly apparent that sharing data is essential to reach this goal. Without shared...
Space Data Association Announces T.S Kelso Award 2024 Call for Nominations
Ballasalla, Isle of Man, 15th May 2024 – The Space Data Association (SDA) has officially opened its call for nominations for the fourth T.S. Kelso Awards. The esteemed award is presented by the SDA to an individual or group that has made an outstanding impact in the...
SDA Board Thanks Retiring Board Members Pascal Wauthier and Mark Dickinson
Having a strong and effective chairperson is crucial for the success of a board of directors, and for an organisation as a whole. Not only does the chairperson play a key role in ensuring that an organisation operates in the best interests of its stakeholders, but...