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Worldwide Satellite Magazine February 2017 SatMagazine The World of Smallsats Special SmallSat Symposium Issue SmallSat Symposium Info Do Smallsats Have a Future in Video? Electrospray Ground Segment Considerations Optical Comms for Smallsats The Fast, Evolving Smallsats Climate Taking the Search Out of Search & Rescue Life Imitates Art Cybersecurity Best Practices for Smallsats Delivering the Globe Now What? Behind the Scenes New Interconnection Tools Estimating the Income Generated The Challenges of New Space Busting Down the Barriers Fake Weather News Extraterrestrial Intelligence InfoBeam

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Silvano Payne, Publisher + Senior Writer Hartley G. Lesser, Editorial Director Pattie Waldt, Executive Editor Jill Durfee, Sales Director, Associate Editor Simon Payne, Development Director Donald McGee, Production Manager Dan Makinster, Technical Advisor Senior ContributorsSimon Davies, Spectre Tony Bardo, Hughes Richard Dutchik, Dutchik Comm. Chris Forrester, Broadgate Publications Karl Fuchs, iDirect Government Services Bob Gough, Carrick Communications Ryan Schradin, SES GS Koen Willems, Newtec Publishing Operations February 2017 AuthorsNatalya Bailey Carolyn Belle Michael David Cole Bill Crandall Gerard Faria Chris Forrester Dr. Jason Held Arild Jose Jensen Adam Keith Walt Mirczak David Mitlyng Dr. Kayyali Mohamed Bob Stanton Randy Segal Corey Springer Sir Martin Sweeting Russ Matijevich Ted Vera Dirk Wallinger Raleigh Werner Tony Wilkey SatMagazine is published 11 times a year by SatNews Publishers, 800 Siesta Way, Sonoma, CA 95476 USA Phone: (707) 939-9306 Fax: (707) 939-9235 2017 Satnews Publishers We reserve the right to edit all submitted materials to meet publication content guidelines, as well as for grammar and spelling errors, or to move articles to an alternative issue to accommodate publication space requirements, or remove content due to space restrictions. Submission of content does not constitute acceptance of said material by SatNews Publishers. Edited materials may, or may not, be returned to author and/or company for review prior to publication. The views expressed in SatNews Publishers various publications do not necessarily reflect the views or opinions of SatNews Publishers. All rights reserved. All included imagery is courtesy of, and copyright to, the respective companies and/or named individuals. SatMagazine6 SatMagazine February 2017Table of ContentsInfoBeam ......................................................................................... 8 to 26 SmallSat Symposium Keynote Speakers ................................................. 30 SmallSat Symposium Speakers ........................................................ 32The Forrester Report: SmallsatsDo They Have A Future In Video? .........50 by Chris Forrester, Senior ContributorElectrospray: A Powerful Third Option for Electric Satellite Propulsion.... 52 by Natalya Bailey and Ralph Werner Ground Segment Considerations for LEO and MEO Satellites: .............. 54 An AvL Technologies Perspective, by Tony Wilkey Optical Communication Systems for Smallsats: ...................................... 56 A BridgeSat Perspective, by David Mitlyng A Euroconsult Canada Analysis: .............................................................. 58 The Fast, Evolving Smallsats Climate, by Adam Keith Using Smallsats to Take the Search Out of Search & Rescue: ........... 62 A HawkEye 360 Perspective, by Russ Matijevich Smallsat StartupsLife Imitates Art ....................................................... 64 A Hogan Lovells Perspective, by Randy Segal Cybersecurity Best Practices for Smallsat Ground Networks ................. 68 A Kratos Perspective, by Ted Vera Delivering The Globe: An Interview with KSAT and Astro Digital .......... 70 by Arild Jose Jensen ................................................... 72 A KSF Space Perspective, by Dr. Kayyali Mohamed My Payload Wont Fit Into A CubeSat Now What? ............................. 74 A NovaWurks Perspective, by Walt Mirczak & Bill Crandall An NSR Analysis: Behind the Scenes of the Smallsat Revolution ............ 76 By Carolyn Belle New Interconnection Tools for Smallsat Electronics: .............................. 78 An Omnetics Connector Corporation Perspective, by Bob Stanton Estimating the Income Generated from a Satellite Mission: ................... 80 A Saber Astronautics Perspective, by Dr. Jason Held The Challenges of New Space: ................................................................ 82 A Surrey Satellite Technology Perspective, by Sir Martin Sweeting Busting Down the Barriers Facing Space Entrepreneurs: ....................... 84 A York Space Systems Perspective, by Dirk Wallinger The Gathering StormThe Threat of Fake Weather News .................... 84 by Cory Springer Collecting Evidence of Extraterrestrial Intelligence ............................... 88 by Michael David ColeABS Global Limited ..................................................... 39 Advantech Wireless ...................................................... 7 AMERGINT Technologies ............................................ 13 Arabsat Satellite ......................................................... 41 AvL Technologies .......................................................... 2 Ball Aerospace .............................................................. 1 BridgeSat, Inc. ............................................................... 5 Cobham Advanced Electronic Solutions ....................... 4 Cobham Semiconductor Solutions .............................. 25 Comtech EF Data ........................................................ 19 Comtech Xicom Technology, Inc. ................................ 23 CPI Satcom Products ..................................................... 3 CubeSpace .................................................................... 9 DataPath, Inc. .............................................................. 33 Hiltron Communications .............................................. 21 Hogan Lovells .............................................................. 92 KSATKongsberg Satellite Services .......................... 29 L-3 Narda-MITEQ ........................................................ 45 Mitsubishi Heavy Industries ........................................ 91 Natl Assoc. of BroadcastersNAB ............................ 67 ND SatCom GmbH ...................................................... 35 NovaWurks .............................................................. 31 Omnetics Connector Corporation ............................... 11 Orbital Systems ........................................................... 43 Orbit Logic Incorporated ............................................ 37 Space Foundation ....................................................... 49 ..................... 47 Superior Satellite EngineersSSE .............................. 17 Tango Wave ................................................................ 15 The Digital Ship ........................................................... 61 W.B. Walton Enterprises, Inc. ..................................... 27Advertiser Index

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8 8 The Satnews team was onsite to witness the doubly successful launch of SpaceXs Falcon 9 soar through the atmosphere to eventually release 10 of Iridiums NEXT satellites.The team described the sensation as bone shaking even from the distance of three miles. On Earth, the booster successfully descended at sea on the companys automated drone ship aptly named Just Read the Instructions. and data services across the globe. Thrusts performance capacity. This is the start of a series of Iridium months, and marks the beginning of one of the biggest tech refreshes in history, completely replacing the only satellite global communications coverage. InfoBeam SpaceXs Double Successes... Launches Iridums SatellitesPlus, the Booster Returns To Base X marks the spot as Spacexs booster slowly descends onto Just Read the Instructions.

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SES Discloses the New Owner of the AMC-3 Satellite InfoBeam10 Among those technologies is a unique hosted payload from Iridiums partner Aireon, visibility across the planet. and begin providing service to Iridiums This is one of the largest commercial satellite systems being built today, said Today, Iridium launches a new era in the history of our company and a new era in space as we start to deliver the next-generation of satellite communications We have been working endless hours for the last eight with 10 Iridium NEXT satellites successfully moment. We are incredibly thankful for all of the hard work from our team, as well as our partners, to help us achieve this milestone. Both Thales Alenia Space, System Prime subcontractor for production, Orbital ATK, have been integral in the development of the spacex.com iridium.com thalesgroup.com/en/worldwide/space/space http://orbitalatk.com On January 9, Satnews.com shared information about Global Eagle Entertainment (GEE) in discussions with a leading satellite provider to purchase satellite transponders for an estimated price of approximately $50 million, to support a large aviationconnectivity customer. Since then the curtain has been pulled back, press releases issued and the satellite projected design life. leasing capacity for a set amount of time, the move enabling substantial cost savings, that into an inclined orbit. contingency operations, operators sometimes and terminals. the go. geemedia.com ses.com

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12 Japan Suffers a Smallsat Launch FailureThe rocket was touted as the smallest one capable of launching a satellite; however, something obviously went very wrong. forced the space agency to abort ignition of the host rockets second stage. carrying a miniature Earth observation Agency said. The agency aborted ignition of the second stage three minutes into the launch after discovering a glitch in the communications system. The rocket and its tiny payload then tumbled into the sea. Its very regrettable. Wed like to determine the cause of the failure, said later in the day. The space agency said the rocket stopped sending signals to the operations center just to launch a rocket of this size, it said. developed as a potential vehicle for launching space industry. The cause of the failure is not known at all yet. All we can do is just analyze the data we got until communications were disrupted, rocket development. I hope they wont be discouraged and will try another launch, because demand for launches of minisatellites is growing worldwide. progress in rocket development in recent years and added that Japan should invest more in fundamental research and images of Earths surface for about a month burning up. for satellite launches, used commercially available devices found in home electronics on entering the space launch business. to produce and launch the slender rocket.global.jaxa.jp/ Article source: Kyodo News An SS-520 rocket is shown in this undated photo from the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency.

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Airbus Invitation... Enter the SpaceDataHighway Challenge13Airbus doesnt want to be the only one having fun... described as one of the most ambitious and forward-looking communication systems in operation today, since November 23, Airbus has been transmitting data in near real-time through space at a rate of 1.8 gigabytes per second based on laser technology.To encourage innovation and enlarge the application portfolio, Airbus has opened the Enter the SpaceDataHighway challenge for business ideas for using this technology. Airbus Bizlab is a business incubator in support them in the realization of prototypes, market studies or the launch of a product. The that enables space related businesses and innovative ideas into a business reality. space communication system combining geostationary orbit to deliver a unique, thereby making data latency a thing of the past. It can help revolutionize a number of areas, including the handling of humanitarian crises, maritime security and environmental protection by receiving satellite imagery in The Sentinel satellites of the European or the International Space Station. advantage of mobility. Therefore, the scope of possible applications is vast, said Hughes space ecosystem. program as part of a publicprivate partnership. edrs-spacedatahighway.com/challenge

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14 ISRO Aims for Launch of 103 SatellitesPerhaps a surprising statement from Indias ISRO... with less than a month left for the proposed launch of 103 satellites at one go, Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has said their aim is to maximize their capability to handle large numbers of satellites with each launch and the agencys aim is not to set a record. accomplish these projects. We are not looking at it as a record or anything. We are just trying to maximize our capability with each launch and trying to utilize that launch for the ability it has got and get the maximum in return A S Kiran Kumar told reporters. foreign passengers. They are all actually a constellation, they are getting into a constellation of satellites providing observation of Earth, Kumar said. The three Indian satellites are of the launches. The next one is going to carry a number of satellites from various companies along with our own Cartosat-2 series satellite and immediately following that we have GSLV Mark III and Mark II.... we are targeting, but beyond that we are trying to work for almost one launch a month, he said. The prime driver for all of this is to increase the capacity. Though we have the number of satellites in operation, we require many more for providing the necessary services that is needed, he added. As we are progressing, we need to look at long-term. So what we are looking beyond Chandrayan-2, for which we are already working on an approved program, Kumar said. Beyond that, the Mars second mission and Venus mission are all on the horizon. We have to go through the various studies and then formulate, get the approvals and then move. Right now, [all of these missions] are all in the study phase, he added. ISRO is conducting tests for hazard simulated lunar craters have been created to evaluate the performance of the system. a partnership agreement regarding the sharing of satellite launch technology. To a question on the agreement, Kumar said, Currently, we are working with them on Oceansat-3... and then we are working for a future payload, on an infrared imaging sensor. We are also looking at possibilities of working with them in various areas of future developments of satellites, launch vehicles, he added. program and had also launched satellites for them. isro.gov.in/Article source: India Times Artistic rendition of Cartosat-2 satellite.

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InfoBeam Tyvak NanoSatellite Systems Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Terran Orbital, provides turnkey nanosatellite solutions for civil and commercial customers around the worldand now the company has been awarded a contract by NASAs Small Spacecraft Technology Program to provide a series of CubeSats for the agencys upcoming testing and operations support of up to four different payloads, performance, mission assurance processes, and budget. third of its volume for a technology payload. precision pointing for propulsive maneuvers. Beyond the spacecraft operations for each satellite. on orbit. technologies to stabilize spacecraft, and laser communication systems from spacecraft to the ground. tyvak.com/nasa.gov/mission_pages/cubesats/index.html CubeSat design. Image is courtesy of Tyvak Nanosatellite Systems. 15

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Interorbital Systems (IOS) watched their the Japanese HTV-6 rocket and sat-kit builders: an Ubatuba, Brazil Middle School with its Tancredo Sat-1 and OSNSAT from California start-up Open Space Network. TubeSat Personal Satellite Kit, the ultimate The TubeSat kit is one of IOS inventions and one of our bestselling productsa teaching tool that instructs the builder to create the One of the IOS TubeSats launched to the organization facilitated the payload placement, are equally popular and affordable at a a launch on a future mission of Interorbitals rocket systems and the guidance and control a commercial rocket company to the surface and interplanetary navigation technology. For more about Interorbital Systems and its Launching Into Space 3.0... An Interorbital Systems Perspective milsatmagazine.com/story. php?number=1512656321 planetary.org/multimedia/ planetary-radio/show/2017/0102-randamilliron-interorbital.html 16 Interorbital Systems on a TubeSat Roll InfoBeam

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17 AMERGINT Increases Their CapabilitiesEight years ago, AMERGINT began to transform the satellite ground systems market by moving SATCOM processing into software applications.This objective quickly spread to time data acquisition and spacelift range architecture is the single unifying technology that makes this a reality.The transformative capability and Four years ago we doubled the size of our facility when we moved to our current location With the completion of our expansion, we are doubling that space yet again to more than thirty thousand square feet. The latest addition includes lab space for additional development, integration, test, and support for large projects. support a broader range of programs and customers in house.Customer adoption of our softFEP and satTRAC products has really accelerated in the past few years, said Rob Andzik, Our products are used on many mission critical systems. We understand the importance of the trust placed in us and we are committed to providing the best talent, products, and customer support possible. As a result, we are strategically seeking both experienced engineers and recent college graduates to add to our team. This new expansion gives us the high quality work environment and needed lab space to support our projected growth. As we begin our ninth year, we are tactically focused on delivering technology and managing our growth in a way that allows us to continue our exceptional support for all of our customers to the satellite ground, test, and data acquisition markets. For more information or 719-522-2800. amergint.com/

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A Metallic Mission for SSL and NASAThe metallic asteroid 16 Psyche, as of yet one of the most massive asteroids within the asteroid belt and is now the focus of is going to be providing the spacecraft platform for a NASA Discovery Mission to explore this spatial concern, which is believed to be a stripped planetary core. can be studied. capable composite structure spacecraft routine cadence. to serve a broad range of applications, sensing, to commercial communications. satellite assembly. in building state of the art spacecraft, position understand of the early days of the solar system and the formation of terrestrial planets. sun than is the Earth. This asteroid measures and, unlike most other asteroids that are rocky or icy bodies, is thought to be comprised mostly of metallic iron and nickel, similar to Earths core. rocky outer layers due to a number of violent collisions billions of years ago. their layersincluding cores, mantles and crustsearly in their histories.This is an opportunity to explore a new type of world not one of rock or ice, but of metal Tempe. 16 Psyche is the only known object of its kind in the solar system, and this is the only way humans will ever visit a core. We learn about inner space by visiting outer space.Psyche, also a robotic mission, is targeted sslmda.com/ jpl.nasa.gov/ Artistic rendition of the Psyche spacecraft. Image is courtesy of SSL/ASU/P. Rubin/NASA JPL-Caltech.18

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19 Multi-Band Comms For Stena Line from Marlink multi-band communications network. addition to operational applications and As one of the largest ferry operators in Europe people a year travel to their destination communications as a critical passenger satisfaction indicator so it is committed to offering the best available technology and redundancy and value for money. services for connectivity during voyages enables high availability of voice and Internet, serving hundreds of passengers optimize connectivity based on current available for other vessels and passengers Internet connectivity that can be relied upon throughout a voyage. marlink.com/ stenaline.com/

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20 GreDom-Insert from RUAG Space is a Real WinnerAn invention in the area of satellite construction by the University of Applied Sciences and Arts, Northwestern Switzerland FHNW, with support from its industrial partner, RUAG Space, has been awarded the 2016 YPSOMED Innovation Prizethe automation process subsequently developed on the basis of this invention contributed to RUAG Space acquiring a major project. GreDomInsert. This is a novel kind of insert that is installed and bonded in satellite panels fully automatically. instruments, assemblies and sensors to be satellite. An average communications satellite This invention produced at FHNW is a perfect example of targeted, innovative and forward-looking collaboration between research and business. This automatically cuts panels to size, drills holes, applies adhesive and places the inserts The manufacturing time for satellite enabling considerable cost savings. This revolutionary invention provides an The fact that we have been awarded the contract to construct the OneWeb satellite structure is partly due to this automated means we stand out from the competition, satellites should provide blanket broadband largest series production in the history of satellite construction. Product development for the space Engineerings focus areas. research and development. The inventors of the revolutionary Foundation aims to motivate creative and innovative teams or individuals to incorporate the needs of industry and services in their The projects presented should therefore products, procedures, methods or services. ruag.comSandwich panel with inserts as part of a satellite structure. Image is courtesy of RUAG Space.

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22 KVH Upgrades and Plans to Include IoT and OneWebAt the 19th Annual Needham Growth Conference in New York, KVH CEO Martin Kits van Heyningen announced that his company is initiating an upgrade to mix high-throughput capacity from geostationary and LEO satellites into its network that will triple current speeds. He added that spot beam satellites that have a capacity per second, improvement over the technology that This has been his ambition for a number of years, offering higher speeds at maritime vessels. Kits van Heyningen estimated the companys addressable market at about Aperture Terminals, or VSATs, currently for We are at the beginning of a major upgrade cycle in this market. The technology that has been used is over 10 years old now, he said. L-band satphone-type technology is really no longer adequate for modern operations, but about 40,000 vessels are still using that, and those are getting speeds that are in kilobits per second, not in megabits per second. We see a lot of those customers upgrading to VSAT over the next few years. KVH manufactures satellite terminals and other equipment and currently is preparing into geostationary HTS this year. tap into the higher speed services, but that it It is a little bit like 3G, if you want to stick the higher speeds, there is an upgrade path both for the install base as well as for new customers, he said. backhaul systems. He said maritime antennas already have Other projects include developing an emissions reporting from maritime vessels, kvh.com KVH CEO Martin Kits van Heyningen On January 9, Satnews.com shared information about Global Eagle Entertainment (GEE) in discussions with a leading satellite provider to purchase satellite transponders for an estimated price of approximately $50 million, to support a large aviationconnectivity customer. Since then, the curtain has been pulled back, press releases issued and the satellite leasing capacity for a set amount of time, the move enabling substantial cost savings, that into an inclined orbit. for contingency operations, operators to gradually shift that can be an issue for and terminals, its not a serious matter for the go. geemedia.com New AMC-3 Owner Artistic rendition of the newly named Eagle-1 satellite.

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PCI Geomatics is going to be collaborating closely with Deimos Imaging to support the PanGeo Alliance. support for pansharpening, atmospheric and automatic mosaicking and color balancing operations.Support for many of the sensors has already been implemented by dedicated customer portal, support. pcigeomatics.com, to provide helpful coming months. According to Arnold Hougham, Vice to the Earth Observation community, imagery to deliver products and services to their customers on a daily basis. to operations for essential image processing based demonstrations through the marketing analysis and information can be performed on pcigeomatics.com/ pangeo-alliance.com/ PanGeo Alliance Obtains PCI Geomatics Support23

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24 O3bs Debt DisappearsThe last of O3bs debt has been taken care of by SES S.A. (Euronext Paris and Luxembourg Stock Exchange: SESG). funding rate. the proceeds of the hybrid bond issued by The early completion of the O3b debt creation for shareholders and enhances SESs overall return on its investment in O3b. O3bs unique global solution represents an important growth accelerator long-term returns. ses.com o3bnetworks.com/ Xplore Technologies Corp. and CLS America take it to the tablets with the Thorium X, a satellite communications tablet system built on the Xplore XSLATE D10 Android rugged tablet PC. branded system. selected to serve as the underlying platform One of Xplores strengths tablet technologies that allow OEMs such as CLS to customize and implement futureproof mobility solutions based on our industry leading platforms. By adding satellite data communications capabilities to the best Android rugged tablet on the marketthe Xplore XSLATE D10CLS both expands the addressable market and enables increased ROI for customers with off the grid mobile workforces. effectiveness of mobile communications. continuity in their professional activities from any remote location around the globe, and probably We know that communications challenges in places or during times when no cellular or WiFi is available costs global industries and governments millions of dollars Thorium X now allows people to stay connected via satellite 100 percent of the time, and at a fraction of the cost of satellite phones. and monitoring, and send electronic forms, among other critical tasks, via satellite in available as a tablet app and desktop platform to securely facilitate mapping perform data compilation and transmissions in The launch of Thorium X means that users no longer have to rely solely on WiFi or cellular network connections. This is a huge win for people and teams who work in remote areas, or during times that other communications have been compromised, especially those supporting global operations related to emergency management, military, environmental monitoring, government, , Kelly added. xploretech.com/D10 Take One Tablet and Feel Better About Global Comms

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26 Drilling with ExpertiseSignalhorns hybrid network solutions have been awarded an extended contract by major drilling contractors for its multi-site operations within the Middle East (Oman) and North Africa (Algeria). that are located in some of the harshest and from Signalhorns ability to deliver a reliable, to the customers requirements. provide the mission critical communications European facilities. Signalhorn, said, This extended contract award from a major drilling company demonstrates Signalhorns commitment of renewed growth in the energy sector that has been consistently built throughout Signalhorns 44 year experience. With a wide portfolio of trusted solutions and highly trained, local personnel on the ground throughout the Middle East and African continent we can ensure that our customers receive outstanding service and support regardless of where they operate. signalhorn.com Cambodia has one of the fastest rates of forest loss in the world. In broad swaths of the country, densely forested landscapes even those in protected areashave been clear-cut over the past decademuch of the forest has been cleared for rubber plantations and timber. satellite data to track the rate of forest loss on a global scale. Though other countries have lost more milesof forest. landscape has been profound, as revealed by near the border of the Kampong Thom and other economic datasets have demonstrated that changes in global rubber prices and a surge of foreign investors for agriculture, timber production, and other uses. Researchers outside the concessions. role in revealing the scope of deforestation. global map of forest change. The map above, users can subscribe for email updates. The freely available alert system is already Peru, and Brazil. The researchers hope to earthobservatory.nasa.gov/IOTD/ view.php?id=89413 The Incredible Shrinking Forests of Cambodia Image acquired in December of 2000. Image acquired October 30, 2015.

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WORKSHOPSMonday, February 6th, 20179:00 am 12:00 pm Lovelace Room Legal and Regulatory Roadmap CONFERENCEDay 1 Tuesday February 7th, 2017 Day 2 Wednesday February 8th, 2017 WORKSHOPS: FEBRUARY 6thCONFERENCE: FEBRUARY 7th 8th TM SMALLSAT SYMPOSIUM SILICON VALLEY 2017 SMALLSATSHOW.COM

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SmallSat Symposium Keynote Speakers Surrey Satellite Technology Ltd.Professor Sir Martin Sweeting pioneered rapid-response, low-cost and highly capable small satellites using modern consumer (COTS) electronics devices to change the economics of space.In 1985, he founded a spin-off University company (SSTL), which has now designed, built, launched and operated in orbit 49 nano-, microand mini-satellites. These smallsats include the international Disaster Monitoring Constellation (DMC). SSTL also built all of the 22 navigation payloads for the European Galileo operational constellation and a low-cost, medium-resolution SAR minisatellite (NovaSAR). SSTL has grown to 500 staff in number, with annual revenues of $150 milliontotal export sales to 24 countries have approached $1 billion. As Chairman of the Surrey Space Centre as well as being a distinguished professor at the University of Surrey, Sir Martin heads a team of 90 faculty and doctoral researchers investigating advanced smallsat concepts and techniques, acting as the research laboratory for SSTL a true example of real academic-commercial synergy. Sir Martin has been appointed OBE and knighted by HM The Queen, elected a Fellow of the Royal Society and a Fellow of the Royal Academy of Engineering, and he has received the prestigious von Karman Wings Award from CalTech/JPL. The Sunday Times DFJ board responsibilities include Planet Labs, SpaceX, Synthetic Genomics, and Tesla Motors (TSLA). He was the founding VC investor in Hotmail, Interwoven (IWOV), Kana (KANA), and NeoPhotonics (NPTN). He also led DFJs investments in other companies that were acquired for $12 billion in aggregate. Previously, Steve was an R&D Engineer at Hewlett-Packard, where seven of his communications chip designs were fabricated. He also worked in product marketing at Apple and NeXT Software and management consulting with Bain and Company. also holds an MS in electrical engineering and MBA from Stanford. Steve was selected by Deloitte as Venture Capitalist of the Year, by Forbes as one of Techs Best Venture Investors, by the VC Journal Fortune as part of their Brain Trust of Top Ten Minds and The Valleys Sharpest VC on the cover of Business 2.0. SatMagazine February 2017 30 By Silvano Payne

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SmallSat Symposium SpeakersChad Anderson, Managing Director Space Angels Network Prior to his current roles, Anderson enjoyed a successful prominent advocate of the entrepreneurial space industry the subject, including publications in Space Policy Journal market assessment for commercial lunar services, and the economic case Dr. Eric Anderson, President And One Technologies angel investor in emerging space and IOT. He has contributed small and large companies, government and academia. He have small satellite based capabilities in Earth observation, business strategy, technology and innovation across multiple markets. Eric large optical observatories. At Sikorsky he evaluated composite structures and and military helicopters. Rob Andzik, President AMERGINT Technologies designed, implemented, and maintained satellite communication systems for programs including the International Space Station, Jason Andrews, CEO space streamlines the process and reduces the cost to access and effective David A. Anhalt, President Blue Residuum on customer acquisition and technology partnerships. Prior to test operations and program management responsibilities Jenny Barna, Launch Manager Spire Global, Inc propulsion engineer at Orbital Sciences, supporting and ultimately leading the propulsion team on successful Orbital emerging markets like smallsats and hosted payloads. Chris Baugh, President NSR Northern Sky Research independent, actionable market research and consulting he covered all aspects of the satellite market. Prior to Pioneer, Natalie Bednar, Director of Business Development Robert Bell, Executive Director Society of Satellite Professionals International practices and promoting enormous contributions of satellite security. His team has also established effective partnerships satellite topics, Robert has contributed content to Satellite News, SatMagazine February 2017 32 By Jill Durfee, Associate Editor

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Dr. Sami BenAmor, Director of Marketing Thales Alenia Space held different research and teaching positions in France and system engineering to program management. He transferred for the system division during several years. He is presently John Booher, Partner Hogan Lovells industries, including the aerospace and satellite industries. His clients include multinational corporations, private Dr. Chris Boshuizen, Entrepreneur in Residence Data Collective VC launched more satellites into space than any other company consequences of accelerating technological development. Phil Carrai, President Kratos Technology and Training DivisionPhil is responsible for all aspects of business operations, sales, Dr. Sean Casey, Managing Director Silicon Valley Space Center to instrument design and construction. He served as management and technical lead for SOFIAs science instrument development program, lead for science instrument integration and commissioning, and Dr. Bruce Chesley, VP, Global Broadband Network & Space Systems Defense, Space and Security Boeing Bruce leads the design, development, deployment and and communication services. Prior to his latest position, Previously, he served as the director of Advanced Space business unit. He led a Phantom Works team that developed senior member of the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics and a member of the American Astronautical Society.Satish Chetty, Co-Founder and VP of Software Systems Hera Systems strategies, and roadmaps. His team designs and develops published in Environmental Monitor. Satish has a Bachelor of Science in electrical Carissa Christensen, Managing Partner The Tauri Group SmallSat Symposium Speakers SatMagazine February 2017 34

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SmallSat Symposium Speakers 36 SatMagazine February 2017 Craig Clark, Founder Clyde Space Ltd. in the Queens birthday Honors list for his services to Innovation and Technology.Robert R. Cleave, Director, Vice President, Commercial Space Lockheed Martin including payload engineering, satellite design and launch currently manages Advanced Programs and Investments. His Mike Collett, Founder and Managing Partner Promus Ventures James Crawford, Founder and CEO Orbital InsightOrbital Insight is a geospatial big data company using computer vision and data science to process satellite and economic trends and objective insights for multiple industries.Kara Cunzeman, Strategic and Global Awareness Directorate The Aerospace CorporationAerospace prides itself on solving the hard problems and brings innovative solutions to problems of national developed unique laboratory capabilities and analytical commercial space companies and offering core services across the entire systems development and operations insight into global space advancements, technology development, and space Stuart Daughtridge, Vice President of Advance Technology Kratos Technology and Training Solutions of several major commercial programs. Before joining the Tahara Dawkins, Director, Commercial Remote NOAA National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has been intimately involved in space policy and the policy, security, and market issues related to commercial Chris DeMay, Founder and COO HawkEye 360 Engineering and a BS in Business Information Technology, both from Virginia Tech.Dr. Lars Dyrud, CEO OmniEarth is involved in basic and applied research in plasma physics, applications and Jaime Estela, CEO Spectrum Aerospace Research Corporation operations and systems engineering and supported several managing the company Spectrum Aerospace Technologies

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Liz Evans, Partner Dentons US LLP a variety of domestic and foreign passenger and cargo Debra Facktor Lepore, VP and GM of Strategic Operations Ball Aerospace & Technologies Corp Dr. Shahin Farshchi, Partner Lux Capital aircraft, space, robots, and computers. He started his career Allen Griser, Business Manager General Dynamics Mission Systems SATCOM Technologies leadership and overall management of business operations. Dr. Shay Har-Noy, VP and General Manager DigitalGlobe David Hartshorn, Secretary General GVF Global VSAT Forum Jonathan Hofeller, Vice President of Commercial Sales SpaceX business development efforts across the globe. He is also headed the companys business development efforts in Susan J. Irwin, President Irwin Communications, Inc. operators, manufacturers, broadcasters, government agencies SmallSat Symposium Speakers SatMagazine February 2017 38

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Talbot Jaeger, Founder & Chief Technologist NovaWurks development and all projects at the company. With more than managed and directed project concepts, systems engineering, building block, delivering product from initial design to the Jaeger has bachelor degrees in biochemistry and information computer John P. Janka, Partner Latham & Watkins LLP such as The Legal 500 US, Euromoneys Expert Guides to the Worlds Leading TMT Lawyers, Euromoneys The Best of The Best USA-Telecoms, The International Whos Who of Telecoms & Media Lawyers and Super Lawyers. laude. His book, The Technology, Media and Telecommunications Review, is in Dr. Andrew E. Kalman, is Founder, President and Chief Technologist Pumpkin Dr. Gareth Keane, Senior Investment Manager Qualcomm Ventures Spire. He started his professional career as an engineer, and spent many years in engineering roles. He graduated After eight years of solving technology challenges in successively smaller silicon Adam Keith, Managing Director Euroconsult Canada agencies, government organizations and commercial actors of Euroconsults Space and Earth observation practice. research and consulting activity in the EO sector. Adam leads Earth Observation: Market Prospects Karl A. Kensinger, Deputy Chief, Satellite Division FCC International Bureau Satellite Engineering Branch, and as a Special Advisor and then Dr. Josef Koller, Senior Advisor Josef is a senior staff analyst responsible for providing key international strategy efforts to implement the Presidents DevelopmentAndrew M. Kwas, Engineering and Technology Strategist Northrop Grumman Corp. specializing in satellite development, astrophysics projects and using advanced additive manufacturing techniques, and miniaturization of UrtheCast y formulation, business development, government relations, corporate development, and company that serves the rapidly evolving geospatial and Wallis Laughrey, Vice President, Space Systems RaytheonAs a member of the SAS leadership team Wallis oversees all Space Systems programs, developing the organizations vision, strategy and plans. He also has direct responsibility for the precision clock and high energy laser campaigns and SAS as program manager for a family of products employed on holds a bachelors degree from the Air Force Academy, a masters degree in public the Air Force Association, American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics, SmallSat Symposium Speakers 40 SatMagazine February 2017

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Johanne Lecomte, Vice-President Thales Alenia Space also occupied various leadership positions at Telesat, Amos by Chris Lewicki President and CEO Planetary Resources, Inc. participated in assembly, test and launch operations for both bachelors and masters degrees in Aerospace Engineering and serves as technical compass, and leads day to day operations.Daniel Lim, President & CEO Xtenti, LLC for the space industry and creates tangible solution sets that and mission integration, and continues to serve as a Reservist for the Air Force. Dr. Tony Lin, Counsel, Washington, DC Hogan Lovells communications regulatory matters and advises clients on such matters before international organizations and federal and state and state public utility commissions. His satellite transactional satellite transfer of control and assignment agreements, satellite manufacturing agreements, and other commercial satellite arrangements. Prior to joining Christopher Loghry, Business Development Manager Moog Access and Integrated Systems business unit in a business development role in addition to a supporting engineering role for propulsion, launch vehicle, and spacecraft missions. for seven years performing spacecraft propulsion system Adam Maher, Founder and President Ursa Space Systems Inc. Dr. Clare Martin, Vice President of Programs Surrey Satellite Technology US there including head of telecommunications and navigation and Attila Matas, Head of the Space Publications and Registration Division by administrations for inclusion in the formal coordination efforts to treat the space notices using computer tools for data capture, validation and publishing, resulting in the Barry A. Matsumori, Senior Vice President Business Development & Advanced Concepts Virgin Galactic and business. He is responsible for the development of primarily at Qualcomm, in developing mobile communications technologies SEAKR and evolution into the processing system business area and continues planning the future generation of space processing technology at SEAKR. He is currently spearheading the largest contract to date. In his portfolio are several other SmallSat Symposium Speakers SatMagazine February 2017 42

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Sunil Nagaraj, Vice President, Bessemer Venture Partners also serves on the board of the San Francisco Amateur Astronomers. Ryo Nakamura, Director, Business Development Department Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Carlos Niederstrasser, Business Development and Special Initiatives Orbital ATK series of professional development courses taught by and for Orbital ATK employees. He is responsible for Orbital mission demonstrated the feasibility of launching multiple picosatellites from Steve Oldham, Vice President, Strategic Business Development holding a variety of positions in systems engineering, program Dara A. Panahy, Partner Milbank, Tweed, Hadley & McCloy involved in the aerospace and communications industries. aerospace manufacturers, launch services providers, offerings, high yield debt, investment grade bonds, project reorganizations and in negotiating project contracts. His recent representations include numerous commercial satellite and launch services procurements Andrew Petro, Program Executive for Solar Electric Propulsion and Small Spacecraft Technology NASA then in Engineering on human space vehicles, orbital debris control, advanced space propulsion, lunar transportation, lunar cryocooler technology projects and other efforts supporting demonstration Bruce Pittman, Chief System Engineer NASA Ames Research Center Headquarters on programs ranging from orbital applications of the International Space Station and other orbiting commercial been involved in high technology project management and system engineering in a variety of industries for Chris Quilty, President Quilty Analytics LLC analysis, and investment diligence on all aspects of the Satellite and Space industry. Prior to establishing Quilty Analytics in macro, sector, and thematic research reports on the industrial, Christopher Richins, Cofounder & CEO RBC Signals infrastructure as a service. Richins began his career as an he supported multiple launch campaigns from the shipbased equatorial launch site. After business school, he completed an management consultant. Post Bain, Richins held management SmallSat Symposium Speakers 44 SatMagazine February 2017

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George Romaniuk, Product Line Manager, Space Sector Aitech Defense Systems, Inc. Martin Canales Romero Consultant responsible for project acquisition, procurement planning and technical GeoOptics Federation, a trade association that represents the dozens of companies that are reinventing the space industry. At operations and spoke to many audiences about the Emmanuel Sauzay, Director, Commercial Space Airbus Defense and Space, IncEmmanuel graduated as an Aerospace Engineer from the spent most of his career in the Space Systems division of operations, program management, business development Randy S. Segal, Partner, Co-Lead Satellite Practice Hogan LovellsRandy Segal is a global satellite and frontier technology ventures, system procurement, technology development, respect to Satellite and Hosted Payload Procurements. Randy received School. She is recognized as a top Satellite, Technology, Telecoms and HawkEye 360 Encryption Systems. Johns investment activities and Dr. George F. Sowers, Director, Vice President, Advanced Programs & Chief Scientist roadmaps, operations concepts, and business models that meet various potential customer future space architecture needs and John Stack, Managing Director, Aerospace Leader The McLean Group Advisory Team Leon Stepan, Lead Mission Operations Analyst Planet Labs and analysis, automating satellite operations, satellite orbit determination and conjunction response. Planets mission is to image the entire Earth every day, using a Sid Stewart, Portfolio Manager Satellite Solutions Harris CorporationThe Satellite Solutions group at Harris provides affordable remote sensing mission solutions to commercial and SmallSat Symposium Speakers SatMagazine February 2017 46

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Chris Stott, Founder, Chair & CEO ManSat David Strobel, CEO Space Micro gained during his seven years as President of Space Electronics focus on rapidly commercializing technologies initiated under SBIR. At Space Tom Stroup, President SIASatellite Industry Association member communications, staff leadership and organization of Stig-Are Thrana, US Sales Director and Kongsberg Satellite Services despite his age. Stig has been one of the intrapreneurs orbiting satellites from their uniquely located global ground Dr. Joe Thurgood, Vice President, Corporate Development and Marketing Hera Systems development and marketing strategies in preparation for the imaging and its application in government and the private systems, geospatial imaging and supporting operations. Joe marketing communications and PR, and directed programs for all channel and satellite Alexander Tokarev, Deputy General Director, International Affairs Glavkosmos as a single point of contact for international cooperation Dr. Miguel A. Vazquez,Managing Director & Co-Founder DHV Technology for small satellites from the foundation of the company in international journals and conferences about industrial photovoltaic technology.Dr. Marco Villa, President & COO Tyvak Nano-Satellite Systems program management and systems engineering, and has developed each client, form the basis for their business plans, strategies and priorities.Dirk Wallinger, Chairman & CEO York Space Systems pricing, and coordinated proposal strategy and messaging for Tony Wilkey, Senior Vice President AvL Technologies communications in engineering, sales, program management and general management roles. He began his career at Ford SmallSat Symposium Speakers SatMagazine February 2017 48

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50 By Chris Forrester, Senior Contributor The Forrester Report: SmallsatsDo They Have a Future in Video?he world has grown to understand the role of geostationary DTH/DBS satellites: whether in a wide-beam role covering vast swathes of the planet, or highly-focused spot beams, we know how broadcasters (and point-to-point usage for video contribution and distribution) can tap into this coverage. side of the business. After all, they travel though their journeys at one heck of a but the most adventurousor those desperate for a signal. The satellite carried one transponder capable of a single monochrome TV lower the cost and accessibility of satellite-based broadband and unlock new markets for satellite broadband. Intelsat, in a press statement of their OneWeb participation, quoted over $7 billion of incremental revenue industry-wide through 2024 from demand for satellite-based broadband connectivity services for aircraft, ships, connected devices, cars and remote villages. These applications are currently, or planned to be, served by Intelsats . terminal involved. Assuming an average of periodically improve the satellites over the The system leverages phased array technology to dynamically steer a large pool of beams to focus capacity where it is needed. Optical inter-satellite links that frequencies can be reused effectively across different satellites to . The system will be able to provide broadband service at speeds of up to 1 Gb/s per end user. The systems use of low-Earth orbits will allow it to target latencies of approximately 25-35 ms. With deployment of the broadband connectivity; when fully deployed, the system will add capacity and availability at the equator and poles for truly global coverage.the proposed system is capable of providing Fixed-Satellite Service on a continuous . SpaceX is designing the overall system from the ground up with cost effectiveness and reliability in mind, from the design and manufacturing of the space and groundbased elements, to the launch and deployment of the system using SpaceX launch services, development of the user terminals, and end-user subscription rates. design operate on walls or roofs. plausibility of the proposals. One hint that the user terminals are likely to be large and expensive is that SpaceX assures the FCC that the Earth stations used to communicate with the SpaceX System will operate with aperture sizes that enable narrow, highly-directional beams with strong sidelobe suppression. TMF says the supposed user downlink capacity of 17 to 23 Gbps per satellite assumes a very large user terminal antenna diameter, because there thus a total of only 2 GHz of user downlink spectrum per satellite. T50 SatMagazine January 2017

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4 GHz of user downlink spectrum per satellite and is estimated to achieve 2.73bps/Hz with a 70 cm antenna. Put another way, OneWeb is intending to operate with twice as much forward bandwidth as SpaceX, but with only half as much forward capacity per satellite. it is far from clear that this market could generate enough revenue to pay for a $10 billion SpaceX system. technology although, interestingly, this is not potentially reduce or eliminate the need to impose strict limits on consumers. These techniques are used to protect GSO satellite networks from interference from the SpaceX System and have the effect also of protecting the SpaceX System from GSO interference, as they are based on the principle of avoiding inline and nearthe operational parameters of its system to GSO satellite operators whose systems use the same Kuand Ka-band frequency ranges as the SpaceX in these bands can be achieved African country, said, With the launch of O3bs satellite services we have provide residents with connectivity that they thought only existed in large and fully development countries. states that just about every client has boosted their demand over the past year. the most technologically advanced passenger ship on the oceans and its hearts content. our on-board Wi-Fi is fast and its everywhere. Senior Contributor Chris Forrester is a well-known broadcast journalist and industry consultant. He reports on all aspects of broadcasting with special emphasis on content, the business of television and emerging applications. He founded Rapid TV News and has edited Interspace and its successor, Inside Satellite TV since 1996. recognition of his extensive coverage of the Arab media market. Greg Wylers OneWeb plan for a rooftop solar powered receiver. OneWebs receiver.SatMagazine February 2017 51

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lectric propulsion systems for satellites have been in commercial use for decadesprimarily Hall-effect thrusters and gridded ion enginesbut their adoption in the market has been constrained on account of their high costs, inability to scale down to smaller designs, and performance limitations. of space applications, from constellations of small satellites to manned interplanetary missions. Electric Propulsion 101 chemical rockets. A thruster accelerates matter and ejects it into space, thereby generating force in the opposite direction. While traditional rockets Its not currently feasible for electric propulsion to generate the intense levels of force needed for launching rockets into orbit, but once in space, Hall thrusters and gridded ion engines have been the dominant forms large satellites. These technologies rely on compressed gas propellants, Though similarly accelerating charged particles to produce thrust, peaks Accion Systems has developed an approach that moves electrospray propulsion technology out of the research lab and into application. By using a conductive liquid that already contains positive and negative ions, its not necessary to ionize the propellant before accelerating it. Additionally, a vacuum. This eliminates the need to compress it and store it in bulky, massive tanks. smartphone componentsenabling the placement of large numbers of nanometers across, so hundreds or thousands together in a thruster chip about the size of a penny can generate a meaningful amount of thrust. By Natalya Bailey and Raleigh Werner ElectrosprayA Powerful Third Option for Electric Satellite Propulsion An Accion Systems Perspective E SatMagazine February 2017 52

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If more thrust is needed, multiple thruster chips can be grouped together is needed, because the thruster emits both positive and negative ions. Hall thrusters and gridded ion engines have demonstrated thrust the thrust density is limited by space charge. The theoretical limits of Bringing Electric Propulsion to Smallsats of commercial applications today than other types of electric propulsion. need for heavy, pressurized storage containers, reducing the mass of the thruster itself and the amount of propellant that must be carried onboard. The less mass required for propulsion, the more value in the satellite itself. Additionally, because these thruster units can be created in bulk using batch manufacturing techniques, there is enormous potential to reduce electrospray reduce safety hazards and costs. radar imaging satellites. currently seeking regulatory approval to launch large constellations of at altitudes of several hundred miles, above the orbit of the International of providing global broadband communications coverage. Such satellites accommodated by electrospray propulsion.Synthetic aperture radar imaging missions use several small satellites operating in concert to increase the effective aperture of the radar signal processing algorithms, the radar system can stitch together and synthesize adjacent radar pulses from neighboring satellites to create an provide such positioning. Future Breakthrough Applications several years. can operate reliably for months if not years. the same performance, use the same amount of propellant and operate on While electric propulsion systems have traditionally been reserved for term, and possibly enormous, manned interplanetary missions in the long term. With further development, the potential for electrospray propulsion is astronomical. accion-systems.com/Natalya Bailey is the CEO and founder of Accion Systems. Natalya earned her doctorate from MIT where she helped invent the core technology that would chemical rocket technology that she also spun into a space startup. Recently she was named to Forbes 30 Under 30 list. Outside of academia, Natalya mentors entrepreneurs in the Boston community and youth interested in pursuing STEM careers. Raleigh Werner is a member of the Accion Systems team, focusing on business development and product commercialization. He is also the creator and host of Space Ventures Radio, a podcast dedicated to exploring innovation in the commercial space sector. Raleigh has an entrepreneurial background and continues to serve as a mentor, advisor and coach to aspiring startup founders in the Boston area.53 SatMagazine February 2017

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ith the growing popularity of small satellites (smallsats) positioned in LEO and MEO altitudes, the opportunity is now available for small organizations, educational institutions and even individuals to, quite literally, reach into space. As one considers putting his or her mark in space, there are the obvious considerations of funding, design, cost, schedule, launch and insurance terminal operations. CubeSats in LEO One of the most critical elements for any satellite is the Telemetry, Tracking radio signal. amplifying, focused receive and transmit tracking Earth station. With a focused antenna tracking the position of the satellite, a smallsat signal can be discerned commercial application are using a variety of higher satellite frequency bands. With the differences in frequency come distinctions in antenna design and required positioning accuracy. VHF and Regardless of frequency, it is important to track the spacecraft to ensure The required tracking accuracy is proportional to the frequency being frequency bands, the required tracking accuracy increases. more energy than their smaller counterparts. By Tony Wilkey, Senior Vice President, AvL Technologies Ground Segment Considerations for LEO and MEO Satellites: An AvL Technologies Perspective W 54 SatMagazine February 2017

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satellites may be visible at the same time. Accordingly, Earth terminals to another as it rises, or a pair of antenna terminals may be needed to coordinate signal management.With a large constellation of visible and quickly moving satellites, the Smallsats in MEO come up over the horizon. a very short time. positions of the satellites and transmit information to the satellites for optimal system operation. only antennas. No Ground Segment = No Network percent of the total project costs. While it is possible to lease time on Earth station antennas, most require innovative tracking technologies. roof of a building, a large back yard, a college campus, or mounted to a instrument orbiting overhead rather than just another piece of space debris. www.avltech.comTony Wilkey is Senior Vice President at AvL Technologies with responsibility for US Sales, Marketing and Customer Service. He earned his Bachelors degree entire career in the satellite industry, most recently with ViaSat, Inc., before 55 SatMagazine February 2017 AvLs KaBroadband antennas offer the AvL Cable Drive positioner for stiff and accurate pointing, rapid deployment, and single-button satellite acquisition.

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fter decades of development, communications appears poised to achieve widespread adoption within the commercial smallsat community. order of magnitude better than what was previously possible. While much has been made about the history of optical communications, the real breakthrough comes from large investments in technologies geared generation of optical comm designs help to overcome the constraints The Data Downlink Bottleneck ambitious projects to feed the big data needs of their target audiences. The value for these companies is based on delivering information, so to generate the necessary data, leveraging the latest advances in sensor, electronics, small satellites, and cheap launch vehicles. missions generate more data than they are able| smallsat operators looking to deploy EO or sensing missions, this improved Access to Limited RF Spectrum communications do not have that issue because of its inherent directional terminals could all transmit to the same ground location unimpeded, as long as there is a unique ground station terminal linking to each. By David Mitlyng, Senior Vice President, Business Development and Strategy, BridgeSat, Inc. Optical Communications Systems For Smallsats: A BridgeSat Perspective A 56 SatMagazine February 2017

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Secure Data Links a secure data link. In addition to limiting interference, the directional nature comm link. increase in jamming activity, so the adoption of optical comms potentially provides Compact Space Hardware is largely due to advancements in optical beam steering mechanisms. provide a tighter optical comm beam in a much smaller package. In turn, in a smaller electronics package. Recent commercially available designs in .Cost-Effective Solutions The aforementioned advancements in optical comm space terminal designs For RF systems, satellite operators have numerous ground choices, data is delivered to the operators cloud storage location, this removes the risk for operators considering the adoption of optical communications. A Turnkey Optical Communications SolutionFor smallsat operators that are developing their satellite architecture, optical comms should be a key part of their trade space. If the satellites are generating a lot of data, then optical comms should be an easy decision. It commercially feasible optical comms solutionsthat is quickly changing. Space hardware that is provided in collaboration with space terminal manufacturers to ensure compatibility with the BridgeSat ground network A partnership with satellite manufacturers to ensure the interfaces, testing and operations between the satellite, space terminal and ground network Delivery of a full end-to-end data downlink solution for the smallsat operator, including subsidization for the initial Smallsat operators have been at the forefront of innovation and adoption in the coming optical communications revolution. Based on these projects, bridgesatinc.com/During his more than 20-year career in the satellite industry, David has served in Systems Engineering and Business Development roles at Hughes Space and Aeronautics and Astronautics from Stanford University, and an MBA from the MIT Sloan School of Management. 57 SatMagazine February 2017

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500 kg] is not newsuch designs have been used to test new technologies, support science initiatives and as starting points for the development of more extensive missions. missions and an increase in launches from university programs. Explosion In Smallsats Expected constellation ideas being presented to support global connectivity (in aided by the advancement of satellite system miniaturization permitted computational technology. fold plus increase in the number of satellites due to the higher number of The former is also mainly in the realm of commercial enterprise launching the decades. launched from commercial entities. The number of commercial units to be launched does not translate into the same proportion concepts and technologies, thereby keeping costs relatively high. Shifting Application FocusThe application of smallsat technology is also going through a notable shift. In the last decade, the most predominant application area has been application areas. Proportionally, the number of satellites to be launched and market value The key driver for the development of EO smallsats is the ability to come at a price. latency further into the hourly range, are called for in some application areas, spanning defense, monitoring of infrastructure sites, and perhaps By Adam Keith, Managing Director, Euroconsult Canada A Euroconsult Canada Analysis: The Fast, Evolving, Smallsats Climate T SatMagazine February 2017 58

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In essence, this is the solution presented by BlackSky, although they have differing application focuses depending on other mission parameters (ground, spectral resolution, technology are advances in satellite miniaturization and IT. geometric accuracy data from agile cameras at a relatively high satellite cost. Smallsat solutions are invariably less stable, simpler platforms that compromise accuracy (most solutions do not carry advanced star trackers, means that operators can price data competitively, potentially disrupting the market. solutions is being able to provide global connectivity from one provide connectivity to remote main driving factor. This is and manufacturing techniques, to mass produce smallsats and innovative solutions in the ground segment, including Opportunities In Manufacturing and Launch nearly all manufacturing outsourced. Revenues generated by smallsat launches in the coming decade are increase in the number of satellites to be launched. of dedicated solutions, and an increasing proportion in the number of 59 SatMagazine February 2017

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their efforts on large government and commercial satellites, the largest of the smallsats launched the same launch vehicles. Flying as secondary passengers in shared destination. In addition, a shared launch does through rideshare and piggyback opportunities. Smallsat operators have seen greater impact from launch bottlenecks and being dependent on the readiness of the primary payload. Heavier rather than accommodating numerous smaller satellites. access to space could be attractive for smallsat operators by enabling them to provide operational services in shorter periods of time than today. appropriate metric to compare vehicles. With more vehicles becoming available, operators could be more selective, using length of the launch campaign, launch manifest reliability in their decision making, and could prefer dedicated solutions. euroconsult-ec.comAdam Keith is the Managing Director of Euroconsult Canada. In his 15+ years working in the space sector, Adam has advised a wide range of clients including space agencies, government organizations and commercial actors along the value chain. Leading to 2015 he was the Director of Euroconsults Space and Earth observation practice. consulting activity in the EO sector. He managed and contributed to over 50 consulting missions, specializing in the Earth observation market and industry, His previous experience includes working for the European Space Agency He also served as an ESA delegated project manager to the International Charter for Space and Major Disasters and worked in R&D for applications development focused around the Envisat mission. The early part of his career Adam holds a Masters in GIS and Remote Sensing from Cambridge University and a B.Sc. in Geology from the University of London. He is a frequently invited speaker and moderator at international events focusing on evolution, market trends and dynamics within the space and EO sector.Euroconsults recently published Prospects for the Small Satellite Market presents the various factors that will drive/inhibit growth in demand for smallsats over the next 10 years. This report considers satellites by four mass categories, six regions, All Euroconsult research has, at its core, data derived from over 30 years of tracking all levels of the satellite/space value chain. To this, Euroconsult has added dozens of dedicated industry interviews and the collection and interpretation of company press releases and interpreting and analyzing our proprietary databases in light of the broader value chain. When research from Euroconsult is purchased, thousands of data points are received and included is the expert interpretation of what For further details regarding this informative analysis, addresses the following URL: http://www.euroconsult-ec.com/shop/spaceindustry/82-smallsats.html SatMagazine February 2017 60

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n an emergency, minutes matterhowever, the aging technologies currently supporting search-and-rescue (SAR) missions can often The current system for collecting and disseminating SAR information is dependent on satellites that are nearing their end of life, resulting in critical gaps in coverage for locating and tracking emergencies once they fail. innovations in technology and data analytics to provide disaster response company has designed commercial RF sensing, geolocation, and analytics capabilities to independently locate and collect information from emergency the probability of detection and geolocation for isolated persons, especially in mountainous terrain. government agencies to quickly gather critical intelligence and offer multiple agencies, the company can help take the search out of search and rescue aided detection and geolocation infrastructure.SARSAT system provides global coverage in support of rescue program. SARSAT uses an international beacon for personal use. if available, directly to the SARSAT system to automatically stimulate a SAR delays and cost overruns. the company aims to bring capability and capacity to the market at a fraction of the cost of traditional government satellite systems. millions, or even billions, of dollars to develop, launch, and operate. integration cost savings alone have the potential to fund decades of the companys commercial support to SAR.Commercial Support to Search and RescueFor several years, the commercial space industry has supported search and ones apprised of location and activity, theyre not necessarily fully integrated rescue responses should a user need immediate assistance. By Russ Matijevich, Vice President, HawkEye 360 Using Smallsats To Take The Search Out Of Search and Rescue:A Hawkeye 360 Perspective I 62 SatMagazine February 2017 Illustration of the COSPAS-SARSAT system..

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system to detect, collect, geolocate, and report multiple signals of interest, Authors note: Providing that satellite solution is of particular interest to me, as I carry an AIS MOB beacon when I race sailboats offshore payload and our geolocation algorithms. Targeting a bursty signal as Flexible Options for Search and Rescue build and operate. up the remaining receivers to conduct other customer missions. Should operating and maintenance costs compared to a dedicated search and rescue system. could be tasked to locate that user. Also planned is support for legacy search and rescue beacons if the need arises. Also being investigated is the detection and geolocation of themselves ever need to be rescued. Disaster response beyond search and rescue chaotic aftermath of a natural disaster, such as a hurricane landfall, one and survivors. Today, this assessment must be performed on the ground by hazardous process. e.g. Cost-effective solutionsAs has been noted over the past decade, replacing the nations aging on orbit infrastructure has proven to be a time consuming and costly endeavor provide mission solutions at a fraction of the cost and schedule normally he360.com/As Vice President at HawkEye 360, Russ develops and manages relationships with commercial, government, and international clientele. He is a retired US Air Force Lieutenant Colonel with more than 25 years of space, satellite, and aeronautics experience. During his military career, Russ led teams on worldwide deployments, integrating space-based solutions into tactical environments; routinely briefed on complex national security issues; and managed high-budget aerospace technology programs. Since his retirement from active duty in 2011, Russ has served in key business development positions with SAIC and Northrop Grumman and owns aerospace technology market analysis. An accomplished competitive sailboat racer, he also enjoys songwriting and playing his guitar in church.63 SatMagazine February 2017

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very startup is exciting and certainly no more exciting than in the space industry, where virtually anything is possible. They also need to overcome many interrelated challenges and risks on the road to success. have taken a number of startup satellite companies public. All of my startup satellite clients have had hopes and aspirations to accomplish something billion dollar unicorn. down to Earth They provide alternatives to terrestrial solutions for connecting the platform for providing services. Smallsats have been accepted as a means separate industry. supported by a multitude of internal production, and an opportunity for technology refresh along a time period in the sky. At the same time, space startups are never easy and the future remain many challenges along the road to success.Enter the Movies SmallSat Symposium, I have Jurassic Park: Good things come in small packages. Jurassic Park 2 why in the hell doesnt this thing ever work responds you know its not a landline; youre not in a phone booth; you gotta wait for a decent signal. Jurassic Park 3 came around and convenient for use in an impending crisis. Though theyd still couldnt raise a signal before the dinosaurs attacked. Apollo 13: Houston, we have a problem. Whenever something goes (development, launch, \300i}\325\217>\314\234\300\336]\003\234\300\003v\325\230`\210\230}\256\003\314\205i\003\253\205\300>\303i\003 Houston, we have a problem goes through my head. And I Failure is not an option. Just as in Apollo 13, there is usually a solution to be developed, so never give up. CEO had the real TK Mattingly By Randy Segal, Partner, Hogan Lovells Smallsat StartupsLife Imitates Art: A Hogan Lovells Perspective E SatMagazine February 2017 64

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(played by Gary Sinise in the movie) join our team. Mattingly was originally intended as the Command Module Pilot for Apollo 13, but exposure to the measles kept him from being part of the crew at launch. After a spacecraft problem arose and presented multiple, serious risks to the crews survival and return to Earth, both from the crew in space and the team on the ground (including by Mattingly) heroically, and against all odds, brought the astronauts home safely.The Martian: Space startups are like survival on Mars. survive. This is not a question of if a question of when and what You may run out of money, and like oxygen, thats not a good thing. Money for space startups is just as necessary for survival as oxygen, water, and food were to the character played by Matt Damon. His to create enough water and oxygen to survive before he could be rescued. He had to crunch the numbers (You do the math), think outside the box, and incorporate all of his skills to work out solutions to the problems he faced. And he had to do it repeatedly as new problems arose that required new solutions (You solve one problem and you solve the next one, and then the next.) In satellite startups, you also need to determine how to your business, through creative funding, cost sharing, strategic partnerships, cost-cutting measures, and creative business planning. The goal for space startups is to obtain funding (that compelling product), and to create a go-to-market strategy that capitalizes on the market opportunity in a timely manner. Given the costs, risks, delays, and challenges historically faced by space startups, there are many notable industry failures and rebirths, even after jettisoning the initial equity. Smallsats present the possibility of greater technical simplicity, lower costs, greater speed to market, and therefore a higher likelihood of success. Many see smallsats as the platform for future unicorns. Regulatory licenses and spectrum. Space startups present novel spectrum allocations. There are many competitors for such licenses, limited spectrum, and/or challenges from incumbents that must be overcome. Satellites also compete with terrestrial wireless and other new applications, such as drones, for spectrum allocations. Financing often depends on showing that regulatory risks are not insurmountable. Regulatory licensing requirements and spectrum needs are like food, oxygen, and water for many satellite startups: necessary for survival. The risks and hurdles can be tremendous. Add in international jurisdictions, and it becomes even more complex, costly, and time consuming. Delays and cost overruns. As in The Martian, you can carefully plan and budget what you will need to survive. But inevitably, most startup satellite programs have delays and cost overruns. And like The Martian, those delays and cost overruns can threaten survival of your business if creative efforts are not expended to develop a solution. longer be robust. Satellites can take a long time to build and could result in form, and function and broader terrestrial build out may present less costly a startup satellite system. This is precisely part of the appeal of smallsats. Launch Failures (yes, I said it). Satellite launches are not much more than a controlled explosion. Every year we may see a handful of notable launch failures, which often present 65 SatMagazine February 2017

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catastrophic business plan implications for the satellite operator, customers, and/or launch services provider. The prospect of smallsats, and more vehicles, presents a potential paradigm shift as it relates to launch failures. Launch or in-orbit failures will be assumed, and additional assembly line smallsats can be immediately ready to launch after the statistically inevitable failure. The cost of satellites and launches will be reduced, and backup satellites can be routinely built and launched. In short, satellite startups are like a multi-level chess game. You have to be thinking all the time, at every level, and considering technical, legal, contractual, business plan, market appetite, and terrestrial (or other) competitors. If any one element goes wrong, or if the timing of any element is not properly considered, it can cause the failure of the entire project. Something will always go wrong. In all satellite-based programs, it is not if but when something will go wrong, and how much it will cost to remedy the situation, the delays that are caused, and/ or the workarounds that will be required to develop a solution. Creativity will be required. As in The Martian, you will need to crunch the numbers. You will need to keep on trying and never give up. Think of your creativity and problem-solving as your duct tape. And dont ever forget to bring along your duct tape! Star Wars: Positive thinking and a healthy dose of fear I can do this. I can do this. (Rey and Finn) This is my mantra. I never let fear stop me from trying, but that does not mean that Im not afraid about the ability to succeed. If you dont try, you will never succeed. Never tell me the odds. (Han Solo) Positive thinking and a counterparties, which alone may lead to success that otherwise would have been elusive. Are you sure you are up for this? (Han Solo to Finn) You may often feel this way, but do not let it stop you. Unicorns are created by people who dont accept failure, and even if they do fail at some point, they just get up and try again. Traveling through hyperspace aint like dusting crops. (Han Solo) Satellite startups are not for the faint of heart. It takes a strong will, technological sophistication, and determination not to let obstacles stop you in your tracks. Will smallsats bring about change for satellite startups? Yes, but it still aint going to be like dusting crops! hoganlovells.com/randy-segal an individual perspective to every matter she handles, both as your outside counsel and as someone who has walked in your shoes. With a focus on satellite, wireless, drone, and technology transactions, Randy provides commercially practical solutions in industries where technological change is ever-present. Randys practice often involves multi-level chess games, where every move needs to be considered from a multitude of angles to be successful. leader of the Space and Satellite practice, Randy has handled many types of transactions, from day-to-day matters to the most complex international transactions for industry operators, investors, and technology providers. She has been involved in taking companies public, advising on acquisitions, divestitures, and complex cross-border joint ventures, as well as large satellite system development, deployments and funding. Second, as advisor to technology investors and their portfolio companies, Randy has advised on transactions focused on big data analytics, IT, wireless systems, spectrum licenses, environmental analytics, wireless proximity analysis, drone technology, terrestrial positioning, and other innovative technologies. Third, Randy provides strand of pearls advice to global clients, working right sized solutions. Randys extensive cross-border experience has resulted in an extensive tool-kit of resolutions for the most complex of legal regimes. Randys transactional and advisory experience is both deep and broad, working throughout North and South America, Europe, Asia and the Middle East and on the most complex of international programs and legal issues. SatMagazine February 2017 66

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ith numerous examples in the news, it should come as no surprise that cybersecurity attacks are on the rise. Verizons 2016 Data Breach Investigations Report 1 2. These attacks targeted all types of public and private organizations and industries, highlighting the online threats. an increasing number of targeted cyberthreats, including those attempting This article is intended to be a security primer for smallsat ground Mission-Unique Attack Surface signal processing gear and test equipment such as oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers and channel simulators. devices, applications and protocols present unique attack surfaces for Smallsat Tip it is important to encrypt not only command and control links, addresses of legitimate users, sent as unencrypted metadata, to steal data and control server. Resources and Best Practices Security ProcessBefore diving into the technical controls that are often the initial thought NIST SP 800-37 Guide for Applying the Risk Management Framework to Federal Information Systems Figure 1 above. Step 1: Categorize the information systems and the information they process, store and transmit, based on a risk/impact analysis. Step 2: Select the baseline security controls and tailor as needed to meet the organizations risk assessment. Step 3: Implement the selected security controls and document how they are employed within the information system and its operational environment. DISA STIGs and SCAP tools can be used to help automate and document portions of this step. Step 4: Assess the security controls to ensure they are implemented correctly. Assessment can be accomplished using automated vulnerability scanners (i.e.: Nessus) or through manual inspection and validation. DISA STIGs and SCAP tools can be used to help automate and document portions of this step. Step 5: Authorize operation of the information system based on determination that residual risk is acceptable to the organization. Step 6: Monitor information system security controls on an ongoing basis. Practice good to the system and operational environment. SIEM and SCAP tools can help automate and document portions of this step. Smallsat Tip By Ted Vera, Business Area Manager, Cybersecurity Lead, RT Logic, a Kratos Company Cybersecurity Best Practices for Smallsat Ground Networks: A Kratos Perspective WSatMagazine February 2017 68

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System Hardening system security controls. http://iase.disa. mil/stigs/Pages/stig-viewingguidance.aspx. Continuous MonitoringS can help organizations meet their continuous monitoring time event processing, alerting and reporting. Included in this Kratos Subsidiary. specialized protocols, untimely patching, and deprecated protocols. Smallsat Tip Smallsat systems are vulnerable to cyber threats and care should be taken as cyber threats. security program. compliant tools help the organization to continuously monitor security controls on an ongoing basis. Ted Vera is a Business Area Manager and Cybersecurity Lead at RT Logic, a Kratos company. References1Verizon, Verizon 2016 Data Breach Investigations Report, Basking Ridge, New Jersey, April 20162Intel Security / McAfee, Net losses: Estimating the Global Cost of Cybercrime, Santa Clara, California, June, 20143Tanase, S., Satellite Turla: APT Command and Control in the Sky, September, 2015 Figure 1.69 SatMagazine February 2017

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SAT (Kongsberg Satellite Services), based in Norway, recently signed a new contract in Silicon Valley with Mountain Viewbased Astro Digital, a company founded on enabling big data analytics from space. an optimized price point. KSATs uniquely positioned ground stationsspanning from Antarcticaoffer coverage that smallsats and constellations, Thrana, emphasized, Continuous innovation and development of new capabilities is of paramount importance to us. Together, KSAT and constellation is tuned for large scale monitoring of crop, forest, urban, and response and national security. Interviewed by the author, are...Stig-Are Thrana, Director of Sales, Kongsberg Satellite Serviceshe heads Kongsberg Satellite Services in the Silicon Valley. He has more than received his B.S. in Entrepreneurship and Innovation from Oslo. Chris Biddy, CoFounder and CEO, Astro Digitalhe is and runs operations, develops partnerships and leads the companys overall Systems, directing efforts to build commercial satellite systems. Biddy Arild Jose Jensen (AJJ) What is most valuable about the KSAT-Astro Digital partnership? Sig-Are Thrana (SAT) band applications and high data rates from small spacecraft. Chris Biddy (CB) each others complementary technology and infrastructure. AJJ How is Ka-band different than other bands? SAT CB satellite and our launch. Because the cost of our imagery data is reduced, space. AJJ What inspired you to enter the satellite world? What was your journey? SAT systems. I learned about communication and bridge systems, particularly By Arild Jose Jensen Delivering The Globe: An Interview with KSAT and Astro Digital K SatMagazine February 2017 70

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This has been a fascinating journey. I have learned a great deal and have CAD in the satellite industry and quickly realized our potential to collaborate Model T Phase for a ride to orbit. The satellite can be designed independently of the rocket that takes it to orbit because it has a standardized size and shape. This to get there. AJJ SAT intriguing and disruptive. There are so many changes in so many parts of the value chainspacecraft buses and platforms, payloads, availability of capabilities and price points to the market. CB makes possible solutions and business models that are attractive for are accessible to both government and commercial markets. AJJ How will the satellite world change in the next 10 years? SAT increase in constellations rather than single satellites, one trend I clearly see is that the satellite industry is no longer a locked community as it once In the end, this is all about creating value to usersfrom improved cost points, or better access to actionable information, user friendly platforms, I believe the space industry shares many similarities to the changes middle ground and begin to use the best practice of both worlds. They CB ten years. AJJ What is the biggest challenge facing the satellite industry today? SAT One of the big bottlenecks today is launch capacity, but that might change CB rideshare business model that has really We need to see the reliability of this area of the industry to improve so that launches slipping by a year isnt the norm. We also need to see percent of the launch up to as much as a year before the actual launch itself. Astro Digital Chris Biddy contact information chris@astrodigtial.com, twitter: @Mr_Chris_Biddy astrodigital.com KSAT Stig-Are Thrana contact information stiga@ksat.no twitter: @sathrana www.ksat.no 71 SatMagazine February 2017

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By Dr. Kayyali Mohamed, Founder and CEO, KSF Space and experts and will be recognized by major space companies, organizations, foundations and agencies. professional course. provider in the commercial space industry. Interorbital Systems is currently commercial launches. acquired from more than a decade of practical lessons learned, and millions NEP recognition Recognizes space engineering skills across the globe: an NEP credential is a perfect addition for all aerospace engineers Noting smallsat skills to international employers: an NEP credential will the aerospace engineering companies world recognize needed skill sets Reveals the ability to handle challenging complex satellite projects: the NEP exam eligibility criteria are based on a space engineering education and experience. A credential proves these skills and experience by successfully completing challenging and crucial industry-based aerospace and smallsat projects. (Vocational Education Training) Engineering and post graduate level) more options for training, meeting the needs of a more diversely skilled There is also some, albeit limited, evidence linking education to health care savings and a reduction in crime. Individuals typically earn more after undergoing vocational training. The gains for In the near future, the importance of vocational training for the economy may rise as demographic shifts and technological advances affect the industrial landscape. The aging population is projected to require an increase in vocational positions, especially in sectors such as the smallsats industry. These are positions that cannot be easily replaced by machines, to encourage developing countries to build better futures for their nations potential partners (foundation, universities, organizations and private assist in ensuring better job opportunities in the satellite industry in the You will have chances for collaborating and networking with other NEP professionals around the world, which can certainly increase your chances of professional success and development. You will be ahead of other NEP professionals, in terms of nanosatellite engineering knowledge as well as its application in Attaining a NEP Credential, you can reach out to potential employers from across the globe. science, technology and engineering. Radio organizations and space educational opportunity by providing the equipment and operational support to enable this direct communication via Amateur Radio. Hundreds The Worlds First NEP Certification: A KSF Space Perspective T SatMagazine February 2017 72

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academic aerospace, engineering and telecommunication departments to Developing Bid Data Integrated System Approach for NanoSatellites, ksf.spaceKSF Space was initially founded to enable cost-effective access to LEO with such as Earth or Space Observation, biological testing, satellite positioning science and technology experimentation. The foundation encourages universities to develop R&D missions using smallsats, as these tiny spacecraft have become one of the most important elements in developing future 73 SatMagazine February 2017 Late last year, KSF Space Foundation signed a Memorandum of associated pre-launch support for KSF missions. initiate launch services for smallsats to a circular, polar orbit at 310 km altitude. Their current manifest numbers 135 smallsats awaiting launch. Interorbital Systems has developed a simple, robust rocket provider in the commercial space industry. Interorbital Systems is other NEPTUNE rocket-series variants, such as the N3, and N5 for commercial satellite launches. KSF Space was initially founded to enable cost-effective The foundation offers access to near-space and LEO for research Observation, biological testing, satellite positioning detection, science and technology experiment. The foundation encourage universities to develop R&D missions using smallsats as these tiny spacecraft have become space missions.

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By Walt Mirczak, Director of Systems Engineering, and Bill Crandall, Chief of Advanced Products, NovaWurks My Payload Wont Fit Into A CubeSat... Now What? A NovaWurks Inc. PerspectiveubeSats have revolutionized the nanosatellite/smallsat market, making space available to more people than ever before for their spacecraft. sponsorship of launches has changed the landscape for entry into the once to test out their ideas on orbit. Whats Next for Small Space and Where Do We Go From Here? report, Achieving Science with CubeSats, Thinking Inside the Box, commercial missions accounting for the largest single use type. is identical and contains all the functions that the satellite requires. Each storage or throughput, as needed to support the payload. As the HISats are designed to be mass produced, the cost of building designed to support various payloads and missions. The HISat building tolerant for most orbits. access to space. As discussed above, the cost is greatly reduced due to designed in virtually any size or shape that is best for the payload, and the HISats are used to build the spacecraft bus around the payload. Payload the same complement of payloads, so multiple Still Not Convinced? to the user. All spacecraft functions are aggregated to provide greater control authority. to redundant on the satellite and hoping no other failures occur, a HISat just cant implement. assembled, on orbit, inside the ISS, then launched. throughout its lifetime. completion of spacecraft level environmental vibration and thermal vacuum C 74 SatMagazine February 2017

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How HISats Improve on CubeSats Both have been advanced by enabling technologies and commercial industry users not typically in aerospace. improved early payload testing. A single building block can serve not only as the interface to the payload but also accomplish actual payload one HISat connected to the payload it is the same as having many HISats connected to your payload. and thermal management to the payload. interface that can be placed, as needed, on any HISat or carried across multiple structurally supported by multiple HISats, but also to combine the thermal transfer capability, and also the ability to port data to multiple HISats to into the HISat provided Solid State Recorders built into each HISat. that are readily available for launch vehicles.What Else Can HISats Do?In addition to the missions already discussed, there are several upcoming payload missions are very cost effective and can accommodate virtually any are producing images and data useful to industries here on Earth, such missions require multipoint data, i.e., large constellations. Similar to background, can bring their innovation, ideas, and talent to the market. standard launch adapters. novawurks.com/Walt Mirczak is Director of Systems Engineering at NovaWurks Inc., a provider of high technology space products and services. Mirczak is responsible for leading the team in development of mission and system architecture concepts that incorporate innovative engineering approaches. With more than 30 years of experience, Mirczak has been responsible for multiple projects from conceptual design through on orbit operations. He held a series of progressively responsible positions at Northrop Grumman Aerospace Systems including TDRSS Launch Team Leader and On Orbit Test Manager. Bill Crandall is the Chief of Advanced Projects at NovaWurks Inc., a provider of high technology space products and services. He oversees and is responsible for business development and project management at the company. He has more than 30+ years of experience working an all aspects of hardware design, including the building process and the testing of high reliability products. He also has more than 20+ years of experience working 75 SatMagazine February 2017

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mallsat operators leverage a different model for success than that of traditional satellite endeavors, requiring a unique and robust supporting industry of manufacturers, launch providers, and in-orbit services. Alongside this strengthening of smallsat usage and anticipated future demand has come the development of ancillary services tailored to communications systems, and niche services. require smallsat operators as customers. The ongoing strength of this smallsats, require a support architecture distinct from the one already development of solutions by operators themselves and presenting a market Whether operators elect to address requirements entirely commercially or blocks to implement diverse smallsat missions are converging. Manufacturing presented the option of procuring full nanosat busses, simplifying an operators design and integration process. As a result, operators could focus the smallsat arena, and an additional nine have secured prime contracts because the right combination of price and capability remains unavailable in the market. operators are leveraging these to enhance the business case and address demand previously unattainable. For optimal launch trajectory. begin to depend on uninterrupted smallsat services the risk of failure requires a higher degree of quality assurance throughout project lifecycle. is often prohibitivethe emergence of full service testing facilities such as Launch Services of coordinating many small payloads for minimal added revenue. developed canisterized deployers to control secondary payloads until after The advent of commercial launch coordination and brokerage services, access by simplifying the coordination required of launch service providers Rideshare continues to provide the highest availability for launches, present for other launch methods. for smallsats and nearly doubled launch rates. While only three players are While access to orbit is critical, access to the right orbit on the right communities require to build a strong business case. As mission goals to optimizing capabilities and satellite lifetime. An NSR Analysis: Behind the Scenes of the Smallsat Revolution S 76 SatMagazine February 2017

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Dedicated Rideshare missions will partly address this for popular orbits, but dedicated vehicles are required to give operators full control over launch variables. Operational dedicated vehicles are too expensive, and while dozens more are under development, delays have been common. Affordable dedicated launch is the most pressing demand of smallsat operators on the supporting industry.On Orbit Services On orbit services has been the slowest sub-market to develop, as volume demand emerged only after commercial efforts began in earnest and more advanced smallsats were designed. Most smallsats through the 2000s operated with a low data rate, meeting requirements with a 9.6 kbps UHF system downlinking only when passing the operators own rooftop antenna. As data collection abilities increased, operators lacked the ability to downlink all data with such low data rates and infrequent passes. Industry was initially slow to respond, though plans for higher throughput technology and end-to-end services have now set the stage for a robust market of communications solutions. New offerings such as BridgeSats optical payload and ground system, or Xand Ka-band transmitters paired with a globally distributed ground segment such as Atlas Space Operations or KSAT Lite, offer higher throughput, frequent passes, and more costeffective access. Several data relay networks, both LEOand GEO-based, are in planning stages as well and would allow operators to reduce scope of the on-board data downlink systemsaving mass and volume. With these new solutions, operators will be able to retrieve a greater volume of data, feeding demand for Big Data and enhancing science objectives. Moreover, leased access to commercial systems reduces the CAPEX and effort an operator would spend to achieve the same functionality. The ballooning amount of smallsats on orbit, short lifetimes, frequent failures, and rising concerns about space debris have pressured operators to take more responsibility in maintaining the space environmentboth for self-preservation and industry-wide efforts at space sustainability. New commercial satellite and debris tracking services like LeoLabs can reduce the threat of collision at deployment and during operations, manufacturers are developing a series of devices to rapidly de-orbit retired satellites, and debris removal services have been pioneered to actively eliminate nonresponsive satellites or debris. Greater availability and utilization of these services by operators is critical to the long-term health of the smallsat market and its acceptance within the wider space industry.Bottom LineThe innovative mindset and approach of smallsat projects has demanded a myriad of new services and a distinct supporting industry to address unconventional requirements. Satellite industry veterans and entirely new companies have emerged with offerings tailored to this demand, eliminating barriers to growth and facilitating smallsat market evolution. This ancillary industry is important not only to provide operators the building blocks to implement their plans, but so that operators can outsource requirements to concentrate on business objectives. Ancillary market, but the two must continue to develop in tandem if smallsat growth is to become a smallsat revolution. Northern Sky Research (NSR), based in Boston. Her main focus is international satellite manufacturing and launch markets, and in particular the trends utilization of smallsats. Ms. Belle regularly contributes to the diverse tailored consulting projects undertaken at NSR, lending expertise to feasibility studies, satellite procurement assessments, analysis of competitive dynamics, and addressable market sizing for both start-ups and industry leaders. She came to NSR from the Research and Analysis team at the Space She has been active in leading STEM outreach initiatives such as Yuris Night and Cool Science. 77 SatMagazine February 2017

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he exponential growth of smallsat technologies is driving a rapid expansion of miniaturized sensors, image devices, data analysis systems and even micro-sized onboard computers that be launched into the atmosphere to gather, analyze and send data that Orbital, Virgin and others offer a range of options from rocket launch to devices to applicable orbits in space. faster. must be considered to assure longer term performance and reliability. performance during orbit and longer term effects from the environment. of proven standard architecture up and running during the development supplier and educator that assists universities and small corporations See photo on right of their TubeSat and CubeSat assembly kits. smallsat programs, attention to connector and cabling materials, design changing, being used in double stacks and many electronic functions getting more sophisticated. perform and remain reliable during high shock and vibrations that occur during launch. connectors have proven performance in smallsats and beyond into deep signal integrity over some of the older spade Outgassing materials are critical in many space applications. destroy the silicon circuitry in the system. To help protect from some problems of gas erosion or physical damage, This changes in space. The function of many of the smallsats vary greatly and the selection of cable to connector style is often driven by the electronic signals needed. By Bob Stanton, Director of Technology, Omnetics Connector Corporation New Interconnection Tools for Smallsat Electronics: Omnetics Connector Corporation T TubeSat and CubeSat kits from Interorbital Systems. SatMagazine February 2017 78

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to reside over any one portion of the Earth. They are also traveling through some atmospheric drag that can cause imaging agendas need to gather high resolution images at a very high rate be routing this information to computer storage and or transmission equipment. In this case the cable and connector must handle massive high modeled and upgraded to meet the needs. Omnetics and other connector design companies offer variations of connectors. but separated from the set of smaller signal pins and sockets. higher speed signal management. and available to serve the smallsat industry. omnetics.com Omnetics Nano Connectors. Flex Circuits and Nano ConnectorsSatMagazine February 2017 79

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key part of any business plan involving satellites is the ability to estimate potential income for the missionthis task is just as important for investors doing due-diligence on a new company as it is for large established companies deciding on a new program. planned orbits. A change in any one of these three categories can affect the income potential during the conceptual design stage. The approach is delivered as a competition. balance strategically the impact of spending more money on ground older participants.About PIGI minimal training. years later, there are many commercial technology and greater demand for reliability. Faster computers and better communications mean that better health data is available. for a minimal viable product. Space entrepreneurs are not necessarily from the space industry, and by creating a single global simulation, data management, and the graphics until the user needs it, i.e., via an alert system or on demand from the user. Also, similar to video games, much The simulation datasets include the Hipparcos star charts solutions suitable for feasibility studies or conceptual design missions.First, a set of customer requirements and space delivered products are satellites or data transmissions relayed from a ground based IoT sensor. impacts to spacecraft design. Of interest is the size of the product in bits Estimating the Income Generated from a Satellite Mission: A Saber Astronautics Perspective A 80 SatMagazine February 2017

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to the capacity of channel. are also limitations in estimating data rates. Shannon does not consider header information and overheads, such as encoding, and check sums are and overpass times. Calculate Sum Overpass Times are saved for each overpass for each satellite in the constellation. Overpass Estimate Potential Volume It is important to note that this method is simplistic and results in a use cases provided by the mission. conceptual design stage. Onboard memory volume requirements, for bread in order to make a sandwich. less formal training can plan their missions, approach investors, and quickly add their talent to our industry. saberastro.com/Prior to founding Saber Astronautics, Dr. Held was a US Army Major and internationally in support of military space missions. He was a lead instructor at the Interservice Space Fundamentals Course and an engineer at Army Space Field Camera 3 of the Hubble Space Telescope and testing for the International Space Station. He also conducted testing for an invasive class II medical device. Dr. Held guest lectured for the IRS Space Station Design Workshop, University of New South Wales, and International Space University. He led a research expedition in the high Canadian Arctic and co-founded the Delta-V Startup Accelerator and the University of Sydney space engineering laboratory.81 SatMagazine February 2017

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The Challenges of New Space: A Surrey Satellite Technology Ltd. Perspectivee live and work in an era of very fast expansion of satellite applications, with a new constellation being announced almost every week. have some funding and in many cases attract amounts of cash that are the envy of more established operators. additional Earth satellites in the near future. Some estimates point to a total billion mark, still a rather impressive number for those of us more accustomed in the early years, the prospect of thousands of smallsats being needed in available to make systems based on that technology. But as for the size of The long discussions about debris mitigation and its impact on smallsat There is another regulatory aspect that might have a bigger impact is likely to generate substantial uncertainty for some of the proposed communications constellations. This is unlikely to stop the boom but does have the potential to limit the to secure further funding. licensing of future smallsat constellations and space systems and the industry needs to support those efforts.The second hurdle is possibly the biggest obstacle for a rapid launcher availability. smallsats at cost effective prices. There are alternatives, but these rarely materialize in the required time frames and at a cost that closes the business plan. not one has yet completed a commercial test launch. orbital planes. particular, require multiple operational planes to be effective and need frequent launch opportunities. There is an urgent need to address the easy access to launchers. substantial initial investment to design, build and launch. Although capital further funding is increasingly linked to demonstrating a degree of success. The ability to demonstrate on orbit results is a necessary (but sometimes are able to manage the technology. selecting the correct technology partner is a crucial step in assuring their investors that they can deliver on their promises. This is not about the space system. These are many times forgotten and are an essential part of the success of a constellation. on the success of their business models. As obvious as this statement might likelihood of success. In some cases the challenge is more the technical solution and in others is more the business model itself. W SatMagazine February 2017 82

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can be a rather challenging task for the leaders of the team (and also for is better than others. There can be a temptation to sometimes present a better business proposition based on a more adventurous technical solution. Although this can improve the chances of getting in early investment tranches, it runs the risk of being based on a physical impossibility that might limit future investments. investment process. changers. Ensuring the success of such ventures it is critical to ensure that there is only a boom and no bust. The sustainability of the industry depends on the success of the current projects. are the key objectives for the near future. The strength of the business propositions needs good, solid and innovative technical solutions that can deliver the vision of the entrepreneurs that created them. Ensuring good system design is fundamental so the systems being sstl.co.uk/Professor Sir Martin Sweeting is the Founder and Executive Chairman of Surrey Satellite Technology Ltd. He pioneered rapid-response, low-cost and devices to change the economics of space. now designed, built, launched and operated in orbit 49 nano-, microand mini-satellites. These smallsats include the international Disaster Monitoring European Galileo operational constellation and a low-cost, medium-resolution SSTL has grown to 500 staff in number, with annual revenues of $150 milliontotal export sales to 24 countries have approached $1 billion. As Chairman of the Surrey Space Centre as well as being a distinguished professor at the University of Surrey, Sir Martin heads a team of 90 faculty and doctoral researchers investigating advanced smallsat concepts and techniques, acting as the research laboratory for SSTL a true example of real academiccommercial synergy. Sir Martin has been appointed OBE and knighted by HM The Queen, elected a Fellow of the Royal Society and a Fellow of the Royal Academy of Engineering, and he has received the prestigious von Karman Wings Award from CalTech/JPL. 83 SatMagazine February 2017 Bottom image: CYGNSS satellite. Image credit Southwest Reserach Institute. Surrey Satellite Technologys Space GNSS Receiver Remote Sensing Instrument (SGR-ReSI) is the primary payload onboard NASAs CYGNSS constellation that was launched on December 15. The Cyclone Global Navigation Satellite System that aims to improve extreme weather prediction by studying how tropical cyclones form. The CYGNSS space segment consists of a constellation of eight microsatellites, each carrying the Surrey SGR-ReSI as the observatory payload in the form of a delay Doppler mapping instrument (DDMI). Making use of method for looking inside hurricanes. Wind speed will be estimated from this

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remendous pent-up demand for space data and services has created great opportunities for space entrepreneurs today. While there is great opportunity for entrepreneurs looking smallsat dedicated launchers on the horizon, the promise of accessibility to space is bright. the other enabling elements of the space segment lag far behind and Bespoke engineering talent and immense infrastructure spending all result in large amounts of required capital deployed over long timelines. What needs to change to payloads and business concepts harbor a false belief that you must start by hiring a score of engineers, build clean rooms, design a satellite bus, capital raised in entrepreneurial space companies is spent building and developing items that Innovation should be about addressing unmet business needs, not reinventing and there are available numerous shared and dedicated commercial ground of customers. They focused on developing and scaling their innovative logistics and delivery businesses. Similarly, Amazon could not have become to build a global satellite navigation constellation and the space industry should look a little more Busting Down The Barriers Facing Space Entrepreneurs: A York Space Systems PerspectiveT SatMagazine February 2017 84

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Wouldnt it be easier to deploy a single, simple version of the product is likely the entire industry might gain by creating a space economy of standardized available products instead of designing a custom solution every time. space is expensive, more. When it needs to do more, incorporating older technology that becomes obsolete prior to liftoff. The other outcome is program scope reduction, less spacecraft or outright cancellation of the program. The time has come to shift the mentality and quickly performing through evolution rather than revolutionizing from scratch. By advancing technology in smaller increments, more frequently, create a more robust market environment across the industry enabling access and the willingness to try space entrepreneurs, the barriers to entrance remain potential of space should be based on creating the infrastructure needed to provide affordability and rapid accessibility, the key parameters required to unlock the mass markets of the past. The challenges facing entrepreneurs today are no longer technological in nature, but instead require thought and business transformation. Imagine months rather than years, and capital requirements in the millions as opposed to hundreds of millions of dollars. infrastructure, and incrementally evolving product of rapid iteration, risk reduction, decreased cost, and shortened time to market required for space to become truly innovative and vibrant once more. yorkspacesystems.comDirk Wallinger is an industry expert with extensive experience as the Principal Lead System and Subsystem Engineer on multiple space vehicles, including GeoEye1, ORS-1, Fermi Gamma Ray Observatory, NFIRE, and numerous of customers that include NASA Goddard, USAF, DoD, NRL, NGA, ORS, and During employment with industry leaders, including Orbital Sciences, General Dynamics, and Lockheed Martin, he led Senior Management market assessments, evaluated new market entrance opportunities, set system pricing, and coordinated proposal strategy and messaging for company critical proposals. Dirk currently leads business development, provides technical initiatives and partnerships. Dirk holds a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Arizona, Summa Cum Laude.85 SatMagazine February 2017

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magine the following scenario: An earthquake in the Atlantic Ocean is detected, and within minutes, a prominent newscaster scanning Instagram sees a post warning that a tsunami is about to hit the northeastern seaboard. social media. And from a national security perspective, the probability that Indeed, Forbes recently published a story on the imminent danger to the social media. The Case for Stronger Environmental IntelligenceWith so much potential for noise in the system, the need for credible Environmental Intelligence and the instruments and platforms to gather the necessary data pointshas never been stronger. The ability to routinely provide accurate Environmental Intelligence is critical to protecting lives and the nations infrastructure. useful to policy makers and the general public. Environmental Intelligence is used to help make decisions that protect lives, safeguard the countrys The basic ingredients of Environmental Intelligence often include the and decision aids that produce useful products. space systems that support actionable Environmental Intelligence. When evacuations planned. By Cory Springer, Director, Weather and Environment, Strategic Operations, Ball Aerospace The Gathering StormThe Threat of Fake Weather News... Why Environmental Intelligence is the Next Big Thing I SatMagazine February 2017 86 Artistic rendition of the Joint Polar-Orbiting Satellite System (JPSS-1). Image is courtesy of Ball Aerospace.

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irreplaceable role in providing actionable Environmental Intelligence to With Sandy, the weather forecasters were able to get the prediction right, I think it saved some lives. It could have been much worse had they not dialed that path right in to determine where the hurricane would land. Suomi-NPP gives waysafely. How Environmental Intelligence is Collected age of satellites that meteorologists and scientists began seeing entire based observations have the advantage of being able to make critical the physical environment has no boundaries. The breadth and depth of Environmental Intelligence touches almost Measuring ozone in the stratosphere. There are a number of government platforms and instruments that support NASA Earth science to provide decision-makers with the information they need to better understand the changing landscape of our planet. For example, the Ball-built Solar Backscatter Utlraviolet instrument (SBUV/2) helped to discover the ozone hole above Antarctica continue to measure and monitor the protective blanket of stratospheric ozone that surrounds the Earth into the 2030s. Enabling more accurate weather forecasts. CALIPSO and CloudSat are part of a constellation of spacecraft called the A-Train, including Aqua, Aura and PARASOL, dedicated to studying how clouds and atmospheric aerosols key elements of the water cycleimpact long-range and short-term forecasts. In addition, the Global precipitation Measurement-Microwave Imager (GMI), the new microwave instrument calibration standard currently operating on the joint NASA-Japanese Aerospace Exploration Agency Global Precipitation Measurement (GPM) enabling operational forecasters to better predict tropical storm intensities and tracks. prevention plans. The precisely calibrated Operational Land Imager (OLI) continues Landsats unprecedented 45-year record of earth remote sensing, helping experts make routine drought better understand the Earths ecosystem. responders and emergency teams to deploy faster and more Earth imagery captured by WorldView satellites, three of which were built by Ball for DigitalGlobe, is used for civil government mapping, land-use planning, disaster relief, exploration, defense and intelligence, visualization and simulation environments, and navigation technology such as Google Maps. Space-Based Environmental Intelligence Systems government and academia. For this reason, there is a need to improve based observing technologies and strategies to help meet their critical Environmental Intelligence needs. gaps, the quality of actionable Environmental Intelligence for decision Looking Forward It is perhaps easiest to think that Environmental Intelligence is really increase in frequency and in the amount of damage caused. Through additional investments in Environmental Intelligence capabilities and Cory Springer is the Director, Weather & Environment, Strategic Operations at Ball Aerospace.SatMagazine February 2017 87 Artistic rendition of the WorldView-3 satellite. Image is courtesy of Ball Aerospace.

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Collecting Evidence of Extraterrestrial IntelligencecubeSat can carry a payload that ranges from imaging and more. events, the government, military and media have made a strong attempt to In the face of their apparent disbelief of the topic, the same military and governments have spent huge amounts of money secretly studying Thanks to freedom of information, and intent behind such disdain. receiving commands and to transmit telemetry and mission data to Earth. coarse pointing accuracy. The Phenomena. subsequently paid for the building data costs. The launch is scheduled by private donors. In the fundraising Arial Phenomena, and the impact that phenomena. send a smallsat to orbit for this purpose and this endeavor is unattached to any government or corporate entity. LT Command and Data Handler/Electrical Power System Board LT Battery Pack: LT Magnetorquer Board LT 1U Flight Solar Panel LT Flight Imager Payload Board 3MP CMOS Sensor Color Camera: OpenSat Payload Software PackageLT 2U Flight Chassis Michael David Cote is a graduate from Simon Fraser University, works in software engineering and is a technology enthusiast. Following are a few links for those interested in learning more:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Center_for_the_Study_of_Extraterrestrial_Intelligence http://www.siriusdisclosure.com/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7vyVe-6YdUk http://www.citizenhearing.org/https://www.youtube.com/user/CitizenHearing A 88 SatMagazine February 2017

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Supporting Companies and Organizations for the SmallSat SymposiumSomeone once intimated that it takes a village... in the case of SmallSat Symposium 2017, a village simply wouldnt be effective whatsoever... however, sponsoring companies area a boon to those who have worked so diligently to bring a world-class event for those interested in this dynamic smallsat industry.Satnews Publishers Arianespace is the worlds leading satellite launch company, providing innovation to its customers since 1980. Backed by 21 shareholders and the European Space Agency, the company offers an international workforce renowned for a culture of commitment and excellence. Arianespace has launched more than half the commercial satellites operating in geostationary orbit today. As of October 29, 2014, 220 Ariane launches, 35 Soyuz launches (9 at the Guiana Space Center and 26 at Baikonur with Starsem) and three Vega launches have been performed. The in Washington, D.C. (United States), Tokyo (Japan) and Singapore. For more information, please visit arianespace.com. Ball Aerospace pioneers discoveries that enable our customers to perform beyond expectation and protect what matters most. The company creates innovative space solutions, enables more accurate weather forecasts, drives insightful observations of our planet, delivers actionable data and intelligence, and ensures those who defend our freedom go forward bravely and return home safely. For more information, visit ball.com/aerospace. The 2017 SmallSat Symposium is pleased to welcome Boeing as a sponsor to this years event.Clyde Space is an award winning globally recognized innovator and supplier of CubeSat and small-satellite systems. The companys approach to designing and building spacecraft systems is enabling a new generation of spacecraft for commercial, civil and military applications and Now in its 12th year of operation, Clyde Space continues to expand its capability and is now supporting missions at all levels, from conceptual design, development, integration, testing, through to launch and on-orbit operations. Clyde Space has heavily invested in development over the past year, recruiting heavily, expanding facilities and announced their international expansion plans. The company has over 80 staff and are growing at rate of over 50 percent per year, a rate on par with their facilities. This increase is enabling Clyde Space to win greater orders and develop over 70 satellites this year alone, 80 percent of internationalize. For additional information: clyde.space/ DHV Technology designs and manufactures fully custom solar panels on PCB substrate or aluminum honeycomb substrate (CFRP), body mounted or deployable. Sensors and other elements could be integrated under customer requirements. DHV Technology has great expertize on photovoltaic technology. DHV Technology manufactured the solar panels for the Italian satellite UNISAT-6 that was launched from Yasni (Russia) on June 19, 2014. The solar panels are working currently under nominal conditions according to the telemetry installed on the Satellite. DHV Technology has signed a contract with G.A.U.S.S. Srl to supply the solar panels of UNISAT-7 that will be launched in 2017. DHV Technology has participated in several other projects, as well, for 1U, 2U, 3U and PocketQubes. For example, DHV Technology is external provider of solar arrays for TRISAT mission, funded by ESA and developed by Maribor University in Slovenia. It is a 3U CubeSat project with deployable solar arrays. DHV Technologys pricing is very competitive and offers excellent quality and DHV Technology is listed in the NASA publications NASA/TP-2015-216648/ REV1 Small Spacecraft Technology State of the Art (pp.24-26) within the Small Satellite technology available for the market. More info: dhvtechnology.com/ Glavkosmos main objective being the engagement of space activities implementation. Space research and its application for medicine, solar physics, astrophysics, solar system research, communication, implementation of mutual projects on designing, launching and operating of glavkosmos.ru/ Hogan Lovells is a cutting-edge, end-to-end strategic legal practice for satellite system operators, investors, manufacturers, or other transaction parties. We work with those involved in traditional space, NewSpace, and government procurements, around the world. Hogan Lovells helps companies take their satellite systems from drawing board to implementation, and safely navigate the multi-layered risks and issues they will face. We understand the technology, business, and regulatory issues ahead of you, and know the strategies necessary to achieve real world success. Acting as an integrated part of your team, we work to understand the challenges you face to structure the best transaction for you. Hogan Lovells has a robust inventory of winning resolutions, unparalleled complex deal experience, a cohesive global team approach, and deep industry expertise. We are pioneers alongside our entrepreneurial clients for their most innovative industry developments, providing practical legal solutions wherever in 26 countries to serve their clients. Additional details are readily available at: hoganlovells.com. 89 SatMagazine February 2017

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Kratos is the leading global provider of turnkey enterprisegrade ground segment solutions that assures operations and communications performance across satellite, terrestrial and hybrid networks. Products include the Monics family of IPS, the for network monitoring and control and NeuralStarSQM for end-to-end service management. With experience spanning 300 missions over 30 years, Kratos assures secure management, delivery and distribution of data and information from space and terrestrial-based platforms for defense, intelligence, government and commercial satellite partners. For more information: kratosdefense.com/. Mitsubishi Heavy Industries been the pioneer in the manufacturing industry, including mhi-global.com/ Orbital Systems is a leading manufacturer of ground station antenna systems including complete cost effective solutions for TT&C antennas used to control and monitor satellites. Orbital offers antenna positioners and integrated RF subsystems with single or multi-band feeds, upconverters, downconverters and HPAs in proven antenna systems are fully range tested, reliable and safe, and fully compliant with international standards. Select www.orbitalsystems.com/ for more info.The 2017 SmallSat Symposium is pleased to welcome Pumpkin Space Systems as a sponsor to this years event. Additional company information is available at pumpkinspace.com/.Space Systems Loral (SSL) is a leading provider of commercial satellites with broad expertise to support satellite operators and innovative space related missions. In addition to its GEO communications satellite expertise the company has launched more than 80 LEO satellites and currently has LEOs in production for communications, Earth observation and science missions with customers such as TerraBella, Telesat and RCM. Best known for their satellites and spacecraft systems, SSL also offers full product life cycle support to new space affordable access to space through hosted and dispensed payloads, and launch site and on orbit operations support. As a Silicon Valley innovator for more than 50 years, SSLs advanced product line also includes sophisticated robotics and automation solutions for remote operations. More information, visit sslmda.com. GVF industry. Founded in 1997, it brings together organizations engaged in the delivery of advanced broadband and narrowband satellite services to consumers, and commercial and government enterprises worldwide. Headquartered in London, GVF is an independent, based membership represents every major world region and every sector of the operators, teleports, satellite Earth station manufacturers, system integrators, value added and enhanced service providers, telecom carriers, consultants, law gvf.org. Satellite Industry Association (SIA) is a US-based trade association providing representation of the leading satellite operators, service providers, manufacturers, launch services providers, and ground equipment suppliers. For more than two decades, SIA has advocated on ehalf of the U.S. satellite industry on policy, regulatory, and legislative issues affecting the satellite business. For more information, visit sia.org. The Space Foundation is the foremost advocate for all awareness activities, educational programs and major industry events, including the annual Space Symposium, all which support of its mission to advance space-related endeavors to inspire, enable and propel humanity. Space Foundation World Headquarters, located in Colorado Springs, Colorado, USA, has a museum-quality Discovery Center open to the public. The Space Foundation offers a wide array of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) based education programs and publishes The Space Report: The Authoritative Guide to Global Space Activity. Through its Foundation recognizes space-based innovations that improve life on Earth. To learn more about Space Foundation, please visit spacefoundation.org. Thanks to all who supported and attended SmallSat Symposium 2017 we look forward to presenting the smallsat industry with an informative and exhilerating event once again in 2018. 90 SatMagazine February 2017