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Inoue Gives Japanese Space Perspective
Tomotaka Inoue, counsellor for the Office of National Space Policy in the Cabinet Office of Japan, provided insight into Japan’s space program at the 29th National Space Symposium. After giving a brief history of space system restrictions in Japan, Inoue said that changes in Japanese space policy made in 2008 now allow practical use of…
Panel Revisits America's Education Crisis
Wednesday morning at the 29th National Space Symposium began with a panel that looked at the current status of education, reprising a theme from the 27th National Space Symposium in 2011. Entitle, America’s Education Crisis: Rising Above the Gathering Storm Revisited, the panel was moderated by Craig R. Barrett, Ph.D., retired chief executive officer & chairman of the board, Intel Corporation. The panelists included…
Private Meetings Provide Forum for Discussion at Space Symposium
The Space Foundation’s annual Space Symposium provides opportunity for private meetings and discussions beyond the regular agenda presentations, meals and receptions. These invitation-only events perform a number of opportunities: top-level decision-makers can meet for private discussion of current space issues; outside organizations can take advantage of the venue and the audience for adjunct meetings; and…
GMV Restructures its Space Business in the USA
Madrid, Spain / Rockville, MD (April 10, 2013) – GMV (www.gmv.com), the private, multi-national firm based in Madrid, leading supplier of Commercial satellite ground systems in the world, is restructuring and selling its U.S. Institutional Aerospace business while retaining its Commercial Space business. As part of this restructuring, GMV has established a new company, GMV Innovating…
Mowry Sees "Exciting Times" for Launch Providers
Clayton Mowry, president, Arianespace, Inc., gave a brief overview of the launch business on April 9 at the 29th National Space Symposium. Mowry said that Arianespace has had 100 percent mission success over the last 10 years and now handles “almost half” of all satellites launched today.” Saying that,”these are exciting times for us in the…
Panel Talks about Redefining Disaster Management
Concentrating on the valuable role satellites play in disaster communications, the Space and Satcom – Redefining Disaster Management panel on April 9 was moderated by Susan J. Irwin, president, Euroconsult USA Inc. (pictured, left) and comprised: MAJ Linda Bozada, USA, chief, Theater SATCOM plans & programs, United States Pacific Command William (Bill) G. Connelly, vice president and general manager, ViaSat…
Space Warfighters Luncheon Features Weinstein
Maj. Gen. Jack Weinstein, USAF, director of air, space and cyberspace operations for Air Force Space Command, addressed a packed room of both military and civilian attendees at the Space Warfighters Luncheon, April 9, during the 29th National Space Symposium. The luncheon was sponsored by AGI. AGI Chief Executive Officer Paul Graziani gave the welcome remarks and AGI Vice…
Panel Discusses Space Pioneering Leadership and Economic Competitiveness
The final Tuesday morning session of the 29th National Space Symposium, Pioneering Leadership and Economic Competitiveness, keyed off recent reports making recommendations for the future of NASA and the U.S. civil space program: the Space Foundation’s PIONEERING: Sustaining U.S. Leadership in Space and the National Research Council (NRC)’s NASA’s Strategic Direction and the Need for a National Consensus.…
Nield Talks about Private Industry in Space
Federal Aviation Administration Associate Administrator for Commercial Space Transportation George C. Nield, Ph.D., spoke Tuesday morning at the 29th National Space Symposium. Noting that private industry will be a key player in space transportation because of budget cuts, advances in technology, government policy support and the involvement of wealthy individuals, Nield said, “It does not take a government…
Gen. William Shelton Gives AFSPC Perspective
Gen. William L. Shelton, USAF, commander, Air Force Space Command (AFSPC), set the stage for the 29th National Space Symposium with remarks Tuesday morning. He highlighted potential hurdles in a budget-constraint environment and offered a way ahead. “There are people who believe that the status quo is adequate,” he said. “I certainly don’t know what intelligence they’re…