SATELLITE 2022 5.1.37

The SATELLITE Conference and Exhibition was inaugurated in 1981 with the objective of fostering connections and unification within the satellite industry as it ventured into uncharted territories. Over the course of 41 years, SATELLITE has catered to the satellite and space communities while expanding its content to cater to professionals across various commercial sectors that benefit from satellite technology and applications such as broadcasting, media & entertainment, government/military, aviation, maritime, automotive, financial, healthcare, telecommunications, and more.

SATELLITE is renowned for being the premier business gathering, innovation platform, and media event annually. Notable industry developments unveiled at SATELLITE include:

• Boeing's introduction of the industry's first all-electric communications satellite bus 702SP (2011).
• Jeff Bezos revealing Blue Origin's inaugural commercial satellite launch customer (2017) and its primary lunar lander, Blue Moon (2019).
• Elon Musk announcing commercial satellite launch service on Falcon 9 (2009) and remote/rural broadband service on Starlink (2020).
• SES becoming the first global satellite operator to strike a launch contract with SpaceX and sign for a reusable launch (2012 & 2016).
• Jon Finney disclosing Isotropic Systems' compact multi-band, all-in-one terminal (2018).
• Hughes unveiling Jupiter-1 and Jupiter-2 satellites and issuing manufacturing contracts (2008 & 2013).
• Antenna manufacturers introducing phased-array or beam-forming antenna systems (2012-2020).
• Silicon Valley investors hailing the rise of "New Space" companies and entrepreneurs (2014).
• Iridium revealing its 2nd generation NEXT Constellation (2010).
• NGC revealing the first commercial in-orbit servicing contract with Intelsat for its MEV-2 (2018).
• Virgin Galactic detailing plans to cater to the commercial satellite industry with a reusable, suborbital launcher (2015).

The Foundations of the SATELLITE Conference and Exhibition:

Content - Universally acclaimed as the paramount and most inclusive meeting ground for space and satellite visionaries globally, SATELLITE attracts executives, engineers, government officials, and commercial customers aiming to tackle worldwide challenges, enhance space accessibility, foster innovation and leadership, collaborate on policy-making, and network with peers. SATELLITE offers a platform where industry leaders engage with emerging professionals and entrepreneurs in dialogues shaping the commercial space sphere.

Exhibit Show Floor - The burgeoning space economy coupled with an innovative terrestrial ecosystem is propelling the sector towards uncharted realms through transformative technologies that are revolutionizing our way of life. The exhibit hall showcases cutting-edge innovations, technologies, and solutions under one roof.

Networking - Despite living in a technological era, personal interactions remain unparalleled. SATELLITE provides a setting where unexpected partnerships can blossom. The event offers invaluable networking opportunities to forge new connections, rekindle old relationships, and solidify essential deals face-to-face across all segments of the satellite industry and beyond.