Note: This event was originally planned for 25-27 August 2020 in London, UK and has now been rescheduledNew Date: 27-29 April, 2021Since we launched the inaugural
Space Operations Summit in 2019, NATO has approved its first space policy and recognised space as an operational domain. These developments emphasise that the outcome of future multi-domain operations will depend on NATO's ability both to generate capability in space and to leverage space-based capabilities across the joint environment.
Space Operations 2020 offers a platform for military space professionals, joint-space users, aerospace leaders and space SMEs to translate space concepts into robust capabilities. The conference is also committed to enhancing dialogue on the space industrial base and to enabling the agile acquisition processes that can rapidly and iteratively build capability in NATO's newest warfighting domain.
The workshop and opening plenary sessions acknowledge that our ability to operate in and from space depends on improved access to space. For the military user, that means leveraging partnerships with commercial launch service providers to generate a reliable, affordable and repeatable launch capability. Only through improved access to launch can defence effectively build capability in space, enhancing SSA, improving resiliency for space-based systems and fielding small-sat development.
Last, but just as important, the programme will look at the delivery of effect from space. As multi-domain thinking continues to mature, it is vital that we consider how to integrate space capabilities and effects with forces operating in the air, on land, at sea and in cyberspace.
Forum Objectives
- Coordinate NATO thinking on space by attending the only forum committed both to exploring space as an operational domain and as an enabler for future joint operations
- Improve access to space by developing partnerships with commercial launch service providers to deliver a repeatable, cost-effective launch capability
- Enhance capability in space by identifying information, network and cyber technologies capable of improving command and control, situational awareness and resilience for space-based systems
- Deliver effect from space by improving real-time connectivity and data relay to support the integration of space as a core component of the joint fight
2020 Speaker Faculty
- Monica Y. Manning, Deputy Chief Acquisition Officer, NASA
- Major General E G Whyte, Chief, Nigerian Defence Space Administration
- Captain (N) Lars Schumann, Concepts Branch Chief, European Union Military Staff
- Dr John Robson, Deputy Chief, NGA Support Team - US Space Command, US National Geospatial Intelligence Agency (Tentative)
- General (retd) Philippe Steininger, Military Advisor to the President, National Centre for Space Studies (CNES)
- Flavio Giudice, JISR, Space SME, NATO Communications and Information Agency
- Rich Laing, JISR Section, NATO Communications and Information Agency
- Andrew Ash, Space Situational Awareness - Project Technical Authority, Space & Sensing Systems Group, Cyber & Information Systems (CIS) Division, DSTL
- Jeff Braxton, Strategic Engagement Division, US Space Command
- Dr Xavier Pasco, Director, FRS
- Dr Jana Robinson, Space Security Program Director, PSSI
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Focus Day:
Main Conference:
Venue
Pestana Chelsea Bridge Hotel
354 Queenstown Rd, Nine Elms, SW11 8AE
London, UK
Website:
https://www.pestana.com/en/hotel/pestana-chelsea-bridgePhone: 020 7062 8000
AccommodationTravel and accommodation are not included in the conference fee; however we have put together a HotelMap that displays discounted accommodation for hotels in the area near to Space Operations Summit 2019. The map displays live availability and allows you to book directly with each hotel:
https://www.HotelMap.com/pro/MZKHE Please note: We will never recommend, approve or appoint any third party rooming service to act on our behalf. Please be extremely wary if you are approached by any such companies. We will always endeavour to negotiate the best available rates for you so please use the HotelMap link provided; this shows live availability and rates for all hotels in the area and allows you to book directly with the hotel of your choice within your budget.
