4th SmallSat & Space Access Summit
The 4th Annual SmallSat and Space Access Summit will address the development of SmallSat technologies and the challenges of achieving successful vehicle launches. Speakers will address the policy, acquisition, and technical development of space capabilities aimed at improving ease of access to space and overall US superiority in the space domain – in the context of both national defense and scientific exploration. Furthermore, this event will highlight the role of the space industry and commercial sector in furthering reliable space access and efforts to develop a national hybrid space architecture using small spacecraft in proliferated LEO.
Speakers from across the DoD, IC, Federal Agencies, and commercial sector will share their insights into the future direction of SmallSat applications, the challenges of fielding SmallSat constellations, advancements in capabilities, barriers to successful launches and the role industry plays in progressing US space superiority. Speakers from across the DoD, IC, Federal Agencies, and commercial sector will share their insights into the future direction of satellite technologies and the challenges of fielding SmallSat constellations. Attendees will have the unique opportunity to engage with senior leaders about recent changes to the national space enterprise and current critical capability gaps.
Speaker and Presenter Information
Brig Gen Steven Whitney, USAF
Director, Space Programs
Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Acquisition
Dr. Lindsay Millard
Principal Director for Space
OUSD (R&E)
Brig Gen Steve “Bucky” Butow, USAF
Director, Space Portfolio
DIU
Dr. Karen St. Germain
Director, Earth Science Division
Science Mission Directorate
NASA
Brig Gen Wayne Monteith, USAF (Ret)
Associate Administrator, Commercial Space Transportation
FAA
Dr. Frank Turner
Technical Director
Space Development Agency
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Expected Number of Attendees
140Relevant Government Agencies
Air Force, Army, Navy & Marine Corps, DOD & Military, Dept of Homeland Security, NASA, FAA, Federal Government, FCC
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When
Wed-Thu, Jun 23-24, 2021
Cost
Active Duty Military & Government: | $0.00 |
Non-Profit, Academia, FFRDC: | $690.00 |
Standard Registration - Industry & Contractor: | $1090.00 |
Where
Sunset Room at National Harbor
Oxon Hill, MD
Website
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Event Sponsors
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Organizer
Defense Strategies Institute