Space has become the ultimate high ground for forces worldwide, where whoever controls it will have significant advantages over adversaries. The importance of this domain is such that not only is investment increasing exponentially among established players, but new players come onto the scene every year. Furthermore, it is increasingly evident that Space is also becoming increasingly important in ensuring a nation’s infrastructure and security. This market report covers some of the most important national and international programs in the space domain while also delivering spending forecasts for some of the most active and important nations.

Before joining the Space Operations Summit this May, download last year's post-show report. This piece includes:

• A breakdown of attendees
• Attendee testimonials
• Key takeaways
• 2024 sponsors

In preparation for the Space Operations Summit 2024, we were privileged to receive an article from MITRE on the importance of Space on multi-domain C2. In this piece, Dr Eliahu Niewood and Chris Niessen make it loud and clear that there could be no multidomain operations without a mastery of space. The article covers how space is essential for critical aspects of JADC2 such as:

• Communication
• Positioning, Navigation, and Timing
• Sensing
  

The UK is currently focusing on becoming a major player in space, specialising in small satellite launch. We were privileged to interview Matthew Archer, Director of Launch for the UK Space Agency. In this interview he covers the state-of-play of UK launch while emphasising the importance of agency, industry, and international collaboration and alignment to ensure the UK remains a competitive player in the space sector. Perhaps most important of all, he delves into how the Agency’s open policy can be used for the benefit of organisations and individuals with an interest in space.

Space is an ever-growing domain subject to constant disruption due to a multiple of factors ranging from technology to politics. We had the privilege of interviewing RAND Space expert James Black, who goes into detail about the current state-of-play in space, delving into the challenges but also the opportunities. In this piece, he explores the multiple avenues the space domain may take while also giving context to some of the most recent events that affected space such as the War in Ukraine. As an emergent domain, there is still a lot to be done to ensure that Space remains a prosperous and safe domain from the satellites themselves, all the way down to the supply chains that sustain them.

As space becomes more accessible, more nations are beginning to incorporate the domain into their national strategies. While the US remains at the lead in spending, new entrants such as Poland have emerged, while the UK and France have both pledged to increase their spending. This market report covers spending from selected countries on:

• Point Navigation and Timing Systems (PNT)
• Communications/SatCom
• Third Party Launches
• Data Gathering
• Earth Observations
• Space Training
  

In this interview, Air Marshal Andrew Turner delves into the logarithmic increasing importance of Space Domain Awareness. Life on earth has become ever more dependent on the Space Domain which has led to issues in space congestion and collision. In this piece he:

• Explains the urgency of the Space problem
• The role new technologies can play in solving the issue
• Challenges of implementing these new technologies
  

Space no longer has the barriers to entry it once did. Its democratisation has allowed greater participation by both nations and private actors. This activity has proven to be a double edge sword as our reliance on space has cluttered it increasing the potential of disaster, whether by incident or design. In this Rapid-Fire interview, Brigadier General Teichmann shares his views on the current state-of-play of the Space Domain Awareness.

In this interview Richard Laing, Principal Project Manager for the NCI’s Joint Intelligence Surveillance and Reconnaissance Centre expresses his views on the developing space domain. Space has become one the most exciting domains as every day it is becoming more democratised, opening to new concepts and industries. Space’s increased accessibility provides new opportunities, challenges and threats. Richard uses his experience and knowledge to reflect on these aspects providing invaluable insight for anyone in the sector.

Major General Michael Traut, Commander, German Space Command, German Air Force, delivered a presentation at the 2024 conference on “Collaborations for greater advancements in Space".

Read this presentation to learn:

• Critical Importance of Space Infrastructure
• Challenges and Threats in Space Systems
• Innovative collaborations among government, military, and private sectors
• Achieving a secure and sustainable space environment
  

The “Transforming NASA Acquisition: A Quantum Leap towards Moon-Mars Exploration” presentation was delivered last year at the Space Operations Summit by Ms. Karla Smith Jackson, Senior Procurement Executive, Deputy Chief Acquisition Officer &Assistant Administrator, NASA Office of Procurement and explores;

• NASA’s Mission
• Current Moon to Mars Scope
• Artemis Program Strategy
• Methodology Principles of the M2M Strategy
• Potential Hindrances to Our Success
• NASA Mission Directorates (How We Do Business)
• Procurement Mission and Vision
• NASA Buying Locations
• NASA By the Numbers: FY2023
• FY2023 Procurement Initiatives
• Introducing the NASA Acquisition Launchpad (NAIL)
• NAIL Vision, Intent and Framework
• Innovative Procurement Methods to Achieve Moon to Mars Objectives

This year, NASA will return to the Space Operations Summit with their presentation on "Innovation in NASA Procurement Strategies" which will be delivered by John Cannaday, Director of the Office of Procurement, Marshall Space Flight Center.

The “USSF Space Rapid Capabilities Office” Presentation was delivered last year at the Space Operations Summit by Dr. Kelly D. Hammett, Director and Program Executive Officer and covers:

• Program Examples
• Satellite Communications Augmentation Resources
• Rapid Resilient Command and Control
• Going Fast in Space Acquisition
• People and Culture
• Rapid Fielding Partnerships

The US Space Force will return to the Space Operations Summit for 2024 with a presentation on “Ensuring Space Superiority to Combat Future Threats” which will be delivered by Lieutenant General DeAnna Burt, Deputy Chief of Space Operations for Operations, Cyber, and Nuclear.

“Esa’s contribution to global security” presentation was delivered at the Space Operations Summit 2022 by Graham Turnock, Special Advisor at the European Space Agency. This presentation consists of:

• The Rising Relevance of Space Safety
• Space Weather System Objectives
• NEO Observational Network
• Space Debris Implications
• Laser Tracking Network and Momentum Transfer
• Transition to a Circular Economy in Space
• Civil Security from Space in Context
• And More!
  

The "Procurement Enterprise Transformation and the Future for NASA Acquisition" presentation was delivered at the Space Operations Summit 2022 by Ms. Karla Smith Jackson, Senior Procurement Executive, Deputy Chief Acquisition Officer & Assistant Administrator for Procurement NASA who will be joining us once again as a speaker in Space Operations Summit 2023.

This exclusive presentation from Brigadier-General Friedrich Teichmann, Director, Geospatial Institute, Austrian Armed Forces, which was delivered at the 2023 conference covers:

• Space is becoming more competitive, congested and confrontational with new risks for the satellites (e.g. debris) and new threats against the satellites (e.g. ASAT): A need driven analysis for space operations is required
• Thoughts on the current ‘space hype’ and why now?
• Detailed analysis into the value of space services and space assets in aiding national security and defence

Hear from Brigadier-General Friedrich Teichmann at the 2024 Space Operations Summit as he discusses the current developments in ‘space activities’ of the Austrian Armed Forces

The Space Operations Summit offers a unique platform to engage with 150+ senior military officials and space experts from over 20 countries, all looking to explore technological advancements to effectively integrate space-based assets into military operations, and enhance situational awareness and decision-making for the purpose of security.

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