As space missions become more sophisticated and far-reaching, communication systems and technologies must evolve to successfully transmit data both close to home and beyond our solar system.
A partnership between Tech Briefs magazine and NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center, this unique online summit will explore groundbreaking advancements in space communications and navigation technologies and examine their impact on science and exploration.
You'll hear from esteemed speakers from NASA centers and program offices as they discuss topics including the future of science, orchestrating communication and navigation services, expanding network operations, recent space communications innovations, and more.
Agenda (all time U.S. Eastern):
10:00-10:10am: NASA Welcome Remarks
10:10-10:40am: Keynote Presentation — NASA’s Vision
10:40-11:10am: Panel Discussion – Science’s Changing Needs
11:10-11:30am: Sputtered Coatings for Space-Based Optical Systems
11:30-11:50am: Orchestrating Comm & Nav Services for Science Mission Needs
12:10-12:30pm: Expanding the Network through Commercialization and Virtual Network Operations
12:30-12:45pm: Enhancing Space Missions: Advanced Connector Solutions For Communication and Navigation
12:45-1:15pm: Panel Discussion – Innovations in the Space Communications and Navigation Sector
1:15-1:30pm: The Credibility Matrix for FSM Vendors: Beyond Optomechanical Specs
1:30-1:50pm: NASA Closing Remarks
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