Space Generation Advisory Council

Space Career Pathways & Speed Mentoring Workshop
2023-09-23 15:00 - 17:30 (Europe/Helsinki) | Zoom
This workshop is part of SGAC’s Space Mentoring Program and will be open to existing SGAC mentees as well as registrants of the wider public. It aims to provide additional career development resources for space-interested students and young professionals on navigating space careers in the different regions, and increase mentorship opportunities for the next generation of youth.
Programme (CET) – 23 Sep, 3pm – 4:40pm
– 3pm – 3:03pm – Welcome & Introduction – Mentoring Program (3 min)
– 3:03pm – 3:10pm – Introduction to SGAC + Q&A by Co-Chairs (7 mins)
– 3:10pm – 3:25pm – Navigating the Space Ecosystem in Africa (10 mins + 5 mins Q&A)
– 3:25pm – 3:40pm – Navigating the Space Ecosystem in Asia-Pacific (10 mins + 5 mins Q&A)
– 3:40pm – 3:55pm – TBC
– 3:55pm – 4pm – Speed Mentoring Briefing
– 4pm – 4:30pm – Breakout Session – Speed Mentoring & Networking (30 mins)
– Back to main room and closing
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Confirmed Speakers:

Dr. Valnathan Munsami:

PhD in Physics, a Master of Business Leadership, a Space Studies Program Diploma, and a Certificate in International Air, Space and Telecommunications Law/ Former CEO of SANSA, co-Founder of the African Space Leadership Institute, Chancellor of the International Space University, and is Chancellor Advisor to the CEO, Saudi Space Commission

4th NCAC Space Generation Workshop 2023
2023-09-09 08:30 - 2023-09-10 18:00 (America/Costa_Rica) | Colegio Federado de Ingenieros y de Arquitectos de Costa Rica, Costa Rica
The 4th North, Central America and Caribbean – Space Generation Workshop (4th NCAC-SGW) will reunite up to 150 students and young professionals from all over the NCAC Region and beyond. Delegates will have the chance to participate in main nowadays Space Industry discussions. The theme of the 4th NCAC-SGW is: “Space Lessons Learned: Youth Innovation Today, and International Cooperation for an Improved Tomorrow”, addressing topics related to Space Law, Science Diplomacy and International Cooperation, Space for the Sustainable Development Goals, Space Commerce, Mission Development, Telemetry and more. As a result, a final report will be handed over to the United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs (UNOOSA) including the outstanding results of the discussions.

2nd Middle East Space Generation Workshop 2023
2023-09-06 08:30 - 2023-09-07 18:00 (Europe/Moscow) | University of Bahrain, Zallaq, Bahrein, Isa Town, Bahrain
Building on the success of the regional workshops around the world, the second edition of Middle East Space Generation Workshop (ME-SGW) will be organized in the Kingdom of Bahrain in 6-7 September 2023 at the University of Bahrain
ME-SGW is a two-day regional event which aims to gather university students, young professionals, experts, academia and industry representatives from the Middle East all together. ME-SGW will provide the participants with an unprecedented opportunity to strengthen the regional network and will prepare the ground for discussions about how to enhance the space industry in this region.
The two-day regional event will bring together Bachelor’s, Master’s and Doctoral degree candidates, young professionals, experts, academia, space agencies and industry representatives to participate through a series of workshops, panels and keynote speakers.

Benefit Sharing of Lunar Resource Activities for Africa: analysing the regional and international contexts
2023-07-27 16:00 - 17:30 (Europe/Helsinki) | Zoom
The webinar will be part of the International Moon Day weekly events.
A panel will be organized with representatives of the Moon Village Association (lead by Suyan Malhadas and Chris Bosquillon)and the SGAC Space Law and Policy Project Group “Commercialization of Space Resources in Africa” project (lead by Jéssyka Nunes and Nifemi Awe).
Over one hour, four speakers will cover 4 presentations, with half an hour afterwards allocated to questions from participants.
Presentations will cover the theme of benefit “Sharing of lunar resource activities for Africa”, analysing regional and international contexts, with focus on expectations, needs and obstacles related to the participation of African countries in space resource activities on the Moon and associated value chains.
Specific topics to be covered in the presentations:
+ Commercialization and benefit sharing involving African countries
+ Access problems to solve prior to sharing: education, sci&tech, partnership with foreign countries
+ Capacity building in Africa in the space and lunar activities domain: opportunities and obstacles
Other issues specific to African women in space entrepreneurship to be tackled in the discussion:
+ How to remove cultural, socioeconomic and educational barriers to close the funding gap for African women space entrepreneurs ?
+ What can be done to increase the financial growth of space and Moon-oriented MSMEs owned and operated by African women?
+ What can African and global governments do to support and empower African women to enter the space and lunar economy?
+ What more can be done by financial institutions in order to address the barriers for the unbanked population of African women aspiring at space entrepreneurship?
+ How can access to financial and business education increase the opportunities for African women in communities not directly connected to space business?
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Confirmed Speakers:

David Kasibante

Bio:
Founder and Team Leader at Space4Tomorrow, Moon Village Association National Coordinator for Uganda and active panelist, will talk about his experience on Moon business and Africa (and developing nations), especially in-situ resource utilisation and benefit sharing

The Space Sector in Africa: what do you know about it?
2023-07-18 18:00 - 19:30 (Europe/Paris) | Zoom
The Space Sector in Africa: what do you know about it?
Africa’s space industry has experienced remarkable growth in recent years, and Charles Nzeussi, the SGAC Regional Partnership Manager for Africa, will shed light on its current state and exciting prospects.
After telling us about his life adventure, Charles, who is also ESG & Climate Action Specialist at SES, will discuss the role of the African space sector in enhancing connectivity, enabling sustainable development, and addressing environmental challenges.
Moreover, this webinar will explore the collaborative efforts between governments, organizations, and stakeholders to promote space research, education, and entrepreneurship in Africa, with a focus on empowering young space professionals.
Don’t miss out on this free SGAC webinar that promises to inspire and broaden your horizons. Register now to secure your spot!

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Confirmed Speakers:
Charles Nzeussi is the SGAC Regional Partner Africa and a SES ESG & Climate Action Specialist

SSA through Optical Sensors - Observatory Development using COTS Equipment
2023-07-12 18:00 - 19:30 (Europe/Paris) | Zoom
Proliferating space debris is the paramount global challenge that the space community is facing. At present, there is no global space traffic management system and there is a serious lack of consensus on sensitive thresholds when it comes to conjunction analysis and collision avoidance. In order to raise awareness about the nuances of the dynamic space environment and traffic management, hands-on experience with SSA sensors especially from the academic sector can bring a paradigm shift in our understanding. Using small telescopes in large quantities and in a distributed fashion for use of space objects detection, tracking, and characterization has the potential to bring valuable insights into the space sustainability domain. With an evolving distributed network controlled by a consortium of universities and young professors, the complicated technical nuances of the space debris problem can be addressed. In the last two decades, the equipment manufacturers for deep space astronomy have made significant technical progress. These days, commercially off-the-shelf and ready-to-be integrated astronomical equipment can be used to set up a research-grade SDA observatory on a low budget and in very less time. At present, there is a serious lack of a number of SDA sensors around the world. In order to bridge the gap between the number of observations needed for accurate Space Traffic Management (STM) and Space Domain Awareness (SDA), stakeholders from academia and societal domains have to play an active role. This can be initiated by the use of optical observatories for sustainability purposes. This webinar will focus on how to build an optical observatory for the aforementioned purposes. The targeted audience will be young professionals, especially from emerging countries that do not have any SDA optical observatories. By promoting awareness of the use of telescopes for SSA, SDA, and STM purposes, emerging space-faring nations can play an active role in data acquisition and processing.

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Confirmed Speakers:
Mahhad Nayyer is an astrodynamicist by profession and an ardent advocate of space sustainability. Mahhad’s areas of expertise are orbital mechanics, space mission analysis and design, spacecraft design, human spaceflight, and systems engineering. In particular, Mahhad is pursuing the impactful role that emerging space economies/countries can play in the evolution of a global Space Traffic Management (STM) system/best practices. Mahhad is starting his graduate studies on the same topic at Purdue University starting Fall 2023. After high school, Mahhad was awarded the Department of State International Cadet Exchange Programme scholarship, letting him study and train at the U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs. His academic area of concentration was orbital mechanics and spacecraft design within the major field of Astronautical Engineering. Mahhad is the recipient of several young professional awards and accolades including IAF Emerging Space Leader 2022 and AIAA ASCEND Diverse Dozen 2022. In 2020, Mahhad enrolled in a postgraduate master’s programme in Space Systems Engineering and Business Engineering offered by Graz University of Technology, Austria. As the astrodynamics lead, Mahhad led his cohort’s SMAD design for a sub-geo CubeSat constellation capable of providing detection, tracking, characterisation, and inspection services for geostationary and nearby anthropogenic space objects. His graduate research focussed on sensor pre-processing, data acquisition, image post-processing, orbit determination, cataloguing framework, and correlation of geostationary objects. Mahhad is an active member of SSS Project Group and aims to contribute in projects related to space sustainability.

The role of space in climate action
2023-07-06 09:00 - 10:00 (America/Denver) | Zoom
SGAC recently released a report titled “Saving Our Future on Earth Through Our Presence in Space,” which details SGAC’s policy position on the role of space in climate action.
To support this effort, we are hosting a webinar on climate change, environment, and space. Speakers will discuss their work in using space applications in climate monitoring and research and the intersection of space and sustainability. During the webinar, panelists will share their ideas and expertise on environmental issues, and engage with our audience through a Q&A session.

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Confirmed Speakers:
Caroline Juang is a Ph.D. Candidate at Columbia University in the Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences. Caroline is interested in using satellite data, big datasets, and statistical modeling to understand natural hazards in the context of modern climate.
Sahba El Shawa is a Jordanian-Canadian interdisciplinary researcher and social entrepreneur originally from Palestine. She is the Founder of the Jordan Space Research Initiative, which aims to bridge sustainable development with space exploration and establish an analog research facility in Jordan.
Cassidy Rankine has worked on forest conservation research and industry adoption of remote sensing and smart forest technologies for sustainable forest management for over a decade. Cassidy brings a deep experience in remote sensing of forests to his role as an account executive and product advisor at Planet. Cassidy is also a remote sensing specialist in measuring vegetation carbon stocks and fluxes for natural capital and sustainable finance accounting.

South America Space Generation Workshop 2023
2023-07-06 08:30 - 2023-07-07 18:00 (America/New_York) | Universidad de America, Bogotà Colombia, Colombia
The 8th SA-SGW is a two day event made in partnership with Cydonia Foundation and Universidad Nacional de Colombia, where students, young professionals, industry leaders and anyone interested in space exploration from the region and all over the world will have the opportunity to discuss and propose solutions to use space technology for the benefit of the region.

Drugs in Space
2023-06-27 19:00 - 20:00 (Europe/Luxembourg) | Zoom
Pharmaceuticals (used to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent disease) suffer from lack of stability on Earth and even more so in space. Over the next few decades, there are plans for human space missions to the Moon and, even further, to Mars. What could be done to limit the degradation of pharmaceuticals (due to time/radiation/altered gravity) during deep space travel to keep the astronaut crew healthy and safe? What about manufacturing drugs in space? How can this knowledge help us to fight diseases here on Earth? And, of course.. What is it like to be a space pharmacist? We have invited Dr. Marlise Araujo dos Santos (a Brazilian space pharmacology expert) and Paul Kamoun to inform us on the challenges and opportunities within the space environment.
At the end of the session we will open up the floor for questions. Registration is required to access the webinar. A Zoom link will be sent to registered participants.

About Dr Marlise Araujo dos Santos:
Marlise Araujo dos Santos, Brazilian pharmacist and specialist in Industrial Pharmacy, holds a PhD degree in Pharmaceutical Technology and Aerospace Pharmacy from King’s College London. Dr. dos Santos was an Associate Professor at the School of Pharmacy, Pontifical Catholic University of Rio Grande do Sul (PUCRS), a Coordinator of the Joan Vernikos Aerospace Pharmacy Laboratory, Microgravity Centre, PUCRS (www.pucrs.br/microg) and an invited lecturer for Space Pharmacology and Health MSc at King’s College London. Marlise is a member of the Board of Advisors of InnovaSpace, a member of International Society for Telemedicine & eHealth and a founder of MyDIGICARE (a startup of Remote Pharmaceutical Care). Her research activities include evaluation of the effects of simulated microgravity on nanoemulsions and cells, effects of hypergravity simulation on plants, and stability of drugs subjected to pressure variations in simulated flight, telepharmacy, among others.
About Paul Kamoun:
Paul is responsible for SpacePharma global business development and commercialization activities worldwide in the pharmaceutical, cosmetics, biotechnology, and medical sectors. He holds an engineering degree from SUPELEC in Paris, France, and a PhD in Earth and Planetary Sciences from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in Cambridge, USA. He has more than forty years of experience in the Space domain, having worked on more than 150 space programs of NASA, European Space Agency (ESA), French Space Agency (CNES), and ASI (Italian Space Agency), as Head of Advanced Space Projects, overseeing new developments in Earth observation, Planetary Science, Astronomy, Fundamental Physics and Telecommunications. He later became Vice-President for European Business at TAS, the leading European company in the development of satellite systems. He also worked as an expert evaluator in the European Union R&D Framework Programs and was later part of the Space Advisory Committee of FP 7 and of H2020 for the definition of the EU Space Program.
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SG[Germany] 2023: Beyond the Horizon
2023-06-17 08:30 - 18:30 (Europe/Berlin) | TU Berlin, Straße des 17. Juni 135, Berlin, 10623
SG[Germany] will be back again this year in person:

Beyond the Horizon: The Power of the German Space Industry
With this edition, we intend to bring together international students and young professionals to inform and provide attendees with an overview of the current state of the German space sector, including its key players, and upcoming milestones. We want to showcase the latest advancements and innovations through presentations and demonstrations from industry experts. Additionally, we want to promote networking and collaboration amog students and young professionals interested in pursuing careers in the space sector, through panel discussions and interactive sessions and hence foster a sense of community and shared passion.
The event will take place in our wonderful main city: Berlin, on the 17th of June, 2023! With the TU Berlin, we found a perfect venue to host this years edition. Students or young professionals aged 18-35 will have the opportunity to meet and chat with renowned experts from Germany and European space industry. And we intend a proactive role for the audience during the event. The language will be English since the organisers aim to be inclusive and diverse concerning participants and panel experts.

Come to SG[Germany] and experience a view Beyond the Horizon!

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Looking into the Crystal Ball - Space Innovation & Trends
2023-06-14 18:00 - 19:00 (Europe/Luxembourg) | Zoom
It was only 10 years ago that SpaceX had their first commercial launch for a private customer.
Back then, there were only 1,000 or so satellites in orbit.
Today, we have 7 times as many.
So given how much has changed over the last decade, how on earth can we predict what’s next?
How can companies make plans about the next 3 years?
Let alone the next 5, or 10, and so on.
Join us as we hear from Andrew and Vanessa as they discuss how Airbus is tackling this problem.
And what they think could be next for Space.
Speakers:
Andrew Gardner, Head of UK Strategy at Airbus Defence & Space
Vanessa Viney, UK & US Innovations Manager at Airbus Defence & Space
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Space Climate Datasets and Interpretation for Everyone
2023-05-17 15:00 - 16:30 (Europe/Luxembourg) | Zoom
Increasing access to space data can raise awareness about Earth’s situation. It helps to remove obstacles we have on our planet and change our perspective to see everything from a different angle.
Climate change is one of the major problems humans face these days and needs social knowledge and engagement to be tackled. But understanding and interpreting Earth Observation datasets is not easy for everyone and it requires expertise. This presents a challenge that not everyone will become aware of the disruptive activities on Earth affecting climate change.
The UN SDGs project of the Space Safety and Sustainability Project Group aims to give open access to space-based climate data to the public for increasing social engagement in climate change. This webinar will cover different topics that can help everyone become a local ambassador in their own community and raise awareness about climate data, data interpretation, policies and regulations, and data-sharing platforms.
By the end of this webinar, you will get knowledge about accessible climate datasets, how to use them and interpret raw data, methods and platforms for sharing data with the public, and policies for making space data available.
About Chukwuma Okolie:
Chukwuma Okolie is a Lecturer at the Department of Surveying and Geoinformatics, University of Lagos. His research interests are GIS and remote sensing applications, data fusion and modelling of urban and environmental changes. Chukwuma is a member of the SGAC Space Technology for Earth Applications (STEA) Project Group. Within STEA, he has served as a team lead in the REaltime Flood Risk Assessment in developing countries using Social media, Optical and SAR satellite data (REFRA-SOS), and an earth observation analyst in the AIOFAR project. Chukwuma is currently pursuing his PhD in Remote Sensing at the University of Cape Town. The focus of his PhD research is the enhancement of digital elevation models (DEMs) using explainable tree-based ensemble machine learning. In 2017, he was listed by xyHT as one of the 40 under 40 Geospatial Leaders worldwide, and recently, he was recognised as STEA PG Member of the Year 2022. Chukwuma is registered with the Surveyors Council of Nigeria (SURCON) and is a member of the Young Surveyors Network (YSN) in Nigeria and the International Society for Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing (ISPRS). He is active in several multidisciplinary research groups, is an active reviewer for scientific journals and is highly published.
About Jan-Peter Ceglarek:
Jan-Peter Ceglarek is a space engineer with a focus on AI and blockchain technology. As an engineer for Parametry.ai, he contributes to the Space DAO project, where the advantages of distributed systems are used to bring fairness and trust to the increasingly tough problem of space traffic LEO and beyond.
Additionally, as a PhD candidate at the ESALab@TU Darmstadt, he develops the AI4CE system generation platform (a multi-purpose Digital Engineering playground) for future-proof system design both in big companies/agencies and the educational realm.
Besides that, he is a human who loves nature and is a fan of open-minded people with a positive error culture.
About Alexander Gruber:
Alexander Gruber received his M.Sc. degree in Geodesy and Geophysics in 2013, and his Ph.D. degree in the technical sciences in 2016, both graduated with excellence, from the Vienna University of Technology (TU Wien), Austria. He has been affiliated with the United States Department of Agriculture, USA, the University of Melbourne, Australia, the Catholic University of Leuven (KU Leuven), Belgium, and the Research Foundation Flanders, Belgium. Currently, he is a postdoctoral researcher with the Climate and Environmental Remote Sensing research unit from the Department of Geodesy and Geoinformation, TU Wien, Austria. His research interests include land surface remote sensing, data assimilation, uncertainty modeling, and water and carbon cycle interactions. He has published in numerous peer-reviewed scientific journals and frequently presents at international conferences and workshops. His work has been cited over 5.000 times (h-index: 27) and he is an editorial board member of Earth System Science Data and Hydrology and Earth System Sciences.
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SG[France]2023: Make Space!
2023-05-13 08:30 - 20:30 (Europe/Vienna) | ENSEIRB MATMECA, 1 Avenue du Dr Albert Schweitzer, Talence, Bordeaux, 33400, France
SG[France] is back again this year with an anniversary edition! As a unique opportunity to gather the SGAC community, this event will be a celebration of 5 years of successful SG[France]!
This anniversary edition will bring together international students and young professionals to recap topics from the 4 previous SG[France] events with a brand new 5th topic addressing the Future of Space in Europe.
As the previous events have been organised respectively in Paris, Toulouse, Lille and Strasbourg, SG[France]2023 will continue the “Tour de France” and take place in Bordeaux at ENSEIRB MATMECA, on the 13th of May, 2023. Students or young professionals aged 18-35 will have the opportunity to meet and chat with renowned experts of the French and European space industry as well as with numerous young space enthusiasts.

Come to SG[France] to celebrate our 5th anniversary while discussing trending space challenges, it’s time to Make Space!

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SGAC Strategic Partnership Discussion Africa
2023-05-11 17:00 - 18:00 (Europe/Vienna) | Zoom
You are cordially invited to a special open-hour conversation on partnerships at the regional level with the SGAC African regional coordinators and partnership manager. The SGAC African team would like to take this opportunity to strengthen the partnership with your institution and present you with significant regional projects where your assistance might propel our robust space ecosystem to a new horizon. Partners are crucial for the continent and on a global scale. In order to build the Africa we want, we would like to create a worldwide coalition with your help to raise awareness through outreach programs, meet capacity-building goals, and deepen the integration of space sciences, applications, and technology in every country. Let’s leave behind something we can be proud of for future generations.
Register Here!The Speakers

Tensae Ali: Regional Coordinator

Rania Toukebri: Regional Coordinator

Charles Nzeussi: Strategic partnership manager Africa

Prof. Timiebi U. Aganaba: from Space Governance Lab at ASU

Prof. Melvin Hoare: from development in Africa with Radio Astronomy (DARA)

Ramasamy Venugopal: from Office of Astronomy for Development, an IAU-NRE Partnership

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Health in Space Series: Stem Cells in Space
2023-05-10 19:00 - 20:00 (Europe/Vienna) | Zoom
What do we learn from stem cell research in space? How can this knowledge ultimately improve our life on Earth?

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Confirmed Speaker
Dr. Jeanne Loring
Dr. Jeanne Loring is an internationally recognized pioneer in human stem cell research, with landmark studies of the genomics and epigenetics of pluripotent stem cells, focusing on safety and efficacy of cell therapies. She is currently a professor emeritus at Scripps Research (California, USA), and an advisor to Aspen Neuroscience (a company she founded to develop a cell replacement therapy for Parkinson’s disease). Dr. Loring is the recent recipient of Stem Cell Pioneer award, Rosalind Franklin Award and was named as one of the 11 Most Influential Women in Advanced Therapies. She is interested in development of broad applications of pluripotent stem cells, including investigating the effects of space flight on the nervous system. Last year her stem cells experiment has been sent to the International Space Station.

SG [Azerbaijan] 2023
2023-04-27 09:30 - 17:30 (Asia/Baku) | ADA University [Baku], 61 Ahmadbay Agha-Oglu Street, Baku, Azerbaijan, Baku, Baku, AZ1008, Azerbaijan
SG [Azerbaijan] is the first ever Space Generation Advisory Council local event in Azerbaijan organized with the support of Azercosmos, the Space Agency of the Republic of Azerbaijan and SGAC.
The event is to be held under the theme of Women in Space: Challenges and Opportunities, and it aims to highlight the importance of STEAM education for women in Azerbaijan, to discuss how the benefits of space can reach women and girls, to ensure they have an equal and active role in the areas of space science, technology, exploration and innovation.
The date is the 27th of April, and this date has been chosen not coincidentally. Globally, every year on the fourth Thursday in April (this year, the 27th of April) is celebrated International Girls in ICT (Information and Communications Technology) Day.
We look forward to gathering together students, young professionals, young scientists and space enthusiasts from all regions of Azerbaijan. During the day, all participants will have an opportunity to participate in sessions, panel discussions, and webinars, space master class and networking, which is aimed to promote women empowerment in the space science and technology.
Another critical point is to emphasize the importance of achieving gender equality and women’s empowerment. Despite some significant milestones, progress towards gender equality in Azerbaijan faces a number of challenges. There are some stereotypes towards male and female job, especially in a STEAM field. SG Azerbaijan 2023 is a platform for clarifying of the current situation showing on examples a huge progress in a field of women’s development in Azerbaijan in the space industry and STEAM. Moreover, there will be shown ways for improvement and development in this direction.
It is important to highlight possibilities which are available for women in the fields of STEAM, space and innovation. Very often young generation chooses the wrong direction in education and profession based on stereotypes and some fears. Though, many world and local female models are leading “male” type professions and gaining huge success.
We believe in the importance of delivering the message of opportunities and challenges of the Space industry to the communities and especially female auditorium, so they understand an importance of education and science.
The general objectives of the event are:

Raise awareness about the role of women in the space industry, technologies and space exploration
Recognize and pick out challenges and opportunities for women in space
Encourage women to participate in space-related careers, seminars and events
Introduce females who have succeeded in the space industry and allow an open communication

The Space Generation Advisory Council in Support of the United Nations Programme on Space Applications is a global non-governmental, non-profit (US 501(c)3) organisation and network which aims to connect and represent university students and young space professionals ages 18 – 35 to the United Nations, space agencies, industry, and academia.
Azercosmos, Space Agency of the Republic of Azerbaijan, is the leading force behind the development of innovative space ecosystem in Azerbaijan. Founded in 2010 as the first and only satellite operator in the Caucasus region, Azercosmos currently operates two telecommunication (Azerspace-1 and Azerspace-2) and one Earth observation (Azersky) satellites, successfully providing high quality and reliable services to partners across the globe.
ProgramEvent Title: Women in Space: Challenges and Opportunities
Venue: ADA University
Event moderator: Aytan Zeynalli

Time

Action Plan

09:30 – 10:00

Registration

10:00 – 10:10

Opening Speech

10:10 – 10:20

Welcome Notes

10:20 – 10:35

Introduction about SGAC

10:35 – 11:05

Panel discussion
Women empowerment perspectives and views:
* STEAM
* Space
* Innovation

11:05 – 11:30

Life on ISS or 50th Woman in Space

11:30 – 11:45

Tea & Coffee Break

11:45 – 13:00

Space Engineers – Master class

13:00 – 14:00

Lunch

14:00 – 15:30

Space Engineers – Master class team presentation

15:30 – 15:45

Tea & Coffee Break

15:45 – 16:15

SGAC Diversity and Gender Equality webinar

16:15 – 16:45

Next Generation of Space Leaders

16:45-17:00

Presentation of 74th International Astronautical Congress

17:00 -17:30

Closing Remarks

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For any question or issues about registration please contact us:
Event Managers
Aytan Zeynalli – aytan.zeynalli@spacegeneration.org
Nadir Atayev – nadir.atayev@spacegeneration.org
Ali Mammadov – ali.mammadov@spacegeneration.org

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Space Generation Fusion Forum 2023
2023-04-14 - 2023-04-17 | Broadmoor Hotel – Cheyenne Lodge, 840-848 S Club Drive, Colorado Springs, CO, 80906, United States
Held annually at the scenic Broadmoor Resort in Colorado Springs, Colorado, U.S.A., in conjunction with the Space Symposium, the Space Generation Fusion Forum (SGFF) is a multi-day, high-intensity, fast-paced professional development and networking event focused on the global space industry. Students and young professionals from around the world, who are working and participating in all facets of the space community, apply to attend SGFF each year.
Through breakout sessions, expert panels, keynote presentations, and speed networking, SGFF delegates will “fuse” their unique perspectives and backgrounds to formulate solutions to global problems of interest and importance to the space community. By attending SGFF, delegates will learn from each other and from experts, share their knowledge, network with fellow students and young professionals in the space industry, and meet international leaders in the space field.
All output and content produced by the discussions held during the Space Generation Fusion Forum are compiled into a report for the United Nations Committee on the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space. This report is presented at the Committee’s annual General Assembly and at other conferences around the world.
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Space Life Sciences: Career Pathways and Speed Mentoring
2023-04-05 16:00 - 17:00 (Europe/London) | Zoom
SGAC’s Mentoring Committee in association with the Space Medicine and Life Science Project Group presents a one-day workshop titled “Space Life Sciences: Career Pathways and Speed Mentoring”. This workshop is aimed at providing additional career development resources for students and young professionals interested in Space Life Science. Additionally, it aims to enhance the visibility of role models in the field and improve mentorship access in the underrepresented fields of space life sciences.

About Rochelle Velho:
Rochelle Velho is a Medical Doctor specializing in Acute Medicine & Intensive Care Medicine with operational and research experience in Aerospace Medicine. She completed the NIHR AFP in Public Health and the NIHR ACF in ACCS-ICM with an MPH in 2019; which taught her about the complexities of healthcare delivery during the Ebola and Covid19 pandemics. In parallel with her clinical training, she is the Austrian Space Forum (OeWF) CMO and has participated in expeditions to test space suit simulators in extreme environments. Rochelle is also the founder and co-chair of the SGAC Space Medicine Life Sciences Project Group and represents SGAC on the UN Space 4 Global Health working group. Her ultimate aspiration is to source more space-based solutions to solve terrestrial health challenges. Rochelle has previously and is currently mentoring students at high school, undergraduate and postgraduate levels. The latter is really important to her, as her mentors helped me source opportunities and were invaluable at every step of my space journey.
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SGAC France Interactive Webinar - 2023
2023-03-29 19:30 - 21:30 (Europe/Paris) | Zoom
Would you like to know more about SGAC French activities and meet with the members? Join us on March 29th from 7:30pm to 9:30pm CEST for a new SGAC France Interactive Webinar!
During the webinar, we will have several presentations and activities you can participate in as well as breakout rooms to discuss specific topics!

Preliminary programme:

7:30pm – Introduction and presentation of SGAC, by Tania Gres and Clara Moriceau, current SGAC NPoC for France
7:50pm – SG[France]2023 presentation, with SG[France]2023 organising team
8:10pm – Meet SGAC Inspirational people!
8:25pm – Interactive activity
8:45pm – Project Groups presentation by SGAC French members
9:00pm – Breakout rooms: SG[France]2023 Q&A, Working abroad in the aerospace industry, Project Group Q&A, Come and meet SGAC French members
9:25pm – Close out, by Tania Gres and Clara Moriceau, current SGAC NPoC for France

The webinar will be held in English. During the breakout rooms, you will have the opportunity to join any room you would like to and also to switch rooms during the slot.
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Sheroes of Space, Nigeria: Celebrating their excellence in digital innovation and technological advancement
2023-03-25 11:00 - 12:30 (Europe/Madrid) | Zoom
Sheroes of Space, Nigeria is a session that is dedicated to commemorating the efforts and strides of female professionals in the Nigerian space program. In addition to this, it will highlight the role that women have played in the advancement of space research in Nigeria through the utilization of digital technology.
Throughout the event, members of SGAC will have the opportunity to become acquainted with and engage in conversation with female experts from Nigerian civil and military space endeavors.
In addition to this, young female professionals and undergraduates who are currently working in the space industry in Nigeria and diaspora will discuss the intricacies of the Nigerian space industry and give their perspectives on how to launch a successful career in the field.
Our speakers:Dorcas DupeHusseinat Etti-BalogunDr. Chidinma IrokaDorcas Dupe

Dorcas Dupe, Space physicist (Young Professional)
Husseinat Etti-Balogun

Husseinat

Etti-Balogun,

Mechanical Engineering Student, the Federal University of Technology Akure, Aspiring Space Systems Engineer, (Student)

Dr. Chidinma Iroka

Dr. Chidinma

Iroka,

Space Engineer – National Space Research and Development Agency

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SGAC Webinar: Astronaut medical care prior and after space missions
2023-03-22 06:00 - 19:00 (Europe/Madrid) | Online Platform
Over the next few decades, there are plans for human space missions to the Moon and, even further, to Mars. We have invited Dr. Benjamin Easter, an expert from Human Research Program NASA, to inform us of the health issues and medical challenges in astronaut care in preparation for and following orbital space missions.
Over the next few decades, there are plans for human space missions to the Moon and, even further, to Mars. We have invited Dr. Benjamin Easter, an expert from Human Research Program NASA, and Dr. Stephen Alamo, a flight surgeon from ESA, to inform us of the health issues and medical challenges in astronaut care in preparation for and following orbital space missions. What do we still need to learn for successful long-duration space flights in the future? How can this knowledge improve our lives here on Earth? And, of course… What is it like to be a researcher in the field of extreme environment medicine and a personal medical doctor of an astronaut?
At the end of the session, we will open up the floor for questions. Registration is required to access the webinar. A Zoom link will be sent to registered participants!
See you at the webinar!

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About our speakers:
– Dr. Benjamin Easter is an Assistant Professor of Emergency Medicine at the University of Colorado School of Medicine. He also serves as Deputy Element Scientist for Exploration Medical Capability at Human Research Program NASA. Dr. Easter holds an MD degree from Harvard Medical School and an MBA degree from the University of Colorado. He spearheaded the development of the Martian Medical Analogue and Research Simulations (2MARS), an innovative simulation program to teach aerospace medicine to medical professionals in an operational environment. He also serves as the Assistant Medical Director for the Polar Medicine Service at the University of Colorado.

– Dr. Stephen Alamo is an ESA Flight Surgeon at the European Astronaut Center in Cologne. Stephen completed his medical training in Paris, followed by an Emergency Medicine residency in Bordeaux. In pursuit of his interests in Space Medicine, Dr. Alamo then joined MEDES (the French Institute for Space Medicine and Physiology) in Toulouse as a research physician and has practiced in the field of toxicology at the Poison Control Center. Currently, in addition to being part of the ESA flight surgeon team, Stephen works as an emergency attending physician at the Toulouse University Hospital.

Going Nuclear: The Future of Space Power
2023-03-16 19:00 - 20:30 (Europe/London) | Zoom
If you asked most people about their knowledge of all things Nuclear, the answers you’d get would either be what they learnt in school about the WW2 bombings or that one documentary on Chernobyl.
Well, here’s your chance to learn a third thing, Space Exploration.
We will be joined by Dr Richard Ambrosi and Dr Gary Jones to learn more about the applications of nuclear power in Space, and the work that Rolls Royce is doing in conjunction with Space Park Leicester.
See you there!

Speakers:

Dr Richard Amboris | Executive Director of Space Park Leicester and Professor of Space Nuclear Power Systems
Dr Gary Jones | Head of Manufacturing Innovation at Rolls-Royce

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SGx 2023
2023-03-13 - 2023-03-14 | Washington, DC
In partnership with the Future Space Leaders Foundation and SATELLITE 2023 Conference, the Space Generation Advisory Council will host its eighth SGx event in Washington, DC on March 13th and 14th, 2023.

SGx is a fast-paced, content-rich conference modeled on the TEDx “lightning talk” format, creating an environment where young professionals, industry experts, and government executives gather to network, share insights, and inspire each other.
SGx2023 stands out as a unique two-day event focused on cultivating the next generation of space leaders: connecting them with their peers and experts, exposing them to a diverse set of knowledge, and empowering them with unparalleled speaking and career opportunities.
SGx2023’s engaging program will include:

Thematic expert “lightning talk” sessions, followed by moderated Q&A panels…

Networking sessions, breaks, and receptions throughout the morning, day, and evening…

An expanded, multi-day exhibit hall “job fair,” co-partnered with the SATELLITE 2023 conference…

A new second day of programming, featuring Young Professional lightning talks (more information coming soon!)…

Join us for fast-paced and engaging discussions that tackle pressing issues and innovative ideas to inspire the next generation of space leaders.
Register here!
Find out more about the event on the SGx 2023 webpage!

SpaceOps 2023 SYP
2023-03-06 - 2023-03-10 | Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC), Sheikh Zayed Rd, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
SpaceOps 2023 is a unique opportunity to meet east and west world-class scientists, practitioners, engineers and leaders in space industry to discuss the hot research topics and state-of-the-art technologies and innovations in the space sector. All of this and more are present in this event organized by the Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre (MBRSC).
This international forum is a valuable opportunity for our distinguished delegates to explore all aspects of space mission operations, including areas such as robotics, human, earth-orbiting, and deep space aspects of space operations. It also allows them to learn about the latest technologies and opportunities in this sector, and how advanced space technologies can contribute to finding solutions for the future of humanity.
Registrations are now closed !
You are working on a Cubesat project and attending the SpaceOps 2023 ? The cubesat workshop will be the perfect opportunity for you to share your work in front of a passionate audience ! To apply, click on the button below :
CALL FOR PAPERS IS NOW CLOSED !Activities
Activities
WorkshopSpeed Mentoring SessionTechnical TourOpportunities for women in Space OperationsWorkshop
Space Operations for Constellation of CubeSat/Nanosatellite Workshop
Date: 5 March 2023
Time: 09:00 – 16:00
Location: Dubai World Trade Centre
Do you want to learn how to carry out space operations for Constellation of CubeSats/Nanosatellites? Space Generation Advisory Council (SGAC) is collaborating with the Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre (MBRSC) to host the workshop in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. It will be held in conjunction to the SpaceOps 2023 conference. During this one day event, students and young professionals will have the opportunity to learn about different approaches to space operations as well as to hear about international peers working on cubesat/nanosatellite constellations projects.
During this workshop, participants from around the world will learn about the different philosophies behind cubesat/nanosatellite operations. Two Participants or group of participants will also have the opportunity to showcase their project.
After the lectures by each representative, all participants will have a chance to engage in discussions via a panel discussion.
The workshop is open to students and young professionals. If you aspire to work for a company, an international space agency, or if you are interested in starting your own satellite operations company, then this one day workshop is a great opportunity to learn about the challenges and excitement of space operations.
Registration Costs: Workshop Registration is free.

Agenda Outline

Time
Agenda
Details

09:00

Registration Check-in

Registration Required (no fee)

09:15

Welcome

SGAC Workshop- Chair : Chiara Cocchiara
Opening message : Fatima Ahmed Al Marzouqi (MRBSC)
Welcome message : Viqar Abbasi (CSA)

09:45

Participant Introduction

Ice Breaker

10:15

SYP Presentations

“SolSat: A Low-Cost 3-U CubeSat System for Space Weather applications” – Yousuf Mohammed Faroukh
“Sharjah-Sat-1 mission objectives and overview” – Mohammed Bin Ashour
“Overview of AlainSat-1: an international student collaboration space mission” – Hassan Al-Ali and Abdullah AlSalmani

11:30

Lunch

13:00

Technical Presentations

“Design and Development of a CubeSat-scale Robotic Arm Test Bed to be Deployed to the International Space Station” – Jin S. Kang Ph.D, Associate professor in Aerospace Engineering Department (USNA)
“Ressources/Services/Demands relationship on. a federated cubesat constellation system operation perspective.” – Carlos Gomes Batista, Space Systems Engineer (IEEE)
“Italian first deep space missions to the Moon and beyond: ArgoMoon and LICIACube” – Simone Pirrotta Ph.D, Head of the Robotic Exploration Office (ASI)

14:30

Coffee Break & Group Photo

14:45

Panel Discussion

Panelists:
Mohammed Bin Ashour, Student – Sharjah University
Simone Pirrotta Ph.D, Head of the Robotic Exploration Office (ASI)
Maryam Obaid Al Nabooda, Communication Unit, Space Engineering Department, Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre (MBRSC)
Moderator :
Ahmed Abdulla Alshehhi, Senior Engineer – Space Payload & Instruments Section, Space Engineering Department, Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre (MBRSC)

15:45

Closing Remarks

SGAC Workshop Chair

*Note: More details coming soon*
Speed Mentoring Session
Speed Mentoring Event
Date:7 March 2023
Time: 20:00- 21:30
Location: Sheikh Maktoum Hall C, Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC)
The Speed Mentoring Event is a great chance to kick-start connections that build over time, create chance meetings and to meet with students, early stage professionals, experienced mentors and even possibly a future employer in the space operations industry.
Share a table with top managers and experts to ask questions, seek advice, and learn more about their personal experiences which shaped their professional careers.
This event is energizing for both students and young space professionals as well as the senior mentors, providing both groups with a unique networking opportunity.
Registration Costs: Event Registration is free.
Seats are limited. Applications will be evaluated by the event Organising Committee and candidates will be notified via email on the outcome. Apply ASAP!
How it Works
Each Student or Young Professional (Mentee) sits at one of the tables with one Mentor. Each Mentor gets 10 minutes at the table to talk about their personal career background, advice on how to develop a career/life path, and answer questions (Examples: “what was one difficult challenge you faced in your career and how did you overcome it?; What are 3 tips you learned over the years that you wish you knew earlier as a student or young professional?). After 10 minutes, the mentor must rotate to the next table and meet a new set of Mentees!
A networking event will take place after the speed mentoring event and will allow all the participants to further network and follow up on discussions with the mentors.
There is no registration fee, although places are limited, so book your participation at the SpaceOps Speed Mentoring session today!

Mentors

Alice Bowman (APL)

Alice Bowman is a member of the Principal Professional Staff at the Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) in Laurel, Maryland. She is the Space Mission Operations Group supervisor and the NASA New Horizons mission operations manager (MOM). She supervises approximately 50 staff members who operate deep space and Earth-orbiting spacecraft, including NASA’s TIMED, STEREO, New Horizons, Parker Solar Probe, and recently DART. Ms. Bowman’s experience also includes national defense space operations, systems engineering, program management, space systems, and space instrument development.
Ms. Bowman has a degree in chemistry and physics from the University of Virginia and has more than 30 years of experience in space operations. Asteroid 146040 Alicebowman, discovered by Marc Buie in 2000, is named after her. She is a member of the Society of Women Engineers – which recently presented her with its prestigious Resnick Challenger Medal – as well as an AIAA Associate Fellow, and has served on the International SpaceOps Committee since 2009.

Andrew Monham (EUMETSAT)

Andrew Monham has 37 years’ experience in the space industry, having graduated with a Master of Engineering in Aeronautics and Astronautics from Southampton University in England. Andrew had a leading role in the operations preparation of ESA’s first European Remote Sensing satellite (ERS-1) and subsequently led the flight operations system preparation for ENVISAT. He performed consultancy to EUMETSAT as System Manager on the European Polar System / Metop mission, following which he joined the management team of a Belgian space company, developing the business, as well as Project Managing contracts with ESA. Andrew then moved back to EUMETSAT where he is responsible for Low Earth Orbit Spacecraft Operations and space situational awareness activities, including the strategy for EUMETSAT’s role in supporting space weather services and optimisation of mission lifetime in the space debris environment.

Jillian Redfern (SwRI)

Jillian Redfern is a Senior Program Manager at Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) and the Manager of the Mission Operations section at SwRI in Boulder Colorado. She has managed the operations team of the Cyclone Global Navigation Satellite System (CYGNSS) constellation since launch in 2016. Jillian is the Ground System Lead for PUNCH, a constellation of 4 satellites which will launch in 2025. She has worked on many different missions: New Horizons, Juno, TWINS, IBEX, IMAGE, UARS, and SORCE since she entered the aerospace industry in 1999. She has a BS in Applied Mathematics from the University of Colorado. Southwest Research Institute (SwRI), based in San Antonio, Texas, is an independent, nonprofit, applied engineering and physical science research and development organization with over 3000 employees. The Solar System Science & Exploration Division’s goals are excellence in space research and the expansion and deepening of SwRI’s space research efforts.

Maria Th. Wörle (DLR)

Maria Th. Wörle is the deputy head of the Mission Planning group within the Mission Technology department at the German Space Operations Center (GSOC) of DLR (German Aerospace Center). She holds a diploma in Mathematics and started at GSOC as a software engineer in 2010. She still supports the development and maintenance of the generic planning and scheduling tool portfolio as well as the compound project-specific planning systems for various missions, e.g. TerraSAR-X/TanDEM-X or EnMAP for Earth observation, or EDRS for link management of the geostationary communication platforms, but in the meantime is mainly engaged in the group management as well as the acquisition and ground segment design of new missions. Furthermore, Maria participates in the standardization activities of the CCSDS MO MP&S working group. Within SpaceOps, she supports the Technical Program Committee.

Alexi Glover (ESA)

Alexi Glover leads space weather service development and coordination activities as part of the European Space Agency’s Space Safety Programme. She has a PhD in solar physics and has worked in the area of transitioning research results into space weather applications and services since 2001. She is currently responsible for a diverse network of more than 50 institutes, academic groups and industrial entities who collaborate in order to deliver high quality space weather information to more than 3000 end users. Alexi is the SpaceOps topic co-chair for Safety and Sustainability of Space Operations. She is also an active member of the COSPAR community through the panel on space weather and panel on capacity building.

Simone Pirrotta (ASI)

Simone Pirrotta is the head of the Robotic Exploration Office at the Italian Space Agency. He was in charge of the technical management of some Italian instruments of ESA “ExoMars”, for which is the Deputy Italian Delegate at the ESA Rover Instrument Steering Committee. He was the system engineer for the ASI “LARES” scientific mission, until the launch on 2012. Recently, Simone acted as Project Manager for several ASI missions, mainly based on small satellites: “IKUNS” released from Kibo International Space Station (ISS) module, “LICIACube” that took part in the NASA “DART” mission, “LARES2” successfully launched on board of the ESA VegaC at its maiden flight, “ArgoMoon” that participated in the NASA Artemis1 mission. He is the Italian Delegate at the ESA Exploration and Utilization Board and at the International Space Exploration Coordination Group (ISECG), he also is the PoC for the NASA SSERVI – ASI Associate partnership.
Simone has a Master Degree in Mechanical Engineering and a PhD in Materials Engineering. He also acted as ASI Manager of the Broglio Space Center, the ASI Ground Segment located in Kenya and was involved in stratospheric balloons’ missions in arctic regions.

Christophe Belzile (CSA)

Christophe Belzile is a Satellite Operations Engineer with 20 years of experience. He began his career at Neptec, a small company that produces systems for space robotics operations, providing space operations support and on-vehicle testing. For the next 10 years, he was responsible for training astronauts, cosmonauts and flight controllers on the International Space Station (ISS) robotics systems. In the next phase of his career, he worked on assembly, integration and testing of Radarsat Constellation Mission and participated in the launch and early operation phase of the satellite constellation. He was a member of the team that operates Radarsat Constellation Mission for three years. He now does project management for new missions in the satellite operations group.
Mr. Belzile’s pastimes includes photography, cycling and skiing.

Nathalie Corcoral (CNES)

Nathalie Corcoral is the deputy head of the Cnes Operations Department. At the present time, this department operates 14 satellites in LEO orbits and prepares more than 10 new missions for national purposes or international cooperations. Before joining operations, Nathalie was involved in Monitoring and control activities (Head of M&C Office) as well as System Engineering and MBSE activities. She also was System Manager for a French and Chinese mission, mission manager in Operations department and responsible for Earth Terminal Development. Before joining Cnes, she spent some years in Airbus Defence & Space in Assembly Integration and Test department and was involved in Cassini Mission through the development of FPGA for one of the payloads.

Eugene Avenant (SANSA)

Eugene Avenant holds the position of Chief Engineer at the South African National Space Agency’s Space Operations unit. He has been with SANSA since its inception in 2011 and before that at SANSA SO’s precursor The Satellite Applications Centre a centre of the CSIR. His responsibilities include the upgrade and establishment of new TT&C, Image download stations and other satellite monitoring systems. He has also been involved in development of a GNSS augmentation system for South Africa leading from projects with the European Commission in their Frame Programmes 6 and 7 and the UK Space Agency Industrial Participation Support Programme. Additionally, he is involved in several working groups around space strategy for government departments and leads a team in SANSA that is producing the feasibility study for the Space Infrastructure Hub, a national strategic infrastructure project that aims to build infrastructure that will support a space value chain to address the needs of the country and region through space technology in a sustainable way.
Eugene was the TPC Chair for the SpaceOps2020-21 Conference and Co-Chair for both the SpaceOps2018 and SpaceOps2023 conferences.

Ahmed Salem (MBRSC)

Ahmed Salem is an expert at Space Robotics Lab, MBRSC. He started as a research assistance involved in DubaiSat-1 in 2008 (UAE’s First Earth observing Satellite). He worked on several engineering disciplines in MBRSC involving developing Electronics boards such as onboard computers and Telemetry and Telecommand Encode/decoder, FPGA chips development, Software Development for Debugging, spacecraft AIT (Assembly, integration & Test), Radio Analysis, Develop analysis tools and software to help in trouble shooting Subsystems and Spacecrafts and many more fields across Satellites developments. Developed Command & Data Handling for DubaiSat-2, KhalifaSat and MBZSAT (Earth Observing missions). He worked on C&DH for Mars Mission. Headed digital system Units, then Headed Satellite Electronic Section, then becoming the first System Engineer in MBRSC. He worked on Rashid-1 Rover UAE’s First Lunar Mission.

Technical Tour
Technical Tour : Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre (MBRSC)
Date : 5th March 2023
Time: 17:00 – 19:00
A technical Tour will be offered at the Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre (MBRSC) on Wednesday, March 5, 2023.
MBRSC is a scientific centre specialising in space science and advanced technology contributing to the establishment of the space sector in the UAE and humankind’s quest for the planets and beyond.
Seats are limited. Applications will be evaluated by the event Organising Committee and candidates will be notified via email on the outcome. Apply ASAP!
Registration costs: Tour Registration is free.

Opportunities for women in Space Operations

Date: 7 March 2023
Time: 18:15- 19:15
Location: Sheikh Maktoum Hall C, Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC)

This one-hour event will host a panel discussion carried out by inspiring women working in space operations, representing agencies and industries from all over the world.

The Panelists:

Suzanne Dodd

Suzanne Dodd is the JPL Director for the Interplanetary Network Directorate. She has over 30 years of experience in spacecraft operations, including project manager roles on the Voyager Interstellar Mission, the Spitzer Space Telescope, and the Nuclear Spectroscopic Telescope Array. Most recently she lead the Operational Missions Office of the Astronomy, Physics & Space Technology Directorate. Suzanne worked at Caltech for 11 years as the Spitzer Space Telescope Science Center Manager and the Manager of the Infrared Processing and Analysis Center, NASA’s multi-mission center of expertise for long-wavelength astrophysics. Suzanne as also worked in the area of mission planning and uplink on the Cassini Mission to Saturn, the Mars Observer Project, and the Voyager Uranus and Neptune Missions.
Suzanne has a BS degree in Engineering and Applied Science from Caltech, a BA degree in Math/Physics from Whitman College, and a MS degree from the University of Southern California in Aerospace Engineering. She is the recipient of a NASA Exceptional Service Medal, NASA Public Service Medal, NASA Silver Achievement Medal and NASA Outstanding Leadership Medal.

Dr. Sara AlMaeeni

Dr. Sara AlMaeeni heads the RF communication team and is a project scientist of the Emirates Lunar Mission (ELM). She joined the Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre (MBRSC) in 2016 and worked as an expert in space communications. She worked on improving existing space technologies and developed new satellite equipment and products and collaborated with external research and development institutes to disseminate knowledge in the UAE.
Dr. Sara received her PhD from Khalifa University in Communications Engineering. For her dissertation, she contributed with a novel mathematical framework for the error rate in cooperative communications. She is also a committee member of different international technical conferences. Her research interests are in lunar exploration, space communications, and satellite image processing.

Zeina Mounzer

Zeina studied Aerospace engineering and started her career in Mission Analysis. At some point she was introduced to Spacecraft Operations and immediately got fascinated and totally hooked.
After working on a number of very exciting missions, she felt restless again and decided to explore the corporate side of the Operations world. She became Telespazio Germany’s CCO; a business with a passion for Operations!

The Moderator :

Isi Casas Del Valle

With a keen interest in space, a bachelor in law, minor in science, holding a postgraduate degree in air and space law, as well as a MSc in Entrepreneurial Management, Isi is a Space Lawyer and space outreach, communications & PR consultant for various companies from around the globe. She is Community Manager at the European Southern Observatory (ESO); South America Regional Coordinator at Space Generation Advisory Council (SGAC); Lecturer of Public International Law at Universidad de los Andes; an alumni of the SHSSP18, guest lecturer and CAPCOM at multiple space studies programs of the International Space University; and guest lecturer of negotiations skills, as well as air and space law in various universities from around the world.

SPACEOPS 2023 WEBSITEOrganisers and Contacts
Charlotte Flory Chiara CocchiaraYoung LeeGladys MagagulaSaeed Al MansooriCharlotte Flory

Charlotte Flory

Charlotte Flory is a Spacecraft Operations Engineer with more than 6 years of experience in this field. Currently working for Eutelsat, she supports the preparation of Operations for new telecommunication satellites and is part of the team managing the day-to-day operations of the fleet.
She volunteers for the Space Generation Advisory Council (SGAC) since 2018 with both roles of Local events team coordinator (co-managing a team of 4 and supporting the various local events organized all around the world) and SpaceOps SYP Deputy Manager. She has also been part of the International Programme Management Committee (IPMC) of the IAF.
She has a Master degree from Centrale Supelec & Ecole Centrale Marseille, with a specialization in Aeronautics & Space and Project management.

Chiara Cocchiara

Chiara Cocchiara

Chiara Cocchiara is a female Aerospace Engineer with more than 10 years of experience in the Space Sector. Forbes listed her as 30Under30 Leader in the category Industry. In the Space Community, she received the IAF Young Space Leaders award, and Space & Satellite Professionals International – SSPI Promise Award. Her design of a new drone technology to help saving human lives by using the Space infrastructure was recognized by the MIT Innovator Under35 and the ESNC Prizes.
In her full time job, she is a System Operations Engineer at EUMETSAT, where she supports the preparation of future Earth Observation Space Missions (EPS-SG) to monitor weather and climate.
Pushed by her dreams of becoming an astronaut, Chiara played the roles of Crew Commander (rotation) and Crew Engineer of a Mars Analogue mission with the Mars Society and experiments from NASA.
She volunteers for the Space Generation Advisory Council (SGAC) since 2015 and she currently covers the role of SpaceOps Manager. She is part of the SpaceOps Committee, where she leads the SpaceOps Students and Young Professionals (SYP) program.
She speaks five languages, has one Bachelor and three Master degrees in Aerospace Engineering, and completed her education with an MBA.

Young Lee

Young Lee

Ms. Young Lee is the Advanced Design Engineering Technical Group Supervisor and Project Support Lead in the Project Systems Engineering and Formulation Section in Jet Propulsion Laboratory. Over the last fifteen years, she has held many diverse leadership positions in NASA programs and projects, establishing strategic and collaborative working relationships across many organizations within NASA, including its domestic and international partners. Moreover, she has over twenty years of experience in the development and deployment of operations systems for deep space missions, focusing on operations cost reduction, user-productivity improvements and increased information throughput to support many NASA’s deep space missions. She has served on the International SpaceOps Committee since 2014. She has a M.S. in Management of Information Systems from Claremont Graduate University in California.

Gladys Magagula

Gladys Magagula

Ms. Gladys Magagula is the Projects Manager at the South African National Space Agency’s Space Operations directorate which is situated at Hartebeesthoek. Over the past 19 years, she has worked for a diverse range of organizations and held various positions including Software Developer, Satellite Mission Control Specialist Science Communicator, etc.
She has served on the International SpaceOps Committee since 2019. She holds a master’s degree in engineering science (M. Eng. Sci.) from the University of Stellenbosch and is currently studying for an MBA degree at the Business School Netherlands.

Saeed Al Mansoori

Saeed Al Mansoori

Saeed Al Mansoori is the director of remote sensing department at Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Center (MBRSC). He has received B.Sc. degree in Communication Engineering from Khalifa University of Science, Technology and Research (KUSTAR), Sharjah, UAE in 2010 and the M.Sc. degree in Electrical Engineering from American University of Sharjah (AUS) in 2016. Saeed’s research interests are in the area of image processing (super-resolution, watermarking, object detection and image classification). He is the member of the international society of optics and photonics and one of the program committee in High-Performance Computing in Remote Sensing since 2012.

Chiara Cocchiara: chiara.cocchiara@spacegeneration.org
Young Lee: young.h.lee@jpl.nasa.gov
Gladys Magagula: gmagagula@sansa.org.za
Charlotte Flory: charlotte.flory@spacegeneration.org
Chiara Cocchiara: chiara.cocchiara@spacegeneration.org
Young Lee: young.h.lee@jpl.nasa.gov
Gladys Magagula: gmagagula@sansa.org.za
Charlotte Flory: charlotte.flory@spacegeneration.org

SG[Türkiye]2023
2023-03-03 08:30 - 17:30 (Europe/Moscow) | Teknopark Ankara, Serhat, 2224. Cd. No:1 D:C Blok Kat 14, 06378 İvedik Osb/Yenimahalle/Ankara, Ankara, Turkey
Exciting news! The SGAC event is happening on March 3rd, 2023 in Ankara, Türkiye and you’re invited to join.
SG[Türkiye] 2023 will build upon the success of the first local physical event and will continue the discussion about the advancing role of Türkiye, the latest developments in space technology, it will also provide a chance to network with industry leaders in Türkiye and to know more about the Türkiye industry in the space economy and its prospects within the next decade.
The event intends to attract students and young professionals across Türkiye as participants.
The program will consist of keynote speeches and panels, where participants will work together on proposed topics guided by subject matter experts from our sponsors.
If you’re interested in space exploration🚀 , applications 🛰, law, and politics🗣, and intend to learn more about the latest developments in space technology in Türkiye. Don’t miss out on this opportunity!
The event will be held in the English language, as to be inclusive and diverse for the organizers, participants, and panelists.
Please reach out to Recep (recep.suluker@spacegeneration.org) if you have any questions.
#SGTürkiye #SpaceMadeinTürkiye #sgtürkiye2023
Speaker DetailsSpace Science and Development PanelSpace Policy, Law, and Society PanelSpeaker Details

Ersin Soken
Asst. Prof. at Aerospace Engineering Department of Middle East Technical University

Burak Yaglioglu
Chief Researcher in TUBITAK UZAY

Murat Sana
Lawyer, Astrophotographer in Ankara Astronomy Society

Stay tuned! More details coming soon…
Space Science and Development Panel
Space Science and Development Panel will be discussing

What is Türkiye’s future position in the space sector, and what are the most recent developments in space technology?
What will Türkiye’s position be in rocket and satellite technology in ten years?
Which space applications would be beneficial to the future development of Turkey and which solutions and technologies should be enhanced?
The term “space community” refers to the community of people and organizations interested in space policy and exploration. It is made up of scientists, engineers, policymakers, professionals from the space industry, and space enthusiasts.

Moderator and Panels
Moderator – Ersin Soken
Asst. Prof. at Aerospace Engineering Department of Middle East Technical University
Panelists

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Speaker

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Space Policy, Law, and Society Panel
The Space Policy, Law, and Society Panel will be discussing topics such as the current state of space policy and law, the challenges and opportunities facing the space industry, and the role of society in shaping the future of space exploration and development.

Moderator and Panels
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Panelists

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Speaker

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Program

Time
Activity

08:30 – 09:10
Registration and Welcome

09:10 – 09:30
SGAC Welcome

09:30 – 09:50
New Journey of Türkiye in Space

09:50 – 10:30
Speaker as Sponsor

10:30 – 11:30
Space Science and Development Panel

11:30 – 11:50
Coffee Break and Meeting

11:50 – 12:20
New Space & CubeSat in Türkiye

12:30 – 12:50
Rocket Science in Türkiye

12:50 – 13:45
Lunch

13:45 – 14:20
Speaker as Sponsor

14:20 – 15:20
Space Policy, Law and Society Panel

15:20 – 15:40
Coffee Break & Meeting

15:40 – 16:00
Speaker as Sponsor

16:00 – 16:30
Space Exploration and Economy

16:30 – 17:00
Astrophotography in Türkiye

17:00 – 17:30
Recap – Close Out of the Day

TIMELINE:

1st of February: Registrations open
2nd of March: Registrations close
3rd of March: Event

REMINDER:
SG[Türkiye] is an SGAC event and is as such restricted to people between 18-35.

REGISTRATION FEE:

5.00€ (exclusive of taxes) for students
10.00€ (exclusive of taxes) for young professionals

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Career Spotlight: Your Journey Through Space
2023-02-24 19:00 - 20:30 (Europe/London) | Online Platform
Navigating through the cosmos is difficult.
But so is navigating through your career.
We’ll be hearing from three individuals who have already made significant progress in the workplace.
As they tell us their stories about working with large enterprises, small start-ups, academia, and government (including ESA!)
And hopefully, give you all something to think about for your next decade in Space.

Speakers invited:

Stephen Brown, CTO at SatixFy Space Systems
Niall MacManus, Senior Systems Engineer (Skynet 6)
Kasia Balakier, Space Segment Engineer at ESA

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Space Career Pathways Experts Sharing, Speed Mentoring & Scholarships
2023-02-05 22:00 - 2023-02-06 00:30 (Asia/Singapore) | Online Platform
SGAC’s Space Mentoring Program is conducted twice a year around Spring and Fall. This webinar is open to the public, and is part of the Fall 2022 session mentoring track.
Space Career Pathways Experts Sharing, Speed Mentoring & Scholarships (1.5 hour) programme:

Welcome & Introduction – Mentoring Program (5min)
Scholarships Webinar, Shreya Santra Co-Lead Scholarships Team (15min)
Space engineering career pathways (10 mins)
Space business career pathways (10 mins)
Space law & policy career pathways (10 mins)
Space life sciences career pathways (10 mins)
Speed Mentoring & Networking according to groups (20 mins)
Groups: space engineering, space biology, space law, space business
Back to main room and closing

If you have any questions please write to mentoring@spacegeneration.org

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Everything I've learnt about building a Space start-up
2023-01-26 19:00 - 20:30 (Europe/London) | Online Platform
If you’re an aspiring Space entrepreneur, how do you get started?
What are you supposed to do first?
And then what do you do next?
There are hundreds of talented Space engineers who have all started their own companies.
With the goal to, one day, deliver their big idea to orbit.
And if you hope to join them, a great first step for you would be to hear from someone who’s already made that their mission.
We’re lucky enough to have Mark Stokes, Co-Founder and CEO at Magdrive, speak to us on everything he’s learnt about building a Space start-up.
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Why Prince William was wrong: How the Space industry will save the planet
2022-12-19 20:00 - 21:30 (Europe/London) | Online
Last year our very own Prince William came out in opposition to the Space industry stating that “We need some of the world’s greatest brains and minds fixed on trying to repair this planet … rather than giving up and heading out into space”.
Well, we think he’s wrong.
Join us as we hear from Michael Hanley, Business Development Manager at 4 Earth Intelligence, and Dr. Timothy Pelham, Research Fellow at the University of Bristol, on how the Space industry helps save the planet.
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SGAC Alumni End-of-Year Party
2022-12-11 15:00 - 16:30 (Europe/Vienna) | Online
We are happy to host the second edition of the ‘Alumni End of the Year Party’! This online event will bring together SGAC alumni to share their past SGAC experiences and celebrate the last year!. In this webinar, we will hear from SGAC alumni who can bring in their breadth of experiences during their active years at SGAC and reminisce with the SGAC community. We will also present how SGAC alumni can get actively involved with SGAC.
We hope that this event serves the purpose of connecting the past SGAC members who are eager to meet and greet their old counterparts and also make new acquaintances. During the session, the Alumni team will also present the proceedings of the previous year to its members and provide an insight of the Alumni team agenda.
Through this event we intend to encourage more active participation from the Alumni members and connect with the current enthusiastic SGAC members; thus strengthening the SGAC community even further! We hope you can join us!
Speakers joining the End of Year Party:

Dr. Agnieszka Lukaczcyk
Dr. Ken Davidian

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