INTERACTIVE SESSION - EMERGING TRENDS IN CORPORATE COMMUNICATIONS
2024-09-05 13:00 - 14:00 (Europe/Paris) | Zoom
SGAC Africa invites you to an Educative, Interactive Virtual Session
Special Guest Speaker: Nike Coker Babalola
Topic: Emerging Trends in Corporate Communications
Date: Thursday, 5th September 2024
Time: 13:00 WAT (UTC+1)
Venue: ZOOM
#SGACNigeria #AFSGW2024 #SpaceGeneration

Speaker Bio:
She is a public relations professional and broadcaster with over 20 years of experience. She is also the Convener of SISTA SISTA Nigeria, a networking and mentoring platform started in 2007 for women and young girls. She is with the Corporate Affairs department of Nigerian Communications Satellite (NIGCOMSAT) in Abuja.

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Astronomy and Satellite Constellations
2024-09-18 21:30 - 22:30 (America/Denver) | Zoom
You may have heard there are thousands of commercial satellites in low-Earth orbit and many more vying to launch soon. These satellites all reflect sunlight to various degrees and are changing the game for all ground-based observers worldwide. Join Dr. Meredith Rawls, astronomy researcher at UW/Rubin Observatory and satellite mitigation leader at the IAU CPS (cps.iau.org), to learn what is happening, how astronomers are responding, and what you can do to help preserve and protect our skies.

Speaker:

Full Name:
Dr. Meredith Rawls

Bio:
I work with the Vera C. Rubin Observatory Legacy Survey of Space and Time (LSST) group at the University of Washington. I am a Research Scientist in the Department of Astronomy and a DiRAC Fellow. The LSST will collect frames for a ten-year high-res full-color movie of the night sky beginning in 2023. My background is in stellar astrophysics, and I also work to understand and disseminate how the proliferation of Low-Earth-orbit satellites affects astronomy.

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From Space to Earth: Leveraging Space Science for Climate Resilience
2024-09-22 17:00 - 2024-10-07 18:00 (Europe/Vienna) | Zoom
This insightful webinar will explore the pivotal role of space science in combating climate change. The discussion will cover how monitoring Near-Earth Objects can provide crucial insights into planetary defense and climate impacts, as well as how space exploration missions contribute to a deeper understanding of Earth’s climate. The webinar will also highlight how these efforts are shaping strategies for resilience and adaptation in the face of a changing climate.
About the speakers:

Marcos Eduardo Rojas Ramirez:
Born and raised in Mexico, I am a highly motivated and passionate engineer, looking forward to new challenges and ready to learn something new every day. I’m fluent in Spanish & English and have an intermediate level in French and a basic level in German. I have experience working on SolidWorks, MATLAB, Simulink, Python, JAVA, Papyrus, Capella, and Microsoft Office. Member of The Space Generation Advisory Council (SGAC)

Dhanisha Sateesh:

Astrodynamics Engineer and researcher. Also interested in supersonic flow analysis, propulsion and deep space exploration. Experienced in using MATLAB for image processing of Schlieren and Shadowgraph images and simulating orbits of celestial bodies. Also skilled in using ANSYS Fluent for computational aerodynamic analysis of flows and CAD software like Fusion 360 for modelling of 3D objects. Programmer having knowledge of Python, C and C++ and using them for space applications.
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The Artemis Program: Perspectives from Policy, Industry, and Science
2024-09-22 21:00 - 2024-10-17 22:30 (Europe/Vienna) | Zoom
Join the United States SGAC Team and the NCAC (North, Central America, and the Caribbean) Regional Policy and Advocacy Task Force for an interdisciplinary discussion on the Artemis Program.
This webinar will include a panel of experts, followed by audience questions. We will also reserve time at the end for SGAC members to reflect on the webinar and meet their fellow SGAC members.
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Space Generation Congress 2024
2024-10-10 - 2024-10-12 | Milan, Italy, Milan, Milan, Milano, Italy
The Space Generation Congress (SGC) is the annual meeting of the Space Generation Advisory Council always held in conjunction with the International Astronautical Congress (IAC) at the same hosting country. Every year, the SGC event receives about 150 outstanding students and young professionals who share a passion for space. Through the SGC, SGAC aims to give a voice to the young generation of space leaders so that they can share their opinions and perspectives concerning international space development. They are selected with a highly competitive application process open to our Space Generation international network. With SGC, SGAC aims to promote the voice of the next generation of space sector leaders on the topic of international space development.

The 22nd edition of the Space Generation Congress (SGC) aims to bring together the next generation of space leaders to discuss the two-folded dimensions of sustainability: in space and on earth. Under the title of “Ensuring Sustainability on Earth and in Space for our Shared Future,” we invite you to join us in shaping a future where sustainability serves as the guiding principle in our journey to the stars.

SG[Spain]
2024-11-08 08:00 - 2024-11-09 21:00 (Europe/Vienna) | Universidad de La Laguna
SG[Spain] 2024 is coming to Tenerife! 🏝️🌌
📝 Mark your calendars for November 8th and 9th
📈 This exciting event is designed for university students and young professionals (aged 18-35) who are passionate about space and eager to make meaningful connections in the aerospace field.
🧑‍🚀 SG[Spain] 2024 will feature inspiring guest speakers from top space agencies, leading space industry companies, influential non-governmental organizations, and cutting-edge research laboratories. It’s a unique chance to enhance your interdisciplinary professional network, exchange groundbreaking ideas, and collaborate on the future of the space sector.
💭 Don’t miss this incredible opportunity to learn, connect, and grow with fellow space enthusiasts. We can’t wait to see you in Tenerife for two days of networking, knowledge sharing, and inspiration!
🔐 Secure your spot now and be part of shaping the future of space!
The overarching theme of SG[Spain] 2024 is the following:

FROM GROUND TO SPACE AND BEYOND

The event will be held in English

Key Dates

20th of August: Registration for SG[Spain] 2024 opens! Registration will be done in a first-come first-serve basis, so hurry up so you don’t lose your ticket!
15th of September: Registration closes!
8th of November: The event begins with a visit to Teide Observatory (limited spots available). Additionally, a visit to the Canary Astrophysics Institute, IACTEC follows. After the visits, you may join us for networking over drinks!
9th of November: The big event starts! Workshops, round tables and keynotes takes place during the whole day at La Laguna University. After an event loaded with remarkable speakers and sponsors, a gala dinner with delicious catering and excellent networking opportunities is held.

8th African Space Generation Workshop 2024
2024-11-20 - 2024-11-21 | National Space Research and Development Agency/ Nigerian Communication Satellite, Airport Road, Lugbe, Abuja, FCT, Nigeria
The theme for this workshop is ‘The Future of Africa’s Space Industry: Capacity Building For Sustainable Development’ and participants will be divided into working groups (WGs), each focusing on a specific sub-theme broadly covering [Space Technology and Innovation, Space Business and Entrepreneurship, Space Safety and Sustainability, Space Law and Policy, and Space Medicine and Science].
The objective of the AF-SGW is to raise awareness of the benefits of space, exchange know-how, and share best practices amongst stakeholders. The program will facilitate public participation and provide an excellent opportunity for students and young professionals to network with each other and experts with the aim of leading to future research and business partnerships and stimulating the interest among the next generation of African space professionals, whether scientific, legal, and corporate or government.

The Role and Challenges of Earth Observation in the Beirut Explosion Assessment and Relief Response
2024-11-29 17:00 - 18:00 (Europe/London) | Zoom
Space Law and Policy Project Group invites you to join our panel discussion based on our latest research and publication at the International Astronautical Congress 2024, “The Role and Challenges of Earth Observation in the Beirut Explosion Assessment and Relief Response.”
Our panelists, La-Quita George; Farah Diya Yasmine; Ali Amhaz; Prasad Rathod; Soumaya Difallah; and Rishikesh G., will provide expert insight according to our findings, from both legal and technical aspects. Here are the details!
Date: 29th of November 2024
Time: 5:00 PM – 6.00 PM UK Time/GMT+0
Platform: Zoom Meeting
Secure your spot and join our latest discoveries!
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SG[Luxembourg]
2024-11-30 08:00 - 17:00 (Europe/Vienna)
Luxembourg has been rapidly developing as a European hub for NewSpace. Within this exciting context, we are thrilled to announce that SG[Luxembourg] will be held for the very first time this year, under the headline “Small Country on Earth, Big Nation in Space” !
Young professionals and students aged 18 to 35, who are dedicated to shaping the future of the space industry, are warmly invited to this event. This is a unique opportunity to network, share ideas, and discuss how Luxembourg is pioneering the space industry of tomorrow.
The event will feature a range of activities, including keynote speeches from industry leaders, panel discussions with experts, and interactive workshops.
Participants will also have the chance to engage in hands-on workshops and collaborate with peers on innovative solutions to current challenges in the space sector.
Key questions we will explore include: Why is it advantageous to create a space start-up in Luxembourg ? How to weight in space exploration from Luxembourg ?
Join us in Luxembourg on Saturday, November 30th, 2024, to help us find answers. Together, let’s shape the future of the space industry from Luxembourg.

SG[Nordic-Baltic]
2025-01-20
Join us January 20th 2025 in Helsinki, Finland, for the first ever SG[Nordic-Baltic]!
We are not just looking at the stars, we are bringing them together. We are excited to gather young professionals and students aged from 18 to 35, regardless of profession or field, nationality or country, junior or senior, but people who are committed to shaping the future of the space industry.
In this way, we enable a unique opportunity to build and grow your network, while sharing ideas and discussing the future of the Nordic and Baltic countries regarding space. This could lead to collaborations, partnerships, or even amazing startups, because ideas shared today might just change industry tomorrow.
SG[Nordic-Baltic] is organised in conjunction with the Winter Satellite Workshop 2025, the largest space event in Nordics and Baltics which takes place 21-23 Jan 2025.

What is written in the star? Discover Your Role in Space
2025-02-22 17:30 - 20:00 (Africa/Addis_Ababa) | Zoom
The future of space is being written right now, and it is ready for passionate, Visionary young minds like yours. This webinar is your chance to hear from the space experts who are pushing the limits of what’s possible in space exploration and Innovation
Here is what you’ll experience:
Inspiring stories from experts who’ve turned dreams into reality
Real insights into what it takes to build a career in space
Actionable advice on how young enthusiasts can make their mark in the industry
Opportunities to engage with leaders shaping the future wave of space exploration.
Get ready to feel inspired and motivated to take your next steps. it is time to spark your passion, open new doors, and find your place in the next space exploration.
Tickets

SG[Portugal] 2025
2025-05-17 | Convent of São Francisco, Av. da Guarda Inglesa, Coimbra, Portugal
🚀 Exciting News for Space Enthusiasts! 🚀
Portugal is set to host its very first SG[Portugal] event this spring! Join us on May 17th in the historic city of Coimbra, at a pivotal moment for Portugal’s growing space sector.
This event is a must-attend for students and young professionals eager to expand their space horizons. Engage in interactive workshops, explore diverse fields and applications within the industry, and connect with some of the most influential players in the Portuguese space ecosystem.
Don’t miss this unique opportunity to learn, network, and contribute to discussions on Portugal and Europe’s role in space.
Learn more!

SYP SpaceOps
2025-05-25 | CSA, 6767 route de l'aeroport, Montreal, Canada
SYP SPACEOPS
Registrations are closed !
You are working on a Cubesat project and attending the SpaceOps 2025 ? 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 PAPER IS CLOSED !Activities
WorkshopSpeed Mentoring SessionTechnical TourWorkshop
Space Operations for Constellation of CubeSat/Nanosatellite Workshop
Date: 25 May 2025
Time: 09:00 – 16:00
Location: Canadian Space Agency
Do you want to learn how to carry out space operations for Constellation of CubeSats/Nanosatellites? This event will be held on the margins of the SpaceOps 2025 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)

09:30

Welcome

Opening message : Michel Doyon (CSA)
Welcome message : Christophe Belzile (CSA)

10:00

Participant Introduction

Ice Breaker

10:30

SYP Presentations

“ESA Young Professionals Satellite: From Concept to Operations” – Marilia de Almeida Carvalho Matos (ESA)
“Ground Station as a Service: A Cost-Effective and Scalable Solution for Space Mission Management” – Jamie John Moses (SANSA)
“Spectrometric Acid Rain Precursor Detection and AI-Optimized Image Compression on a 3U CubeSat” – Pramit Shende (Carleton University On Orbit)
“Western Skylark: Space-Enhanced Wildlife Tracking with Optical Payload” – Purvaja Karthikeyan (University of Western Ontario)

12:30

Lunch

13:30

Technical Presentations

“Satellite Operations Lessons Learned” – Tyler Hrynyk (CSA)
“ISpace : Expand our Planet, expand our Future” – Scott Moon (iSpace)

14:30

Coffee Break & Group Photo

14:45

Panel Discussion

Panelists:
Tyler Hrynyk (CSA)
Scott Moon (iSpace)
Marilia de Almeida Carvalho Matos (ESA – SYP)
Young Lee (NASA JPL)
Moderator :
Charlotte Flory (Eutelsat/SGAC)

15:45

Closing Remarks

SGAC Workshop Chair : Charlotte Flory (Eutelsat/SGAC)

Speed Mentoring Session
Speed Mentoring Event
Date: 27 May 2025
Time: 6:30-8:00 PM
Location: Palais des congrès – Montreal
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, organized by the SpaceOps team 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
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Saeed Al Mansoori
MBRSC

Saeed Al Mansoori is the Director of the Remote Sensing Department at Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre (MBRSC) and the head of the MBRSC Lab at the University of Dubai. 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. In 2024, Saeed received a PhD in computer science from the British University in Dubai. Saeed’s research interests include signal and image processing, artificial intelligence, remote sensing, GIS, etc. He is a Senior Member of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), a Senior Member of the international society for optics and photonics (SPIE) and a Fellow of the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET). He has authored or co-authored more than 90 papers in international conferences and journals.

Eugene Avenant
SANSA

Eugene Avenant holds the position of Chief Engineer at the South African National Space Agency’s Space Operations program. 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. Mr Avenant has contributed to a number of national strategies most notably the National Air Navigation Strategy and the National Communication Satellite strategy. He leads a team in SANSA that is producing the implementation plan 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.

Cesare Capararo
ALTEC

After participating to several Human Space Flight projects at Thales Alenia Space, with the founding of ALTEC in Torino, Italy, and the start of ISS assembly, took responsibility of the engineering and mission support activities of the logistics modules MPLM at ALTEC. Following an experience at COL-CC as Columbus Flight Director, he returned to Torino to take responsibility of the ESA ISS Training, Logistics and Operations Support services and other Human Spaceflight and Space Exploration projects, until being appointed as ALTEC Head of Programs. He represents ALTEC in the SpaceOps Committee at Large and is part of the Technical Program Committee.

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.

Thomas F. Kuch
DLR retired

Thomas Kuch studied telecommunications engineering at the Technical University in Darmstadt, Germany. In his first position at the German Telekom with the then new topic “digital communications” he was involved in bi-lateral German-French projects. Early on he represented Germany in his field of expertise in international satellite organisations. Since 1987 after his change to DLR, the German Aerospace Center in Oberpfaffenhofen near Munich, he was involved in international space projects, working together with numerous colleagues from other European countries.
He was assigned as head of DLR’s mission operations department in 1999 and in this position, he was responsible for the teams operating the flights of satellites and the activities of the European laboratory Columbus on-board the International Space Station.
In 2002 he took over the role as the German representative within the SpaceOps Executive Committee, in 2008 he was a founding member of the Space Operations Committee of the International Astronautical Federation. Since May 2023 after his retirement from DLR he works as space operations expert providing his expertise and experience to various customers.

Philip Liebrecht
NASA, retired

Mr. Philip Liebrecht was the Assistant Deputy Associate Administrator for Space Communications and Navigation (SCaN) and Deputy Program Manager for the SCaN Program for a decade before his retirement from NASA in August 2019. Prior to his assignment at NASA Headquarters he spent over 30 years at NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center in various engineering and leadership positions related to Space Communications and operations. Since his retirement he has been helping to mentor SCaN Student Interns and organize the Ka Band Communications Conference.
Mr. Liebrecht’s over four decade career at NASA spanned the end of the Apollo Program through the start of the Orion Project test flights and countless science missions. He has decades of experience with International collaboration on space communications and navigation enabling space missions across the globe. Phil was a member of NASA’s Senior Executive Service cadre and is the recipient of the SpaceOps Lifetime Achievement Medal, the NASA Exceptional Service Medal, and the NASA/GSFC Exceptional Achievement Award. He was honored to accept then National Space Club’s Nelson P. Jackson Aerospace Award for the Agency’s Tracking and Data Relay Satellite System.

Sinda Mejri
ESA

Scott Moon
Ispace

After studying in Canada and France, Scott started his spacecraft engineering career in 2007 with cosine Research (now cosine) in Leiden, The Netherlands as a payload systems engineer, working on payloads and cameras for small Earth Observation spacecraft and the International Space Station. He then joined MOLTEK Consultants in 2011 where he served as a contractor for the European Space Agency for LEO and GEO Earth Observation spacecraft including the Sentinel Missions, Meteosat Third Generation, and the recently launched Biomass Earth Explorer. Scott was involved in payload and bus integration, testing and in-orbit commissioning. In 2020, Scott moved to ispace inc.’s Assembly, Integration, and Testing (AIT) team to begin working on Lunar Landers, coming full circle to space exploration and embracing his true passion in the space industry. During ispace’s inaugural mission, Misson 1, in 2022, he travelled with the lander during all phases of its development including assembly in Japan, further assembly and testing in Germany and finally to the launch from the United States, where he was part of integration into the launch vehicle. Once launched, Scott immediately turned to manage the development of ispace’s second lunar lander RESILIENCE and its full development life cycle and subsequent launch. He is now the manager for ispace’s Serial Production, Testing and Launch Division and concurrent AIT Manager.

Isabelle Tremblay
CSA

For over 25 years, Isabelle Tremblay has been dedicated to the field of space exploration with the belief that this bold quest, intrinsic to human nature, propels us toward the future, catalyzes innovation, and unites us in the face of the fragility of our planet and the immense challenges of our future, both on Earth and in space. Ms. Tremblay is responsible for the development and operations of Canada’s space infrastructure. The areas of activity are diverse, including telecommunications and satellite positioning systems, Earth observation, space situational awareness, and satellite maintenance in orbit. Essential to our daily lives, this infrastructure allows us, among other things, to contribute to environmental protection, monitor and preserve natural resources, support disaster response efforts, and ensure the security of the space environment.

Previously, Ms. Tremblay held positions as a research and development engineer in space robotics and as a lead engineer for Canada’s contributions to NASA’s Mars Phoenix Lander and the James Webb Space Telescope. She also led Canada’s Human Spaceflight Program, which includes the Canadian astronaut corps, conducting scientific studies aboard the International Space Station focused on health research, as well as developing future contributions to the autonomous delivery of healthcare during crewed deep-space exploration missions (on the Moon and Mars).
Isabelle Tremblay holds a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering and a master’s degree in aerospace engineering from Polytechnique Montréal, with a specialization in space technologies.

Gareth Williams
Eumetsat

After studying Physics followed by Astronautics & Space Engineering at university, Gareth began his career at the European Space Agency in the Netherlands as a Young Graduate Trainee working on Columbus and Spacelab. He then started up the career ladder writing computer-based training software at Vega Group in the UK before moving to develop the ground segment for the UK’s Space Technology Research Vehicles minisatellites. He ended his time with Vega in Spain, training the instrument controllers for the Infrared Space Observatory mission, which neatly closed the loop from a university summer job at the Royal Observatory in Edinburgh where he had supported the optical design for the ISO telescope.
After a short stint at GEC-Marconi working on electro-optics, Gareth moved to Germany where he started at EUMETSAT as a mission planner and spacecraft operations engineer on Meteosat, Europe’s series of geostationary weather satellites. His career developed from there, joining EUMETSAT staff in 2003 as a system operations engineer on the Metop polar satellite programme, eventually becoming the System Manager and deputy Programme Manager. After a similar role on the Copernicus Sentinel-6 ocean altimetry programme, Gareth stepped into his current role as Head of Flight Operations at EUMETSAT, leading a team of 160 controllers, analysts and engineers responsible for the operations of nine varied meteorological, oceanographic and altimetry satellites. This fleet number will soon to rise to twelve with the upcoming launches of the MTG-S1, Metop-SGA1 and Sentinel-6B satellites in the second half of 2025, with a further five to come in 2026 and 2027 alone.

Technical Tour
Technical Tour : John H. Chapman Space Centre (HQ of the Canadian Space Agency)
Date : May 25th, 2025
Time: 4:00 – 5:30 PM
Location: Canadian Space Agency
A technical Tour will be offered at the John H. Chapman Space Centre (HQ of the Canadian Space Agency) on Sunday, May 25, 2025.
The centre houses a state-of-the-art satellite control facility managing all of CSA’s satellites,. It also encompasses a Mission Operations Centre (MOC) to conduct robotics operations on the ISS as well as a payload support facility for Canadian experiments in space. In order to support space robotics it houses a comprehensive simulator. It is the centre for excellence for space science and operations in Canada.

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.

REGISTER TO SPACEOPS 2025*SYP in Space Operations and SpaceOps 2025 are separate events from the 5th NCAC-SGW. To attend all events, you must register separately.
Organisers and Contacts
Charlotte FloryYoung LeeGladys MagagulaStéphanie TessierCharlotte Flory

Charlotte Flory

Charlotte Flory is a Spacecraft Operations Engineer with more than 7 years of experience in this field. Currently working for Eutelsat, she supports various projects, from following the Operations development during procurement of new satellites to in-flight anomalies management on LEO and GEO satellites.
She volunteers for the Space Generation Advisory Council (SGAC) since 2018 with both roles of French National Point of Contact and SpaceOps SYP 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.

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.

Stéphanie Tessier

Stéphanie Tessier

In September 2022, Stephanie joined the Canadian Space Agency (CSA) as an Operational Assistant. For the past decade, she has been a dedicated professional in Canada’s federal government, playing a vital role in the Space Utilization division, where she’s known for her meticulous approach and problem-solving skills. With many agendas demanding her attention, she adeptly balanced her responsibilities, ensuring the division ran smoothly with her efficient multitasking.
Stephanie, a new member of the SpaceOps committee from CSA, is contributing to the local organizing team for the SpaceOps 2025 conference, which will be held at the Montreal Convention Center in May 2025. She also plays a key role in coordinating the Student and Young Professional (SYP) program, ensuring its smooth running and engaging activities.

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

SG [Brazil] 2025
2025-06-05 | Expo Center Norte – Pavilhão Azul em São Paulo- SP, Rua José Bernardo Pinto, 333, São Paulo, SP, 02055000, Brazil
The SG[Brasil] – Connecting the Space Youth brings together young enthusiasts, students, and professionals in the space sector in Brazil aged 18 to 35. With the goal of strengthening the space community in the country, SG Brazil provides a platform for knowledge exchange, discussions on trends and innovations, and promotes networking opportunities with professionals from the industry, academia, and government agencies. The event also seeks to understand local needs and challenges, inspiring new generations to pursue careers in the space sector and preparing SGAC for future initiatives and large-scale events in Latin America, such as the South America Space Generation Workshop.
Join us on June 05 at the Space BR Show, at the Expo Center Norte – Blue Pavillion – São Paulo – Brazil to be part of this inspiring event and help shape the future of Brazil’s space community!
*The event will be conducted in Portuguese.
More information!

SG[UK] 2025
2025-06-14 | Kings College London, Stamford Street, London, SE1 9NH, United Kingdom

SG[Germany] 2025
2025-06-28 | Stuttgart, Germany
SG[Germany] 2025
28th June, 2025
Stuttgart, Germany
Save the date! We are looking forward to welcome you for this year’s local SGAC event in Germany!
Join us to explore how we can be United for Space at SG[Germany] 2025!
More details will follow.

European Space Generation Workshop 2025
2025-07-04 - 2025-07-05 | Toulouse, Toulouse, France
E-SGW 2025

9th European Space Generation Workshop
4-5 July, 2025

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The European Space Generation Workshop (E-SGW) is an international event that aims to bring together students and young professionals to think and collectively create Europe’s future in space.

During the two days students and young professionals (18-35 years of age) will discuss and shape the future of space in Europe together. There will be talks and panels by experts and professionals from the leading European companies and agencies, and working groups where the delegates will discuss diverse space topics moderated by industry experts. This year, the discussion will revolve around Lunar exploration. It is a great opportunity for young space enthusiasts to learn about the latest space developments and to engage and discover the opportunities in the space field. Space companies and agencies will be interested to recognize talent and obtain insight on innovative ideas and the opinion of the next generation of space professionals.
The Venue
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Programme
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Working Groups
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Our Team
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Sponsors and Partners
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SG[Japan] 2025 -the most global mixer event for U35 generation
2025-07-10 13:00 - 16:30 (Asia/Tokyo) | X-NIHONBASHI TOWER, 日本、〒103-0022 東京都中央区日本橋室町２丁目１−１ 日本橋三井タワー 7階, Tokyo, Japan
The Most Global Gathering at SPACETIDE 2025
Welcome to SG[Japan] — the international mixer event for the Space Generation under 35!
On July 10th, 100 students and young professionals from around the world will come together at X-NIHONBASHI TOWER to connect, collaborate, and shape the future of space. This is your chance to dive into global perspectives on space development over the next decade.
What to Expect:

A thought-provoking panel discussion featuring 5 renowned experts from across the globe
An interactive face-to-face workshop
Unforgettable networking opportunities with peers equally passionate about space

The space industry thrives on global collaboration—and this event is where it begins.
Is this event for you?
If you’ve ever thought:

“I want to talk with people shaping the space business around the world.”
“I want to explore the fast-changing future of space development.”
“I dream of working abroad in the space sector.”

Then SG[Japan] is the place to be!
Panelists

Mr. Yuske Taguchi (Axiom Space Japan Country Manager & Strategic Advisor for Asia)
Mr. Bill Chang (HelioX Cosmos CEO)
Mr. François Poncin (SPACETIDE Corporate Planning Office)

Moderator

Mr. Joshua Critchley-Marrows (ArkEdge Space/Co-Chair at SGAC)

Contact
Taiga Yamamoto – yamamoto.taiga.a6@s.mail.nagoya-u.ac.jp

Register here, connect with the world, and help shape what comes next in space.
We can’t wait to meet you!

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ここに集う人、みんながグローバル
私たち SGAC Japan は、SPACETIDEで一番グローバルな場所をつくります。世界中から宇宙に情熱を燃やす次世代の学生・若手100人が集い、それぞれの国の「当たり前」を混沌とぶつけ合う。知り合うはずもなかった仲間と本気で議論することを通して、ここから新しい国際協力が生まれることを目指しています。
宇宙は、世界が舞台です。
“世界中の宇宙ビジネスを知り尽くしたプレイヤーと直接話したい”
“目まぐるしく変化する宇宙開発の将来を、仲間と一緒に考え抜きたい”
“海外で宇宙に必死に取り組んでいる学生とネットワーキングしたい”
そんな思いが、7月10日午後、X-NIHONBASHI TOWERに集結します。
ここは、「宇宙＝世界」を肌で感じられる場所です。みなさんのご参加を心よりお待ちしております。
パネリスト
田口優介さま (Axiom Space Japan Country Manager & Strategic Advisor for Asia)
Bill Chang さま (HelioX Cosmos CEO)
François Poncin さま (SPACETIDE Corporate Planning Office)
ファシリテータ
Joshua Critchley-Marrows さま (ArkEdge Space/Co-Chair at SGAC)

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3rd Middle East Generation Workshop 2025
2025-11-01 - 2025-11-02 | Middle East Technical University (METU), Üniversiteler Mahallesi, Dumlupınar Bulvarı No:1, 06800 Çankaya/Ankara, Ankara, Turkey
The 3rd edition of the Middle East Space Generation Workshop (ME-SGW) which will take place in November 1st-2nd, 2025, in the Middle East Technical University (METU), Ankara, Türkiye.

Objectives of 3rd ME-SGW 2025:

Establish a collaborative environment for students and young professionals to engage with academia and industry leaders
Strengthen regional and international cooperation in the space sector
Highlight the growing space capabilities and ambitions of Türkiye & Middle East
Address regional challenges through space technology applications
Empower local talent through mentorship, presentations, and capacity-building activities
Expand SGAC’s presence and youth engagement in the Middle East
Leverage Türkiye’s strategic geographical position to foster cross-regional partnerships and sustainable development
Building momentum towards IAC 2026, Antalya.

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9th South American Space Generation Workshop 2025
2025-11-28 - 2025-11-29 | Peruvian Space Agency – CONIDA, Av. Luis Felipe Villarán 1069, San Isidro, Lima, Lima, Peru
The South American Space Generation Workshop (SA-SGW) is the annual event of the South American region, providing an opportunity for our members to engage in dialogue about regional and local space issues. In its 9th edition, the SA-SGW is coming back to Peru, to be organized in the city of Lima.
This two-day regional workshop will bring together young professionals and students, and industry representatives to engage and nurture the next generation’s perspective on space and scientific matters in the South American region. Participants will have the opportunity to interact with experts from academia, businesses, and space agencies through plenary and panel sessions, keynotes and working group discussions.
Theme: Shaping a Strategic Space for Science and Development in South America
Objectives:

Connect students, young professionals and industry, experts, academia and government
Give delegates an overview of the SA and Peru space sectors and highlight their capabilities
Ignite new collaborations
Discover and discuss current space challenges
Exchange the delegates’ point of views on these topics and share them with the sponsoring companies and the UN at COPUOS meetings
Provide concrete recommendations to space organizations

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9th Africa Space Generation Workshop 2025
2025-12-09 - 2025-12-10 | Edge Convention Center, Nairobi,Southern Bypass, Nairobi, Kenya, Kenya
The 9th African Space Generation Workshop (AF-SGW) is a two-day workshop, which brings together students, young professionals, industry experts and government stakeholders from across the African continent. It provides an unparalleled opportunity for the future leaders of Africa’s space sector to proactively establish strong relationships, exchange ideas and knowledge, and to collaborate on novel ways in which space technology can be utilized for the benefit of Africa. The 9th AF-SGW will take place on the 9th and 10th December 2025 in Nairobi, Kenya at the Edge Convention Center.
The theme for this workshop is ‘Together for Africa’s Space Future’
Participants will be divided into working groups (WGs), each focusing on a specific sub-theme broadly covering Space capacity building, Space Policy and Law, Space Entrepreneurship, and Space Trourism.

E-SGW 2026
2026-07-18 - 2026-07-19 | Royal Institution, The Royal Institution of Great Britain, 21 Albemarle Street, London, W1S 4BS, United Kingdom
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The 10th Edition of the E-SGW will be held in July 2026, in London, United Kingdom.
More detail can be found on event’s website:
https://spacegeneration.org/e-sgw-2026

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In October 2026, the Space Generation Congress heads to Antalya, Türkiye.
More detail can be found in the event website.
