Since the first satellite launched over six decades ago, spacecraft have relied on radio waves to communicate with Earth. But radio has its limitations. With more and more satellites now in space and entry of commercial players as well as the growing demand for space services, the field of space communications is primed for disruption.
NASA expects the space-based market to grow significantly in the coming years. As space missions become more sophisticated and far-reaching, communication systems and technologies must evolve to successfully transmit data between Earth, the Moon, and beyond. On October 24, 2022, NASA, other government agencies, academia, and industry will convene at Martin’s Crosswinds Greenbelt, MD, to discuss important advances in space communications at the NASA Goddard Space Communications Workshop: The Power of Optical and Quantum Technology, Networking, and Interoperability.
Presented by NASA and Tech Briefs magazine, this in-person Space Communications Workshop will foster discussions surrounding new and emerging technologies, such as optical communications, radio frequency technologies, networking, quantum devices, and interoperability efforts.
“We are hard at work bringing together NASA, other government agencies, industry, and academia to discuss the power of optical and quantum communications technologies, provide networking opportunities, and increase interoperability,” said Neal Barthelme, Chief, Commercialization, Innovation, and Synergies Office, NASA’s Exploration and Space Communications.
At this workshop, attendees will have the opportunity to interface directly with leaders and bright minds from NASA, other government agencies, and industry. To enhance collaboration and interoperability, NASA will be providing a unique forum to share information, discuss future technologies, solicit feedback, and network.
Sessions will feature speakers from NASA, other government agencies, industry, and academia who will speak to the growing importance of developments in space communications and navigation.
The keynote will be presented by NASA’s Space Communications and Navigation (SCaN) and SDA leadership. You will hear directly from Badri Younes, the Deputy Associate Administrator for SCaN program office, about how SCaN currently manages communications and navigation services for NASA and non-NASA missions and what he envisions for the future of space communications.
Another key highlight of the event is the Rapid Development, Deployment, and Evolution of Optical Technologies Panel Discussion. Since the dawn of space exploration, NASA has used radio frequency systems to communicate with astronauts and spacecraft. However, as space missions generate and collect more data, the need for enhanced communications capabilities increases. Optical communications will allow missions to send more data per transmission- more data yields more discoveries. During this panel discussion, attendees can learn more about current and upcoming optical communications missions.
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In addition to the keynote speech and panel, there will be industry demos as well as breakout sessions covering communications developments in the commercial and civil/defense sectors. Whether you are from a civil or defense organization, or you are from industry, there will be panels and speakers discussing topics relevant to your field.
There will be many networking opportunities at this invite-only event, where you can join NASA in harnessing the power of the electromagnetic spectrum to communicate, navigate, and build a holistic space ecosystem.
For more information, and to register, click here .
This event is sponsored by Dymax (Platinum), Physik Instrumente (Gold), Diamond USA (Silver), Spira (Silver), and Yokogawa/Teracomm (Silver).
Dymax is a global supplier of integrated rapid light-curing PCB conformal coating, maskant, and equipment solutions that make customers more capable and efficient. Our portfolio of green, low-outgassing, and NASA-approved products solves critical issues associated with satellite and manned and unmanned spacecraft applications, such as performance under extreme environmental conditions.
PI designs and manufactures world-class, precision motion control systems, fast laser beam steering mirrors, piezoceramic motors, air bearings, nanopositioning systems, and hexapod micro-robots at locations in the USA, Europe, and Asia. The company has been ISO9001 certified since 1994 and employs more than 1,400 people in 15 subsidiaries around the world. PI’s customers are leaders in high-tech industries and research, including aerospace, semiconductors, photonics, bio-nanotechnology, lasers, life-sciences, microscopy, and astronomy.
Diamond USA is industry leader when it comes to Space qualified fiber optic solutions. We understand the technical requirements and performance standards required in the demanding conditions of space exploration. Our products have been successfully flown in many Space missions, most recently the Mars Perseverance Rover.
Spira EMI gaskets are well-known for solving EMI shielding problems that no other gasket can solve. Perfect for aerospace applications, gaskets are designed to be highly reliable, lightweight, and built to last the life of the system. ISO 9001/AS9100 certified, expert technical support, and made in the USA.
Yokogawa/Teracomm: TeraComm is a Manufacturer Representative offering high-performance Optical Test Equipment and Hi-Rel Components including OSAs, wavelength meters, reflectometers, polarization control/measurement, amplifiers, programmable filters, switches, attenuators, and power meters/sources. Space applications include active/passive components, amplifier modules, lasers, receivers, modulators, FBGs, SDMs, MEMS mirrors, interferometers, harsh environment-employable free-space technology, and more.
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