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Italy and France: united to address the major European challenges

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Wednesday, June 21, 2023

Through programs that enable thousands of young people to travel and study abroad, we cultivate the values of integration, culture and European citizenship.

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  • Through programs that enable thousands of young people to travel and study abroad, we cultivate the values of integration, culture and European citizenship.
  • Receiving the High Patronage of the Presidents of Italy and France this year is a source of pride for us».
  • We have a privileged relationship with Italy as evidenced by our newly established double degree program with Luiss», said Mathias Vicherat, Director, Sciences Po.
  • The first panel focused on the major European challenges, and featured debates with Veronica De Romanis (Professor of European Economic Policy, Stanford University Florence; Luiss University) and Arancha González Laya (Dean, Paris School of International Affairs, Sciences Po).

Wilson Sonsini Adds Space and Technology Veteran Curt Blake in Seattle

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Thursday, June 15, 2023

Blake co-founded and was formerly CEO of Spaceflight Inc., the largest provider of integrated launch services and leading provider of orbital transfer vehicles for small satellites.

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  • Blake co-founded and was formerly CEO of Spaceflight Inc., the largest provider of integrated launch services and leading provider of orbital transfer vehicles for small satellites.
  • Wilson Sonsini represents a range of NewSpace sector clients in corporate, regulatory, intellectual property, and litigation matters, as well as in technology transactions.
  • The firm’s NewSpace sector clients include investors and companies such as Astranis Space Technologies , BlackSky , Lunasonde , Skylo Technologies , and Slingshot Aerospace .
  • “I’m excited about joining Wilson Sonsini because of its impressive legacy of working with innovative technology and life sciences clients,” said Blake.

Space Launch Services Global Market Report 2022: Growing Regulations and Standardization of Space Travel Fuels Sector - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Tuesday, January 3, 2023

The global space launch services market size is expected to reach USD 42.9 billion by 2030, according to a new study.

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  • The global space launch services market size is expected to reach USD 42.9 billion by 2030, according to a new study.
  • Space launch services are a technology-fueled market with a focus on market players over growth strategies such as collaborating with space mission development companies to enable turnkey projects.
  • Government agency contracting, research grants and privately funded space missions are major factors promoting the growth of space launch services.
  • The global players include Airbus, Antrix Corporation, China Aerospace, Lockheed Martin, Mitsubishi Heavy, Northrop Grumman, Rocket Lab, Safran, and Space Exploration
    The publisher has segmented the space launch services market report based on payload, launch platform, launch vehicle, end-use, and region:
    Space Launch Services, Payload Outlook (Revenue - USD Billion, 2018 - 2030)

Maxar-built Galaxy 35 and Galaxy 36 Satellites for Intelsat Begin Commissioning Activities On Orbit After Launch

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Tuesday, December 13, 2022

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  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20221213006064/en/
    Maxar-built Galaxy 35 and Galaxy 36 for Intelsat stacked before launch.
  • Well begin on-orbit check out and look forward to adding these spacecraft to Intelsats newest generation of satellites.
  • Next, Galaxy 35 and Galaxy 36 will begin firing thrusters to commence their journeys to final geostationary orbit.
  • Galaxy 35 and Galaxy 36 are part of five satellites that Intelsat contracted Maxar to build for the C-band transition.

Intelsat Announces Successful Launch of Galaxy 35 and Galaxy 36 Satellites

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Tuesday, December 13, 2022

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  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20221212005803/en/
    Satellites Galaxy 35 and 36 launch aboard Arianespace's Ariane 5 rocket.
  • (Courtesy: Arianespace)
    The Maxar-manufactured Galaxy 35 and Galaxy 36 satellites launched aboard Arianespaces Ariane 5 rocket from Kourou, French Guiana at 3:30 p.m. EST.
  • With yet another successful launch, Intelsat has demonstrated its continued commitment to its media customers, said Intelsat CEO Dave Wajsgras.
  • Galaxy 35 will replace Galaxy 3C and Galaxy 36 will replace Galaxy 28.

Rivada Space Networks Joins the Global Satellite Operators Association to help shape the future of communications for Government & Enterprise

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Tuesday, November 29, 2022

Through GSOA, the satellite sector is working to respond to requirements for a better data-driven society.

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  • Through GSOA, the satellite sector is working to respond to requirements for a better data-driven society.
  • "On behalf of GSOA and its members, I am delighted to welcome Rivada Space Networks as our newest Associate Member," said Aarti Holla-Maini, GSOA Secretary General.
  • Rivada Space Networks GmbH is a disruptive new company set to establish and operate the first truly global low latency point-to-point connectivity network of LEO satellites.
  • Rivada Space Networks is a wholly owned subsidiary of Rivada Networks, Inc. www.rivadaspace.com
    GSOA is the only CEO-driven satellite industry association.

SES Selects Arianespace to Launch EAGLE-1 Satellite for Europe’s Quantum Cryptography

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Wednesday, November 9, 2022

The first European sovereign space-based QKD system will include the dedicated low earth orbit (LEO) EAGLE-1 satellite and state-of-the-art QKD operations centre in Luxembourg.

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  • The first European sovereign space-based QKD system will include the dedicated low earth orbit (LEO) EAGLE-1 satellite and state-of-the-art QKD operations centre in Luxembourg.
  • In the scope of EuroQCI, the EAGLE-1 satellite will enable early access, validation, and integration of space-based QKD for EU Member States.
  • We have been working with Arianespace for decades to deliver our satellites into space and are delighted for them to be onboard to launch the EAGLE-1 satellite into orbit.
  • Following the launch, the EAGLE-1 satellite will complete three years of in-orbit mission supported by the European Commission.

SAB Launch Services awarded contract to launch two ICEYE SAR satellites

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Tuesday, September 20, 2022

We are excited to be launching a pair of our SAR satellites in early 2023 and to continuously grow our SAR constellation, said Alos Leptre, Launch Manager at ICEYE.

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  • We are excited to be launching a pair of our SAR satellites in early 2023 and to continuously grow our SAR constellation, said Alos Leptre, Launch Manager at ICEYE.
  • This agreement shows the appreciation from commercial customers for VEGA Services, including those used to take advantage of Non-European launch services in the past.
  • (SAB-LS) is a company part of SAB group offering launch services on European Launchers for all kind of Small Satellites.
  • SAB-LS offers end to end services including launch procurement, separation system procurement, integration activities of the satellite on the launch vehicle structure, In-Orbit Services, pre- and post-launch support.

33 Year NASA Veteran, Former Director James Webb Space Telescope, Gregory Robinson Joins BigSpeak.

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Tuesday, September 20, 2022

SANTA BARBARA, Calif., Sept. 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- NASA veteran, science and leadership expert Gregory Robinson has joined BigSpeak keynote speakers. Robinson is best known for leadership as Director of the James Webb Space Telescope Program: one of the most amazing engineering marvels in NASA's recent history— 100 times more powerful than the Hubble Telescope. When Robinson took over in 2018, the project was billions over budget and years behind schedule. Within months of being named Director, he increased efficiency of the schedule from 55% to 95% through calm leadership and communication. Robinson's supervisor, Thomas Zurbuchen, called him "the most effective leader of a mission I have ever seen in the history of NASA."

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  • Gregory Robinson, top leadership and science expert, former Director James Webb Space Telescope Project partners with BigSpeak Speakers Bureau for keynote speaking
    SANTA BARBARA, Calif., Sept. 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- NASA veteran, science and leadership expert Gregory Robinson has joined BigSpeak keynote speakers.
  • Robinson is best known for leadership as Director of the James Webb Space Telescope Program: one of the most amazing engineering marvels in NASA's recent history 100 times more powerful than the Hubble Telescope.
  • Within months of being named Director, he increased efficiency of the schedule from 55% to 95% through calm leadership and communication.
  • Named Time magazine's Top 100 Influential People of 2022, Robinson held many leadership positions in his 33-year career at NASA.

Successful Launch of New-generation EUTELSAT KONNECT VHTS Satellite

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Thursday, September 8, 2022

EUTELSAT KONNECT VHTS, a very high throughput satellite built by Thales Alenia Space, will provide fixed broadband and mobile connectivity across Europe, North Africa and the Middle East.

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  • EUTELSAT KONNECT VHTS, a very high throughput satellite built by Thales Alenia Space, will provide fixed broadband and mobile connectivity across Europe, North Africa and the Middle East.
  • Delivering 230 beams over Western Europe and with a Ka-band capacity of 500 Gbps, EUTELSAT KONNECT VHTS is the largest geostationary satellite ever ordered to date in Europe.
  • Eva Berneke, CEO of Eutelsat, said: "Our congratulations to Arianespace and the Guiana Space Center teams for successfully launching our EUTELSAT KONNECT VHTS satellite into geostationary orbit.
  • Founded in 1977, Eutelsat Communications is one of the world's leading satellite operators.