Blog & Updates

Space & Satellite Professionals International today announced the appointment of Leslie Blaker-Glass of Hughes Network Systems to the Board of Directors. Ms. Blaker-Glass is Vice President of Strategic Development, currently supporting the Hughes Defense and Intelligence Systems Division (DISD) team.
In January 2024, a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket will lift a Nova-C lander developed by Intuitive Machines into orbit on the start of a journey to the crater Malapert A near the south pole of the Moon. Along for the ride will be the full membership of Space & Satellite Professionals International, the largest membership association in commercial space.
The New York Space Business Roundtable (NYSBR) is delighted to announce that Karen Utz, Regional Director, Western New York at Empire State Development, will be a featured speaker at the upcoming virtual event on December 20. The event, titled “Commercial Space & Tonawanda, New York: A Return to Glory,” will focus on the state of the space industry in small towns in New York, posing the critical question: can space and satellite revive old industrial New York?
Space & Satellite Professionals International (SSPI) today released Satellites and the Art of War, its newest video in the Better Satellite World campaign. It explores how satellite data analysis revealed the hidden role of a Maritime Militia in China’s efforts to dominate the South China Sea.
Space & Satellite Professionals International (SSPI) announced that, on March 19, it will induct three new members into the prestigious Space & Satellite Hall of Fame.
Intuitive Machines has successfully touched down on the Moon.
Space & Satellite Professionals International (SSPI) today released Putting a CAP on Climate Change, its newest video in the Better Satellite World campaign. It explores how nations in the European Union are benefiting from the fusion of multi-orbit, public and private satellite data to meet ambitious goals for reducing GHG emissions from food production.
“Engage” is a powerful word. It is something that SSPI tries to help the people of our industry do every day. And believe me, we all need that help.
SPI-WISE (SSPI Women in Space Engagement) has announced the results of its 2024 officer election, which took place over the final week of June.
After an election by the membership, the Board of Directors of Space & Satellite Professionals International (SSPI) welcomes seven new Directors for three-year terms beginning July 1
Space & Satellite Professionals International (SSPI) today announced the beginning of Digital Space, a multi-week campaign featuring videos, podcasts, live conversations and a new issue of SSPI’s digital magazine, The Orbiter. The campaign explores the intersection of artificial intelligence, machine learning and space-based digital infrastructure, from the ground breaking developments in Lunar data storage to the innovative software that powers the next generation of sales.
The Space & Satellite Professionals International (SSPI) today announced the seventh annual “20 Under 35” list of outstanding young space and satellite professionals age 35 and under. The honorees will be celebrated at SSPI’s 19th annual Future Leaders Celebration on October 21 during Silicon Valley Space Week, produced by SatNews publishers.