Space Operations Summit 2025 (21 - 22 May, 2025 at the Copthorne Tara Hotel, London UK) is the only conference to look at space both as an independent operational domain, and as an enabler for joint all-domain operations.

The conference brings together space professionals and senior military leaders who depend on space to deliver results in the air, on land, and at sea by providing a platform for stakeholders to simultaneously engage with launch service providers, defence space leaders, and end-user customers.

Unlike other conferences on space, the conference agenda adopts a multifaceted approach which looks to solve challenges in space through the active participation of policy makers, militaries and industries.

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Major General Michael Traut, Commander, German Space Command, German Air Force, delivered a presentation at the 2024 conference on “Collaborations for greater advancements in Space".

Read this presentation to learn:

• Critical Importance of Space Infrastructure
• Challenges and Threats in Space Systems
• Innovative collaborations among government, military, and private sectors
• Achieving a secure and sustainable space environment
  

Colonel Marcin Mazur, Vice President, Polish Space Agency, delivered a presentation at the 2024 conference on “Implementing Space Technology for Improved Security".

Read this presentation to learn:

• Poland’s Growing Space Sector
• Poland’s Role in ESA Security and Defense Priorities
• Advancements in Rocket Technology

The interview with James Black, Assistant Director of Defence and Security at RAND Europe, delves into the rapidly evolving world of anti-satellite (ASAT) technology and its impact on global security. With insights into AI, quantum computing, and next-gen space strategies, this interview is a must-read for anyone interested in the high-stakes battle for dominance in orbit.

The “Transforming NASA Acquisition: A Quantum Leap towards Moon-Mars Exploration” presentation was delivered last year at the Space Operations Summit by Ms. Karla Smith Jackson, Senior Procurement Executive, Deputy Chief Acquisition Officer &Assistant Administrator, NASA Office of Procurement and explores;

• NASA’s Mission
• Current Moon to Mars Scope
• Artemis Program Strategy
• Methodology Principles of the M2M Strategy
• Potential Hindrances to Our Success
• NASA Mission Directorates (How We Do Business)
• Procurement Mission and Vision
• NASA Buying Locations
• NASA By the Numbers: FY2023
• FY2023 Procurement Initiatives
• Introducing the NASA Acquisition Launchpad (NAIL)
• NAIL Vision, Intent and Framework
• Innovative Procurement Methods to Achieve Moon to Mars Objectives

This year, NASA will return to the Space Operations Summit with their presentation on "Innovation in NASA Procurement Strategies" which will be delivered by John Cannaday, Director of the Office of Procurement, Marshall Space Flight Center.

The “USSF Space Rapid Capabilities Office” Presentation was delivered last year at the Space Operations Summit by Dr. Kelly D. Hammett, Director and Program Executive Officer and covers:

• Program Examples
• Satellite Communications Augmentation Resources
• Rapid Resilient Command and Control
• Going Fast in Space Acquisition
• People and Culture
• Rapid Fielding Partnerships

The US Space Force will return to the Space Operations Summit for 2024 with a presentation on “Ensuring Space Superiority to Combat Future Threats” which will be delivered by Lieutenant General DeAnna Burt, Deputy Chief of Space Operations for Operations, Cyber, and Nuclear.

“Esa’s contribution to global security” presentation was delivered at the Space Operations Summit 2022 by Graham Turnock, Special Advisor at the European Space Agency. This presentation consists of:

• The Rising Relevance of Space Safety
• Space Weather System Objectives
• NEO Observational Network
• Space Debris Implications
• Laser Tracking Network and Momentum Transfer
• Transition to a Circular Economy in Space
• Civil Security from Space in Context
• And More!
  

The "Procurement Enterprise Transformation and the Future for NASA Acquisition" presentation was delivered at the Space Operations Summit 2022 by Ms. Karla Smith Jackson, Senior Procurement Executive, Deputy Chief Acquisition Officer & Assistant Administrator for Procurement NASA who will be joining us once again as a speaker in Space Operations Summit 2023.

In this interview, Air Marshal Andrew Turner delves into the logarithmic increasing importance of Space Domain Awareness. Life on earth has become ever more dependent on the Space Domain which has led to issues in space congestion and collision. In this piece he:

• Explains the urgency of the Space problem
• The role new technologies can play in solving the issue
• Challenges of implementing these new technologies
  

Space no longer has the barriers to entry it once did. Its democratisation has allowed greater participation by both nations and private actors. This activity has proven to be a double edge sword as our reliance on space has cluttered it increasing the potential of disaster, whether by incident or design. In this Rapid-Fire interview, Brigadier General Teichmann shares his views on the current state-of-play of the Space Domain Awareness.

In this interview Richard Laing, Principal Project Manager for the NCI’s Joint Intelligence Surveillance and Reconnaissance Centre expresses his views on the developing space domain. Space has become one the most exciting domains as every day it is becoming more democratised, opening to new concepts and industries. Space’s increased accessibility provides new opportunities, challenges and threats. Richard uses his experience and knowledge to reflect on these aspects providing invaluable insight for anyone in the sector.