Find out how Government and Civilian Space Agencies Will Cooperate and Share Space Assets at Military Satellites

LONDON, May 1, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --

Satellites have traditionally formed the backbone of military communication, reconnaissance and navigation capabilities. This is a fundamental capability area in what is becoming a far more contested and congested space to operate in. As a result, cooperation between military and civilian space agencies has become the answer to increasing reach and bandwidth.

Defence IQ's Military Satellites 2012 conference (http://www.militarysatellitesevent.com) in London will bring together the world's largest space powers and civilian space agencies to discuss practical utility of satellites in contemporary operations and the challenges associated with improving satellite communication technology and the surveillance function.

Hear from 20+ experts at Military Satellites (http://www.militarysatellitesevent.com) including:

• Brigadier General Lucio Bianchi, National Armaments Directorate, Italian MoD
• Colonel Tim Coffin, Deputy Commander - Operations, US Army Space and Missile Defence Command
• Colonel Andres Dupuis, Director Space Requirements, Canadian DND
• Emma Lord, Director of Policy & Operations, UK Space Agency
• Tomaž Lovrenčič, Director, European Union Satellite Centre

Military Satellites 2012 will explore current issues affecting the Military Satellites community such as space situational awareness, operationally responsive space and cyber security. The conference will also focus on latest satellite feedback from the world's leading space super powers including technological requirements, challenges and successes.  

Additionally, Military Satellites is being held in partnership with Surrey Satellite Technology Ltd (SSTL) to gain access to their HQ in Surrey for a tour. This tour will explore the site of the Galileo payload and other mission manufacture occurs in a parallel production environment optimised for rapid mission turnaround. Also, learn about micro- and nano- satellite development and specific issues relating to the use of small satellites to meet defence and security objectives.

To view the full workshop and main conference agenda for Military Satellites 2012, visit http://www.militarysatellitesevent.com.

Notes to editors:

Military Satellites will take place from 26^th - 29^th June 2012 in London. For more information on the conference and its partners, please email [email protected] or visit the event website http://www.militarysatellitesevent.com.

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Military Satellites 2012 is sponsored by Surrey Satellite Technology Ltd and Avanti.

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SOURCE Defence IQ