Alex completed his studies in aeronautical engineering in Rome, where he also qualified as a pilot. He has been involved in the space industry for over 30 years working on all aspects of geostationary satellite operations. Responsible for orbital positioning and manoeuvre planning of the Inmarsat satellites, he is also part of ISO TC20/SC14 WG7 for the Developments of Standards for Orbital Debris Mitigation.
Inmarsat is a founding member of the SDA (Space Data Association), a not-for-profit organisation formed by satellite operators to provide reliable and efficient data-sharing critical to the safety of the space environment. SDA is committed to the mission of flight safety and preservation of the space environment.