SDA Comment on ASAT event

On 15th November, a non-functional Russian satellite was destroyed by a direct-ascent anti-satellite mission. This has resulted in the generation of over fifteen hundred trackable objects so far, which will very significantly increase the risk of future collisions and...
ABS joins the Space Data Association

ABS joins the Space Data Association

Ballasalla, Isle of Man, 9th November 2021 – ABS is the latest global satellite operator to join the Space Data Association (SDA), an international non-profit association of satellite operators.  Formed in 2009, the SDA ensures a controlled, reliable and...
Space Data Association Launches T.S. Kelso Award for Space Safety

Space Data Association Launches T.S. Kelso Award for Space Safety

Ballasalla, Isle of Man, 16th September 2021- The Space Data Association(SDA) has announced the launch of the T.S. Kelso Award for Space Safety. Recognizing outstanding contributions to space flight safety, the award is named for and on behalf of its inaugural...
HawkEye 360 joins the Space Data Association

HawkEye 360 joins the Space Data Association

Ballasalla, Isle of Man, 19th August 2021 – HawkEye 360 is the latest company to join the Space Data Association (SDA), an international non-profit association of satellite operators. Formed in 2009, the SDA works to support the efficient and reliable sharing of...
SDA appoints Erika Rossetto and Tobias Nassif as Directors

SDA appoints Erika Rossetto and Tobias Nassif as Directors

Ballasalla, Isle of Man, 29th June 2021 – The Space Data Association has appointed Erika Rossetto and Tobias Nassif as Standard Member Directors. Rossetto is Team Leader of Flight Dynamics at Embratel StarOne and Nassif is responsible for Viasat’s Satellite Control...
AsiaSat joins the Space Data Association

AsiaSat joins the Space Data Association

Ballasalla, Isle of Man, 12th January 2020 – AsiaSat is the latest satellite operator to join the Space Data Association (SDA), an international non-profit association of satellite operators.  Formed in 2009, the SDA supports the controlled, reliable and efficient...