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Eutelsat’s David Zamora Named Chairman of Space Data Association
Ballasalla, Isle of Man, 13 January 2026 – The Space Data Association has appointed Eutelsat’s David Zamora as its new Chairman. David is a seasoned space industry professional with over 20 years of experience in Flight Dynamics and Space Situational Awareness (SSA)....
Diana McKissock Awarded Posthumous T.S. Kelso Award by Space Data Association
Ballasalla, Isle of Man, 18 December, 2025 – The Space Data Association announces that Diana McKissock, Director, Space Domain Awareness Partnership and Coalition Engagement (SPACE) Office is posthumously awarded the 2025 T.S. Kelso Space Safety Award. The award was...
SDA Selects GMV to Deliver Next Generation Safety of Spaceflight System
Ballasalla, Isle of Man, 16 September 2025 – The Space Data Association (SDA) has awarded the multinational technology company GMV, a provider of space solutions and services, the contract to develop its next generation safety of flight system, the Space Safety Portal...
SDA welcomes Brian Swinburne to serve third term on SDA Board of Directors and re-elects Erika Rossetto
Ballasalla, Isle of Man, 15th July 2025 – The Space Data Association has appointed Brian Swinburne, Space Surveillance and Intelligence Manager at Airbus Defence and Space as a Standard Member Director. Erika Rossetto, Flight Dynamics Manager at Embratel Star One was...
Space Situational Awareness: Balancing Space Safety with National Security
As the commercialisation of space continues, the number of satellites and the volume of debris in space is increasing, and consequently, there is a growing need for better systems to ensure satellites are able to operate safely and avoid in-orbit collisions. Space...
Nominations Open for Space Data Association’s Annual T.S Kelso Award
Ballasalla, Isle of Man, UK, 03 June, 2025: The Space Data Association (SDA) has announced that nominations are now open for the annual T. S Kelso Award. The award is presented by the SDA in recognition of significant, forward-thinking, and lasting contributions that...
Role of the Industry in Safeguarding the use of Space
Satellite technology has advanced significantly over the last decade, and this technological advancement along with the increased need for connectivity, has fuelled the rapid and unprecedented expansion of the commercial satcom industry. As governments across the...
Babcock International Group Joins the Space Data Association
Ballasalla, Isle of Man, 27 January, 2025: The Space Data Association (SDA) has announced that defence company Babcock International Group, is the latest business to join its membership. Babcock is an international defence, aerospace and security company providing...
Why Milsatcom Needs to Prioritise Space Situational Awareness
Satellite-based communications, surveillance, intelligence, navigation and early warning systems are critical for military operations. However, both the continuous operation of satellite networks and the long-term sustainability of space are reliant on all satellites...