11 - 12 December, 2018
Grand Copthorne Waterfront Hotel, Singapore
Grand Copthorne Waterfront Hotel, Singapore
Conference Day One – Tuesday 11 December 2018
8:00 am - 9:00 am Morning Refreshment and Registration
9:00 am - 9:10 am Opening Remarks from the Chairperson
9:10 am - 9:50 am Driving Smallsat Project Development – From Design, Launch through to Operations
- Elevating smallsat projects in Asia through strategic collaboration and partnerships
- Driving initiatives to support local SME and the development of smallsats design and manufacturing
- Advancing smallsat design and operations with continuous innovation and technology adoption
Mr Wee Seng Lim
Executive Director - Satellite Research CentreNanyang Technology University (NTU)
9:50 am - 10:30 am Enabling Greater Democratisation of Space – The Smallsat Journey
- Expanding and hybridising the satcom ecosystem infrastructure to accelerate the development of smallsat industry
- Key growth markets for the smallsat sector? Regional perspectives and inter-regional co-creation
- How to create the ultimate satcom solutions and teams – IQ, EQ or PQ? Where are we today and what is needed for the future?
10:30 am - 11:15 am Speed Networking
11:15 am - 11:55 am PANEL: Delving into Smallsat Policies with Government Stakeholders and Space Agencies
- Provisioning for and integrating smallsat laws with existing space policies
- How can local governments and space institutions work together to define and establish smallsat regulations?
- Addressing the rights and responsibilities of domestic and international governments to supervise and manage smallsat activities
11:55 am - 12:35 pm Establishing Smallsat Programmes and Incubators to Accelerate the Growth of Smallsat Industry in U.S.
- Cultivating “deep capabilities" needed to develop advanced satellite technologies and applications
- Devising effective programs to support start-ups and SMEs in the smallsat ecosystem
- Setting up regional platform to facilitate the exchange of information and to empower smallsat collaborations
12:35 pm - 1:35 pm Networking Lunch
1:35 pm - 2:15 pm PANEL :Preparing for Launch: Location, Logistics and Approval for Smallsats
- Finding suitable sites for launches: What are the key considerations?
- Managing the entire end-to-end process of cross-border launching and approvals
- Streamlining regulations for multinational space projects in Asia
2:20 pm - 3:00 pm Strengthening Launch Capabilities to Stimulate Smallsats Market Demand
- Monitoring how the developments of small satellite technologies impact the demand for dedicated missions
- Driving mass commercialisation with shortened project timelines from contract agreement through to project launch
- Reengineering the technology used in legacy launch systems for smallsats launches
3:00 pm - 3:40 pm Creating and Deploying Cost-Effective Propulsion Systems for Small Satellite Missions
- Establishing high quality propulsion systems with maximum reliability in accordance to mission needs
- Exploring the latest innovations in smallsats propulsion technologies
- Covering all safety grounds and collision management techniques to deliver successful satellite operations
3:40 pm - 4:10 pm Afternoon Networking & Refreshment Break
4:10 pm - 4:50 pm Achieving Low-Cost Constellation Deployments through Integrated Small Satellites Designs
- Optimising costs for launch vehicle and maximising compatibility through design standardisation and manufacturing
- Improving the technical capabilities of distributed systems of small satellites to ensure successful missions
- Identifying gaps in the design process: How can we develop high quality small satellites and enable mass production?
4:50 pm - 5:30 pm Improving Payloads for Maximum Smallsat Mission Efficiency
- Making payload requirements the key priority in the entire smallsat design and as guide for subsystem design decisions
- Determining a suitable size of the communication payload for optimal smallsat functionality
- Capitalising on innovative power systems to maximize smallsat payload and mission activities