Space-Comm Expo 2024: Launching into the Exosphere

The place for space to do business, Space-Comm Expo, taking place 6-7 March 2024 at Farnborough International, brings together decision-makers across the supply chain to further the commercial space sector with future-altering partnerships and hear from world-renowned experts on the immediate opportunities and challenges facing the industry.

Space is projected to climb 41% over the next five years, and with multiple UK firms planning launches and NASA’s planned Artemis mission will see astronauts orbit the Moon for the first time in nearly 50 years, the industry will be at the forefront of global headlines.

2024 space trends will also be discussed, including the shift into sustainable rocket fuels, generative AI transforming space tech, an increase in small satellites in geosynchronous earth orbit (GEO), and new opportunities to share data, research and communications, such as earth observation.

Showcasing the industry’s biggest & brightest innovators

Cementing its position as the UK’s leading and largest space industry event, Space-Comm Expo is the premier opportunity for businesses of all sizes to showcase their latest innovations, share future-altering thought leadership, build new partnerships and announce new projects and investment.

The two-day event brings together business, government, defence, space agencies and aerospace experts from the entire space community including manufacturers, space agencies, International Space Command, Government officials, engineers, satellite operators, technicians, systems integrators, and buyers and procurement professionals.

International-renowned organisations, manufacturers and innovators, including Airbus, BAE Systems, Cornwall Space Cluster, Catapult Satellite Applications, MDA, Moog, Pulsar Fusion, Rolls-Royce and Viasat, will feature on the show floor.

Speaking on their experience at Space-Comm Expo 2023 and why they are returning to the event in 2024, Craig Miller, president, Global Space Networks, at Viasat Inc, said: “I have had meetings with customers, industry peers, competitors and several members of parliament, and there is no place like this where I can come and meet face-to-face with this many people, from this many places around the world.”

Space broadcasters, CEOs and scientists to deliver keynotes

Space-Comm Expo has announced the first wave of its keynote speakers, including space scientist and astronaut in training Professor Suzie Imber and the who’s who of industry CEOs, CTOs and founders from the likes of NATO, Space Florida, and Thales Alenia Space.

Across three theatres, including a new stage dedicated to specialised defence and security, the conference programme will highlight the growth areas, barriers, latest innovations and grey areas of the global space industry.

A Professor of Space Physics, high altitude mountaineer, explorer, and astronaut in training, keynote speaker Suzie Imber won the 2017 BBC2 series 'Astronauts: Do You Have What it Takes?’ and specialises in combining satellite and ground-based data to understand the interaction of the Sun with the planets in our solar system, an area of research known as Space Weather. Alongside her ‘day job’, Suzie works in operations planning for the BepiColombo spacecraft, which is due to arrive at Mercury in 2025.

Other Space-Comm Expo 2024 keynote speakers include:

• Ray Lugo, CEO, ISS National Laboratory
• Col Robert Long, president and CEO, Space Florida
• Dr Giorgio Cioni, director for Aerospace and Armaments Capabilities, NATO Headquarters
• Mike Gold, executive vice-president, Redwire
• Arne Matthyssen, chief technology and innovation officer, Rhea Group
• Martin Coates, Chief Executive Officer, Orbex
• Max Haot, CEO, Vast Space
• Helene Huby, CEO, The Exploration Company
• Lucy Edge, COO, Satellite Applications Catapult
• Jorn Spurmann, co-founder and chief commercial officer, Rocket Factory Augsburg (RFA)
• Frank Strang, CEO, Saxavord Spaceport
• Andrew Stanniland, CEO, Thales Alenia Space
• Martin Soltau, CEO, Space Solar
• Paul Cremin, Commercial Spaceflight Policy & Regulation Lead, Aviation Directorate, DfT

Organised by Hub Exhibitions in partnership with Farnborough International, Space-Comm Expo 2024 is set to welcome thousands of space professionals, organisations, agencies and government officials across the two-days.

Commenting on the success and continued growth of the expo, Rob Sherwood, managing director of Hub Exhibitions, said: “As the industry continues to accelerate, the show has seen exponential growth over the last three years, proving the appetite, interest and value of the UK space sector and Space-Comm’s pivotal role in the global market as a place where business is done.

“We are proud to work with our valued industry partners, such as Farnborough International, ADS Group, UKSpace, UKSpace Agency, KTN and ESA and I’d like to extend thanks to our exhibitors, partners and attendees for their continued support. I look forward to welcoming the industry back to Farnborough in March 2024.”

As well as providing thought leadership across the Keynote stage, features including the Start-Up Zone and Meet The Buyer will enable start-ups, SMEs and industry-leaders to network with investors, regulators and academics to collaborate and discuss actionable change for the future of the space industry.

Taking place at Farnborough International Exhibition & Conference Centre, Space-Comm Expo’s new March dateline will be a permanent fixture for industry calendars.

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