Office of Space Commerce

Top Satellite Mobile Innovations of 2024 Revealed During MSUA's 2024 Satellite Mobile Innovation Awards

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Tuesday, March 19, 2024
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WASHINGTON, March 19, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Mobile Satellite Users Association (MSUA), a global not-for-profit organization focused on amplifying the voice of satellite mobile solutions users and innovators, today celebrated with organizations earning satellite mobile innovation awards during SATELLITE 2024. Christine Joseph, Policy Advisor to the National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration's (NOAA) Office of Space Commerce provided the keynote for the ceremony and Pacôme Révillon, Chief Executive Officer for Euroconsult, announced the mobile satellite initiatives earning awards.

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  • WASHINGTON, March 19, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Mobile Satellite Users Association ( MSUA ), a global not-for-profit organization focused on amplifying the voice of satellite mobile solutions users and innovators, today celebrated with organizations earning satellite mobile innovation awards during SATELLITE 2024.
  • It was an honor to celebrate alongside all the finalists and the organizations that ultimately earned awards this year.
  • These highlighted innovations are enhancing connectivity, making it more secure, reliable, and accessible to a diverse range of users.
  • Aerospace Mobile Innovation – Iridium: Iridium Certus® aviation commercial service provides a secure cockpit domain with reliable voice and data capabilities.

MSUA Unveils Finalists for 2024 Satellite Mobile Innovation Awards and Keynote Speaker

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Tuesday, February 20, 2024
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MCLEAN, Va., Feb. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Mobile Satellite Users Association (MSUA), a global not-for-profit focused on amplifying the voice of the millions of users of satellite services for mobile communication, navigation, and safety, announces the finalists for the 2024 Satellite Mobile Innovation Awards. The awards luncheon will feature keynote speaker Christine Joseph who is Policy Advisor to the National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration's (NOAA) Office of Space Commerce. The event will be held during the 2024 SATELLITE Conference in Washington, D.C.

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  • MCLEAN, Va., Feb. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Mobile Satellite Users Association ( MSUA ), a global not-for-profit focused on amplifying the voice of the millions of users of satellite services for mobile communication, navigation, and safety, announces the finalists for the 2024 Satellite Mobile Innovation Awards .
  • The event will be held during the 2024 SATELLITE Conference in Washington, D.C.
    "My keynote, "Sustainable Connections for a Mobile World", will share how our global community of satellite services users and providers are playing an essential role in progression of mobile satellite commercialization, availability, reliability, and safety."
  • Christine Joseph, NOAA OSC
    "The 2024 Satellite Mobile Innovation Awards promises to be the most exciting in the last decade.
  • The MSUA Satellite Mobile Innovation Awards shed a spotlight on the game-changing initiatives that are supporting this future view.

LeoLabs Receives Order from NOAA's Office of Space Commerce to Advance the National Space Traffic Coordination System

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Friday, January 19, 2024
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MENLO PARK, Calif., Jan. 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- LeoLabs, the company with the largest and most comprehensive catalog of objects in low Earth orbit, today announced it received a Consolidated Pathfinder order from NOAA's Office of Space Commerce (OSC) for the development of the civil-led, national Traffic Coordination System for Space (TraCSS).

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  • "Just as air traffic management is critical for flight safety, space traffic coordination is critical for space safety," said LeoLabs Chief Executive Officer Dan Ceperley.
  • This, coupled with the growth of space debris, means more coordination is needed to prevent collisions.
  • LeoLabs is delighted to be a foundational layer of the US Traffic Coordination System for Space, the world's most advanced system enabling enhanced space safety and sustainability."
  • The US is not only demonstrating its leadership in space safety but is also signaling its ongoing support for the space industry by integrating commercial solutions.

NorthStar Earth & Space Systems Appoints Kevin O'Connell as Chair of U.S. Advisory Board

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Wednesday, December 15, 2021
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Former Director of the U.S. Office of Space Commerce Joins NorthStar's U.S. Company

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  • Former Director of the U.S. Office of Space Commerce Joins NorthStar's U.S. Company
    PARIS, Dec. 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ - NorthStar Earth & Space Systems, Inc., the U.S. subsidiary of parent NorthStar Earth & Space, Inc. of Montreal, Canada, announced today that Kevin O'Connell, former Director, Office of Space Commerce at the U.S. Department of Commerce, has joined as Chairman of the NorthStar U.S. company Advisory Board.
  • "NorthStar is honoured to announce that Kevin O'Connell has joined NorthStar as the Chairman of the Advisory Board that supports our U.S. company", said Bain.
  • "Kevin brings to NorthStar rich insight into U.S. government policy, plans, and requirements within the important context of American commercial space activities.
  • NorthStar Earth & Space (NorthStar) head offices are located in Montral, Canada and its U.S. subsidiary, NorthStar Earth & Space Systems, Inc. is headquartered in McLean, Virginia.

Kayhan Space Announces Kevin O'Connell to Join Board of Advisors

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Tuesday, August 17, 2021
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BOULDER, Colo. and ATLANTA, Ga., Aug. 17, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Kayhan Space announced today that Kevin O'Connell, former Director of Office of Space Commerce at the U.S. Department of Commerce, and Founder and CEO of Space Rising LLC, will join its board of advisors.

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  • BOULDER, Colo. and ATLANTA, Ga., Aug. 17, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Kayhan Space announced today that Kevin O'Connell, former Director of Office of Space Commerce at the U.S. Department of Commerce, and Founder and CEO of Space Rising LLC, will join its board of advisors.
  • Dr. Siamak Hesar, Kayhan Space Co-Founder and CEO, commented, "We are delighted and incredibly fortunate to welcome Kevin to the Kayhan Space team.
  • Kevin O'Connell is a leading expert in the space industry, the global space economy, U.S. national security, and international intelligence.
  • Mr. O'Connell said, "I have been extremely impressed with the way that Kayhan Space has established itself as a key player in the growing commercial space ecosystem.