Technical programme
IAC-11 — 62nd International Astronautical Congress
E6. BUSINESS INNOVATION SYMPOSIUM
The symposium will address creative business approaches to serving government and private sector customers, as well as government options for encouraging this activity. The symposium will address the general role of government in encouraging space industry applications, new business models in traditional space industry applications (e.g. satellite-based services involving Earth observation, navigation and communications), and new space industry applications (e.g., space tourism, space-industrialization, space resource utilization).
- Coordinator
Ken Davidian
— United States
E6.1. The General Role of Government in Encouraging Space Industry Applications
Governments around the world implement policies, conduct procurements, and employ other methods to create a strong business community, based on emerging as well as mature industries and industry sectors. These actions may target different types of risks (e.g., technical or market risk), with the ultimate goal of meeting the needs or goals of one or more different government organizations, not just the national space agencies. This session will provide descriptions and updates of how the various government programs and activities are being employed to encourage space industry applications for the benefit of citizens.
- Chairman
Douglas Comstock
National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) — United StatesAude de Clercq
European Space Agency (ESA) — The Netherlands
- Rapporteur
Ken Davidian
— United States
E6.2. New Business Models in Traditional Space Industry Applications
Traditional space applications and markets (e.g., satellite communications) have progressed past the phase of emergence and into their growth or mature phases. To remain viable, they must continually evolve in technology and business strategy, adapting to a variety of ever-changing factors (e.g., new customer bases, substitute products, new entrants to the market). Companies react to such changes by entering into strategic alliances, agreements, and collaborations, or by integrating within their markets--either horizontally or vertically. This session will discuss how the actors within traditional space applications are positioning, or re-positioning, themselves within key markets, to ensure long-term survival by providing continuity of service to their customers.
- Chairman
Max Grimard
World Space Week Association — FranceRichard Brook
Surrey Satellite Technology Ltd (SSTL) — United Kingdom
- Rapporteur
Aude de Clercq
European Space Agency (ESA) — The Netherlands
E6.3. New Space Industry Applications
This session will discuss new markets involving space, such as space tourism, space industrialization, space resource utilization, etc. Specific examples of business ventures will be highlighted, addressing private investment as well as entrepreneurial business plan development.
- Chairman
Ken Davidian
— United StatesKevin Stube
The Planetary Society — United States