Swedish MilSpace Leaders to Discuss Space Situational Awareness Programme for Sweden

London, United Kingdom, February 06, 2016 --(PR.com)-- SMi are delighted to announce Dr Eva Bernhardsdotter, Head of Space Programs, FMV (Swedish Defence Material Administration), will be speaking on Day One of the Military Space Situational Awareness Conference. Her presentation entitled "Sweden’s Approach to Space Situational Awareness Programme" will explore the Swedish rationale for SSA in the face of the evolving space environment. She will also discuss the proposed SSA strategies and governance in Sweden, as well as current and planned efforts in support of the Swedish Armed Forces.

In line with this, Christer Andersson, Senior Scientist at the Swedish FOI will be presenting on Day Two of the conference to advise on “Some preconditions, obstacles and opportunities to consider when implementing an operational SSA for a small European nation.” Key points of his session include the current research into SSA in support of Swedish and Allied forces, enhancing SSA through advanced processing systems, and future technologies for space domain awareness and control.

Hosted over two days, the conference will focus on space situational awareness as the centre of securing current and future space operations. They will discuss emerging technologies and operational approaches to SSA and how emerging space nationals are striving to enhance national security in the Space Domain.

Other speakers presenting high level briefings include top decision makers from Spanish Ministry of Defence, Austrian Armed Forces, Joint Space Command (France), Brazilian Armed Forces, Italian Air Force, German Ministry of Defence, European Space Agency, UK Space Agency and more.

Latest confirmed attendees include: UK Ministry of Defence, Norwegian Armed Forces, Beijing Institute of Space Science & Technology Information, The Boeing Company, Selex ES, Vastech, Astroscale PTE and many more.

To download the full agenda or to register visit the event website www.military-space.com/prcom

There is currently an early bird offer saving £100 off of the conference price which is available until 29th February 2016.

For sponsorship enquiries contact Sadia Malick on +44 (0) 207 827 6748 or email smalick@smi-online.co.uk

For delegate enquiries contact James Hitchen on +44 (0) 207 827 6054 or email jhitchen@smi-online.co.uk

For media enquiries contact Julia Rotar on + 44 (0) 207 827 6088 or email jrotar@smi-online.co.uk

11th annual MilSpace Situational Awareness Conference
18-19 April 2016,
London, UK
www.military-space.com/prcom
Contact e-mail: jrotar@smi-online.co.uk
Contact tel: +44 (0) 207 827 6054

Source: http://bit.ly/1ORILKc