On October 21 at the Future Leaders Celebration in Silicon Valley, SSPI will honor its seventh annual cohort of the “20 Under 35” young space and satellite professionals to watch in the years ahead.

Members of the “20 Under 35” Cohort:

• Are employees or entrepreneurs 35 years old or younger
• Have demonstrated initiative, creativity and problem-solving skills
• Have overcome major challenges and created new capabilities
• Have ensured excellence in technology and service

At the Future Leaders Celebration, three members of the 2024 “20 Under 35” cohort will be honored with a Promise Award. Promise Awardees are leaders of their year’s cohort, chosen by a panel of Space & Satellite Hall of Fame Members who evaluate their achievements and past successes. These three Awardees will be announced for the first time at the Celebration on October 21!

Note: The Future Leaders Celebration, originally scheduled for October 22, will now take place on October 21.

Nominations

Nominations are currently open for the “20 Under 35” cohort of 2024! You can submit your nominations via an online form or download a PDF nomination form and return it by email. Nominations are due by July 29, 2024.

Want to Help SSPI Choose the Next “20 Under 35” Honorees?

SSPI is currently accepting new jury members to evaluate “20 Under 35” nominations and determine which future leaders of the industry most deserve recognition this year. If you’re interested in serving as a jury member, please contact Director of Engagement Tamara Bond-Williams for more information.