World Space Week is an international celebration of science and technology, and their contribution to the betterment of the human condition. It consists of space education and outreach events held by space agencies, aerospace companies, schools, planetaria, museums, and astronomy clubs around the world in a common timeframe. These synchronized space events attract greater public and media attention.

World Space Week is coordinated by the United Nations with the support of the World Space Week Association (WSWA). The WSWA leads a global team of National Coordinators, who promote the celebration of World Space Week within their own countries. The 2020 World Space Week was dedicated to satellites and their broad benefits under the theme “Satellites improve life.” SSPI has been developing content on this theme for our Better Satellite World campaign since 2016, and we proudly shared it with World Space Week to increase understanding of how much of our modern life depends on the invisible, indispensable technology of satellite.

SSPI Canada Chapter Launches During World Space Week

On October 7 during World Space Week, SSPI welcomed its newest Chapter: SSPI Canada. The mission of the SSPI Canada Chapter is to stimulate the growth of the satellite industry in Canada, expand the research, innovation and development of the industry, attracting world-class talent and promoting the development of satellite professionals. To fulfill its mission, the SSPI Canada chapter is also linked with several of its members in various industry bodies, education and government organization. Learn more about the SSPI Canada Chapter.

SSPI’s Newest Chapter Hosts an Upcoming Webinar: Opportunities and Challenges for New LEO Constellations

The new low Earth orbit (LEO) constellations are creating big interest from potential users. High data rate combined with low latency, the ability to cover areas with no communication infrastructure, Earth Observation and Imaging capabilities, as well as the promise of single hop to anywhere secure links are definitely major advantages, and disruptive technologies. Join Advantech Wireless Technologies, Kepler Communications, UHP Networks and the SSPI to learn more about the Challenges and Opportunities for the new LEO Constellations, the impact on traditional GEO teleports architecture, and how will the LEO teleports be different. Learn More

SSPI Mid-Atlantic Chapter Hosts Career Launching Event for Students During World Space Week

On October 8 during World Space Week, the SSPI Mid-Atlantic Chapter hosted How to Launch a Career in the Space Industry, a Zoom event attended by 40 students and others seeking to launch a career in space & satellite. The event was a great success, with several students reaching out for more information and assistance upon its completion. A video of the event will be available online shortly for those who missed it.

How to Launch a Career in the Space Industry

In these uncertain times, starting or changing a career can be extremely challenging. With companies in a “wait and see” mode and in some cases holding off on hiring entirely, how can new graduates or applicants looking for Space and Technology jobs be sure they’re doing all they can to stand out? Learn More

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