Crossover sensing and autonomy technologies are pushing satellite systems toward lower-cost, smaller, distributed architectures with shortened cycles in all areas: design, build, launch, operation, and decommission. Moreover, emerging topics in sensor data processing and communications such as artificial intelligence and machine learning; optical crosslinks; and 5G are providing unprecedented data analysis and satellite connectivity with reduced latency. As a result, proliferated small satellite low-earth orbit constellations with space-based processing for earth observation and geospatial information in the commercial, civil, and defense space sectors are booming. These innovation trends present both opportunities and challenges in sensor processing, hardware, advanced manufacturing, supply chain, sustainability, domain awareness, governance, and workforce development. Join our illustrious panelists and moderator as we discuss emerging topics, needs, and crossover technology at this symposium-wide panel.

Panelists to be announced.