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Space-Comm Expo concludes for 2021 with a look to defence in space

Space-Comm Expo concludes for 2021 with a look to defence in space

Air July 12, 2021

Space-Comm Expo has concluded  with a focus on defence. Dr Mike O’Callaghan, Space Senior Principal Programme Manager at Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl), joined Steve Beeching, Managing Director of Viasat, for the opening keynote to discuss actioning a sustainable space-based strategy. The pair explored new ways to expand space-based connectivity. ...

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