{"id":55736,"date":"2022-03-22T01:07:29","date_gmt":"2022-03-21T17:07:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wp-productionenv-bjg9h2g2bgg5b8aa.southeastasia-01.azurewebsites.net\/news\/keynote-celebrates-nasas-commercial-collaboration-in-leo-and-the-investment-opportunities-in-climate-change\/"},"modified":"2022-03-22T01:07:29","modified_gmt":"2022-03-21T17:07:29","slug":"keynote-celebrates-nasas-commercial-collaboration-in-leo-and-the-investment-opportunities-in-climate-change","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/starpath.global\/news\/keynote-celebrates-nasas-commercial-collaboration-in-leo-and-the-investment-opportunities-in-climate-change\/","title":{"rendered":"Keynote Celebrates NASA\u2019s Commercial Collaboration in LEO, and the Investment Opportunities in Climate Change"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>While the world is slowly adapting to new norms with the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, new global challenges are emerging, from warfare and economic sanctions to the acceleration of climate change. Nevertheless, speakers struck a hopeful tone to a packed audience at SATELLITE 2022 keynote luncheon on Monday. <\/p>\n<p>\u201cWhile we may be moving past one challenge we face new challenges ahead,\u201d said moderator Jeffrey Hill, alluding to COVID-19 as he kicked off a double-bill keynote luncheon address, focused on NASA\u2019s future in Low-Earth Orbit (LEO) and the space industry\u2019s climate opportunities.  <\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" src=\"https:\/\/www.satellitetoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/o2BAYbqzRomc5xGTlyrT_VS_ShowDaily20202220DGTL_Cover_Day2-300x225.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"\" style=\"width: 120px; height: auto;\" decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.satellitetoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/o2BAYbqzRomc5xGTlyrT_VS_ShowDaily20202220DGTL_Cover_Day2-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.satellitetoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/o2BAYbqzRomc5xGTlyrT_VS_ShowDaily20202220DGTL_Cover_Day2-800x599.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.satellitetoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/o2BAYbqzRomc5xGTlyrT_VS_ShowDaily20202220DGTL_Cover_Day2-640x480.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.satellitetoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/o2BAYbqzRomc5xGTlyrT_VS_ShowDaily20202220DGTL_Cover_Day2.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\">\t\t\t<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"fs-5 mt-0\">Explore the Show Daily 2022 Day 2 Issue<\/h3>\n<p class=\"mb-0 fs-smaller text-balance\">Check out more from this issue and find your next story to read.<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t<button class=\"btn btn-primary\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"offcanvas\" data-bs-target=\"#offcanvasMENU\" aria-controls=\"offcanvasExample\" aria-label=\"button\" style=\"white-space: nowrap;\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t\tView More <i class=\"bi bi-arrow-right-circle\"><\/i><br \/>\n\t\t\t<\/button><\/p>\n<p>Dennis Stone, project executive for NASA, alluded to some of the larger global challenges, but spent the bulk of his time emphasizing the opportunities for advancing science in space by working closely with innovative commercial partners \u2013 a extensive list that includes SpaceX, Boeing, and Sierra Space, to Northrop Grumman, Axiom, and Blue Origin, among others. <\/p>\n<p>\u201cIt\u2019s great to be back together again,\u201d Stone told the audience, before launching into a talk about the wealth of achievements in LEO, including the International Space Station (ISS).  <\/p>\n<p>\u201cThis mankind\u2019s greatest achievement in space, second only to the Apollo mission,\u201d he said, before sharing highlights such as the use of microgravity to test new applications that will benefit humankind, for example, fiber optics and stem cells. <\/p>\n<p><script>var AIAD_fcd45f981d570e35cee941b23edc69c7_6a6acf4317bb2;googletag.cmd.push(function(){var AIMAP_29b58f13885ebf8ea6b032f958eb0748 = googletag.sizeMapping().addSize([992, 100], [[970, 90], [970, 250]]).addSize([768, 100], [728, 90]).addSize([320, 100], [320, 50]).build();var AIMAP_737ce075cc05dd766c8f8ea08f3faa73 = googletag.sizeMapping().addSize([768, 100], [728, 90]).addSize([320, 100], [320, 50]).build();var AIMAP_21fe3bcfb86a8660aba4e721ee9338f3 = googletag.sizeMapping().addSize([1200, 100], [970, 250]).addSize([768, 100], [600, 300]).addSize([320, 100], [300, 250]).build();AIAD_fcd45f981d570e35cee941b23edc69c7_6a6acf4317bb2 = googletag.defineSlot('\/987\/satellitetoday.com\/via-satellite-digital-issue-ads', [ [600, 300], [300, 250], [970, 250] ], 'div-gpt-ad-1774631144891- 0-6a6acf4317bb3').defineSizeMapping(AIMAP_21fe3bcfb86a8660aba4e721ee9338f3).setCollapseEmptyDiv(true).addService(googletag.pubads());   });<\/script><script>googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1774631144891- 0-6a6acf4317bb3'); });<\/script><\/p>\n<p>\u201cMicrogravity is such an amazing tool,\u201d said Stone. \u201cLearning in the microgravity of space and applying that knowledge back to Earth can create an incredible new window. Because there are none of the disruptive effects of gravity, the materials are pure whether you\u2019re producing glass or metallics.\u201d <\/p>\n<p>Specifically, \u201cLEO has provided the platform to go beyond Earth\u201d said Stone as he highlighted NASA\u2019s guiding policy over the last few years, for the \u201corderly transition for U.S. human space flight activities in LEO from the current regime, that relies heavily on NASA sponsorship, to a regime where NASA is one of many customers.\u201d <\/p>\n<p>In 2020 NASA established the Commercial LEO Development Program (CLDP) at the Johnson Space Center in Houston to consolidate LEO commercialization activities and has been one of the key investors in companies like SpaceX, Stone noted. <\/p>\n<p>Soon, said Stone, NASA and its partners will move beyond launching cargo to launching crew. \u201cWe\u2019re working with industry to make it happen.\u201d <\/p>\n<p>The second part of the luncheon, a fireside chat style conversation between Hill and Ann Kim, managing director and head of frontier technology with SVB Financial Group, and Chad Anderson, founder and Managing Partner of Space Capital, revolved around the threat of climate change \u2013 and the opportunities for satcoms to mitigate environmental disasters. <\/p>\n<p>However, while the topic is a dark one, and touches every area of life, from shelter and food security to global health, investments in satellite companies are growing. <\/p>\n<p>\u201cThere\u2019s a lot happening in the space economy,\u201d said Anderson, noting that Space Capital\u2019s 2021 report with SVB Financial Group, \u201cThe Great Climate Opportunity\u201d report, highlights several companies that are utilizing satellite technology to create a solution for the climate issues facing the planet. \u201cFrom our perspective, global challenges require global solutions. And satellites play an enabling role. Space is the technology from which we can understand and address these challenges.\u201d <\/p>\n<p>According to the report, as a new wave of climate focused investing is underway, climate tech companies are on track to reach a record of $50+ billion in equity funding raised in 2021.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe\u2019re in the very early innings of climate tech dollars,\u201d said Kim. \u201cAlready the numbers are pretty staggering.\u201d <\/p>\n<p><script>var AIAD_fcd45f981d570e35cee941b23edc69c7_6a6acf431803e;googletag.cmd.push(function(){var AIMAP_29b58f13885ebf8ea6b032f958eb0748 = googletag.sizeMapping().addSize([992, 100], [[970, 90], [970, 250]]).addSize([768, 100], [728, 90]).addSize([320, 100], [320, 50]).build();var AIMAP_737ce075cc05dd766c8f8ea08f3faa73 = googletag.sizeMapping().addSize([768, 100], [728, 90]).addSize([320, 100], [320, 50]).build();var AIMAP_21fe3bcfb86a8660aba4e721ee9338f3 = googletag.sizeMapping().addSize([1200, 100], [970, 250]).addSize([768, 100], [600, 300]).addSize([320, 100], [300, 250]).build();AIAD_fcd45f981d570e35cee941b23edc69c7_6a6acf431803e = googletag.defineSlot('\/987\/satellitetoday.com\/via-satellite-digital-issue-ads', [ [600, 300], [300, 250], [970, 250] ], 'div-gpt-ad-1774631144891- 0-6a6acf431803f').defineSizeMapping(AIMAP_21fe3bcfb86a8660aba4e721ee9338f3).setCollapseEmptyDiv(true).addService(googletag.pubads());   });<\/script><script>googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1774631144891- 0-6a6acf431803f'); });<\/script><\/p>\n<p>Hill said what struck him about the report is that it emphasized \u201cthe much more active role\u201d that space and satellite technologies play as a solution. <\/p>\n<p>Anderson agreed, observing that space and satellite technologies make it possible to obtain the data needed and fill in reporting and information-gathering gaps. <\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe biggest challenge we have is a lack of scientifically verifiable data,\u201d said Anderson. \u201cYou take a look at what is self-reported by nations and what is independently verified, and there\u2019s a massive gap in what\u2019s being emitted. We need more measurements \u2026 and more transparent data. Satellites enable us to do that. There are multiple projects underway.\u201d <\/p>\n<p>This means that for new satellite companies, there\u2019s no time like the present to get involved. Kim mentioned that climate funds take less time than other funds to close, because of the technology, investment interest and government interest. <\/p>\n<p>\u201cIt\u2019s really an opportunistic time to join these efforts and come into the climate space,\u201d she said.  <\/p>\n<p>When asked where the biggest opportunities are within space \u2014 including and beyond analysis and space-based data \u2014 Anderson suggested there\u2019s room for multiple solutions, from hardware and chip manufacturers to their partners who interact with businesses and consumers outside of the industry. <\/p>\n<p>\u201cOn the distribution side, that data is not valuable unless we get it to someone who can do something with it,\u201d he said.  <\/p>\n<p>Kim and Anderson both shared several examples that highlighted funding trends in favor of sustainability. One example, Kim pointed out, is the growth in funding of entrepreneurs that demonstrate a mission of environmental, social, and governance, or ESG \u2014 which is essentially their commitment to being stewards of sustainability. <\/p>\n<p>\u201cThis is one of the best, most tailor-made use cases for satellite data,\u201d said Anderson. \u201cGlobal challenges require global solutions. You can only understand and address the risks of climate change with satellites. This is the perfect use case. And if you don\u2019t take the opportunity to make the most of and capitalize the greatest use case, what are we doing here?\u201d <strong>VS<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>,<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"widget-title\">In This Issue<\/h2>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t<!-- post id 436:  \/code\/wp-content\/themes\/ai-beehive\/template-parts\/content\/post-snippet.php --><\/p>\n<figure class=\"overflow-hidden w-100 me-3\">\n<p>\t<img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.satellitetoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/WC0hMukcQRyCSOjgONpU_Z6C_7543_GEOINT202-300x200.jpg\" class=\"img-responsive wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" style=\"\" decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.satellitetoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/WC0hMukcQRyCSOjgONpU_Z6C_7543_GEOINT202-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.satellitetoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/WC0hMukcQRyCSOjgONpU_Z6C_7543_GEOINT202-800x533.jpg 800w, 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