{"id":56815,"date":"2021-08-19T19:27:39","date_gmt":"2021-08-19T11:27:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wp-productionenv-bjg9h2g2bgg5b8aa.southeastasia-01.azurewebsites.net\/news\/satellite-2021-preview-its-time-to-get-excited\/"},"modified":"2021-08-19T19:27:39","modified_gmt":"2021-08-19T11:27:39","slug":"satellite-2021-preview-its-time-to-get-excited","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/starpath.global\/news\/satellite-2021-preview-its-time-to-get-excited\/","title":{"rendered":"SATELLITE 2021 Preview: It\u2019s Time to Get Excited"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>IT\u2019S TME TO GET EXCITED ABOUT THE SATELLITE 2021 CONFERENCE<\/p>\n<p>Every year, at every SATELLITE show, people always ask me what excites me about the event. This year, my answer is \u2014 Just being here! <\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" src=\"https:\/\/www.satellitetoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/It8Q5D3JQrGiTURLK6BL_VS_090121_DGTL_1-300x225.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"\" style=\"width: 120px; height: auto;\" decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.satellitetoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/It8Q5D3JQrGiTURLK6BL_VS_090121_DGTL_1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.satellitetoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/It8Q5D3JQrGiTURLK6BL_VS_090121_DGTL_1-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.satellitetoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/It8Q5D3JQrGiTURLK6BL_VS_090121_DGTL_1-640x480.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.satellitetoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/It8Q5D3JQrGiTURLK6BL_VS_090121_DGTL_1.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\">\t\t\t<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"fs-5 mt-0\">Explore the September 2021 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>I mean that! The last time most of us saw each other in person was at the SATELLITE 2020 show, which ended on the very day that the world\u2019s 18-month-long COVID-19 quarantine began. During the lockdown, the satellite industry was forced to completely change the way it operated \u2013 from re-inventing engineering and manufacturing processes to transitioning all business functions to virtual conference rooms and chat groups. It was not an easy adjustment and there was a lot of uncertainty in those early spring months of 2020.<\/p>\n<p>Once the world settled in to the realization that COVID-19 would be a long-term reality, the satellite and space industries pushed forward to reach some of their most remarkable and historical achievements. <\/p>\n<p>In addition to three privately-owned U.S. launch companies sending crewed missions to space, and more satellites into orbit in one year than ever before, more than a dozen massive new satellite constellations were announced. OneWeb was saved from bankruptcy by the largest and most diverse public\/private investment group the satellite industry has ever seen. A new wave of space companies began the process of going public. And, nearly a dozen nations established their first ever space programs.<\/p>\n<p><script>var AIAD_fcd45f981d570e35cee941b23edc69c7_6a6bec0fcbc1a;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_6a6bec0fcbc1a = googletag.defineSlot('\/987\/satellitetoday.com\/via-satellite-digital-issue-ads', [ [600, 300], [300, 250], [970, 250] ], 'div-gpt-ad-1774631144891- 0-6a6bec0fcbc1b').defineSizeMapping(AIMAP_21fe3bcfb86a8660aba4e721ee9338f3).setCollapseEmptyDiv(true).addService(googletag.pubads());   });<\/script><script>googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1774631144891- 0-6a6bec0fcbc1b'); });<\/script><\/p>\n<p>While all of this excitement was happening, the SATELLITE team and I planned for both the industry\u2019s all-virtual reality as well as its return to in-person interaction. We hosted numerous virtual conferences while preparing for our triumphant return to life outside of our home offices \u2013 SATELLITE 2021.<\/p>\n<p>At times, it felt like chasing a mirage. As we waited for the COVID-19 vaccine, we were forced to reschedule this event twice. But, it\u2019s finally here! We\u2019re finally able to celebrate all of those achievements that we realized during the most challenging and stressful times of our lives. We should be proud of these achievements and grateful that we\u2019re healthy and vaccinated and able to see each other again. <\/p>\n<p>So, what excites me the most about SATELLITE 2021 is that you will be here with us. Yes, this is our 40th anniversary event. Yes, we have awesome keynote speakers, a tremendous conference program, and an amazing exhibit hall, but none of that would matter if you weren\u2019t here to experience it. Click on the image below to see highlights of SATELLITE 2021 and be sure to register at www.SATShow.com. We look forward to having you join us September 7-10 in National Harbor, Maryland!<\/p>\n<p><em class=\"Annotation -emphasis\">Jeffrey Hill<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em class=\"Annotation -emphasis\">Chair, SATELLITE 2021<\/em><\/p>\n<p>,<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"widget-title\">In This Issue<\/h2>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t<!-- post id 405651:  \/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=\"167\" src=\"https:\/\/www.satellitetoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/I6aNFbJbQEKX8nUxA6Y3_ED_Note-300x167.jpg\" class=\"img-responsive wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" style=\"\" decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.satellitetoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/I6aNFbJbQEKX8nUxA6Y3_ED_Note-300x167.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.satellitetoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/I6aNFbJbQEKX8nUxA6Y3_ED_Note-800x446.jpg 800w, 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