IMPORTANCE OF SPECTRUM TO THE COMMERCIAL SPACE INDUSTRY (SIA), Sept 5, 2018, DC, 11:30-1:00 ET

The Satellite Industry Association (SIA) will host a “lunch and learn” information session on Capitol Hill on September 5, 2018 from 11:30 am – 1:00 pm ET in 2325 Rayburn House Office Building.

The topic is: “The Importance of Radio Spectrum to the Competitiveness of the Commercial Space Industry.”

Speakers are:

• Rep. Brian Babin (R-TX), chairman of the Space Subcommittee of the House Science, Space, and Technology Committee
• Panel Discussion
  • Tom Stroup, President, SIA (moderator)
  • Mary Lynne Dittmar, President and CEO, Coalition for Deep Space Exploration
  • Eric Stallmer, President, Commercial Spaceflight Federation
  • Tami Plofchan, Director, Aerospace Industries Association
  • David Grossman, Executive Director, GPS Innovation Alliance

The sponsors describe the event as follows:

The United States has a strong and entrepreneurial satellite communications industry, available to engage in global competition. To ensure we retain strategic leadership and the advantages afforded by all space services and maintain our international competitiveness, the United States needs to continue to promote open and competitive markets and to protect vital spectrum allocation for space services.  The Satellite Industry Association is pleased to bring together a panel of experts on the space industry to discuss the important role their members play in our daily lives and their need for radio spectrum to achieve their mission.  We hope you can join us for this informational panel session.

RSVP:  Please email RSVP to SIA Senior Director of Policy Therese Jones by noon on Sept 4th atinfo@sia.org. 

Light lunch and refreshments will be served

This event is intended to comply with the reception exception of the congressional gift rules.