{"id":304,"date":"2025-03-07T13:40:45","date_gmt":"2025-03-07T13:40:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.itu.int\/space-connect\/?page_id=304"},"modified":"2025-12-10T14:50:25","modified_gmt":"2025-12-10T14:50:25","slug":"march-2025","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.itu.int\/space-connect\/march-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"E3 \u2013 Earthbound Foundations: Critical Networks Enabling LEO Constellations"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Join us for an exclusive industry deep-dive exploring how ground-based infrastructures are evolving to meet the exponential demands of low Earth orbit (LEO) satellite constellations.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n

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Our distinguished panel of industry experts will unveil recent breakthroughs in ground station technology, innovative approaches to network management, and cutting-edge integration strategies between terrestrial and space communication systems.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n

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Discover the critical role these advanced ground networks play in delivering seamless, uninterrupted connectivity for next-generation LEO services and how they are reshaping global communications infrastructure.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n

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Mark your calendar: March 26, 2025, at 14:30 CET <\/strong>for this comprehensive exploration of the backbone supporting tomorrow’s LEO operations.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n

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Presentation of the session and the panellists by the Moderator, Patricia Cooper<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Broad overview of global ground network development for LEO constellations<\/strong><\/em>:
Examination of the shifts from the traditional GEO satellite context to LEO constellations, including regulatory frameworks, market trends, and regional differences in approaches to ground infrastructure authorization<\/p>\n<\/div> <\/div>\n

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European perspective on ground network authorization and deployment<\/em><\/strong>:
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Head, Space Authorisation Policy
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Brazilian perspective on adapting regulatory structures for LEO constellations<\/strong><\/em>:
Insight into Brazil\u2019s experience with updating its regulatory framework to accommodate emerging LEO options, emphasizing a class or blanket licensing approach to authorize the multitude of individual terminals in response to growing subscriber interest<\/p>\n<\/div> <\/div>\n

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<div class="ituContainer">\n\nPatricia Cooper is a leading expert on satellite communications, regulation and space policy, and is the founder of the space consultancy, Constellation Advisory, LLC, where she advises smart space and satellite ventures and international projects.\n\n<\/div>\n<div class="ituContainer">\n\nFor six years, Cooper led Government Affairs for the Starlink satellite broadband constellation project at Space Exploration Technologies Corp. (SpaceX), where she secured Federal Communications Commission authorization for a record 12,000 satellites, and market access in more than 30 countries. She advocated for updates to spectrum, telecom competition and space safety regulations in the US and around the globe to support the coming generation of satellite networks. Today, Starlink serves over 2 million users worldwide with a constellation of over 6,000 satellites in over 70 countries.\n\n<\/div>\n<div class="ituContainer">\n\nPrior to SpaceX, Patricia was an executive at geostationary satellite fleet operator Intelsat and as for nearly 7 years, President of the Satellite Industry Association (SIA), the leading trade organization representing U.S. satellite operators, manufacturers and service providers. At SIA, Patricia advocated in regulatory and national security arenas, for fair trade and competition rules internationally, and spearheaded a successful bipartisan, bi-cameral legislative initiative to reform satellite export control legislation.\u00a0Previously, Patricia had served in both the U.S. Federal Communications Commission and the Department of Commerce, and led international outreach at two start-ups, CoreExpress, an Internet fiber infrastructure play and PanAmSat Corporation, a disruptor in the early satellite services market.\n\n<\/div>\n<div class="ituContainer">\n\nPatricia holds a Master\u2019s Degree with Distinction in International Economics from the John Hopkins University School of Advanced International Studies and a Bachelor\u2019s Degrees in Political Science and German from Kansas State University (summa cum laude, Phi Beta Kappa).\n\n<\/div>\n\u00a0\n\n\u00a0<\/div><\/div>
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Ofcom UK<\/p><\/div>

<div class="ituContainer">\n\nElizabeth is responsible for implementing Ofcom\u2019s Space Spectrum Strategy (2022) and developing future policy as the sector continues to evolve.\n\n<\/div>\n<div class="ituContainer">\n\nShe has worked at Ofcom since 2017 and was previously Head Satellite Industry Engagement, responsible for engagement with industry and government on space spectrum matters.\n\n<\/div>\n<div class="ituContainer">\n\nPrior to this, Elizabeth worked for 12 years at the Royal United Services Institute. Work at RUSI involved leading a small team, conducting research on air and space, engaging with relevant government departments and industry.\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
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<div class="ituContainer">\n\nAn attorney with over 20 years of experience in the ICT sector, Ms. Hern\u00e1ndez advises domestic and international communications companies and governments on regulatory, commercial and transactional, and trade matters in Africa, the Americas, Asia-Pacific, Europe, and the Middle East.\n\n<\/div>\n<div class="ituContainer">\n\nShe has extensive experience on licensing, spectrum, broadband, mobile termination rates, convergence, market access and Internet-related issues, among others. Prior to joining TMG, Ms. Hern\u00e1ndez was a Partner of and headed the Global Telecommunications, Media and Technology Group of the international law firm, Coudert Brothers LLP.\n\n<\/div>\n<div class="ituContainer">\n\nShe also worked as an attorney-advisor in the Chief Counsel\u2019s Office of the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) within the U.S. Department of Commerce and was in the Department\u2019s Honors Attorney Program. Ms. Hern\u00e1ndez obtained her law degree from the University of Pennsylvania Law School and her undergraduate degree with honors from Florida International University. She is fluent in English and Spanish.\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
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