Space Connect Episode 1 (January 2025)
E1 – LEO Satellite Constellation Fundamentals
30 January 2025
14:30 to 16:30 CET
Online participation
30 January 2025
14:30 to 16:30 CET
Online participation
Kickstart your 2025 space journey with our inaugural Space Connect session! In this first installment of our exciting new series, we’re diving into the revolution happening in Low Earth Orbit.
Discover the orbital choreography of modern satellite constellations and the radio spectrum that makes global connectivity possible. ITU Secretary-General Doreen Bogdan-Martin and Director of Radiocommunications Mario Maniewicz will open this session, followed by expert insights into the technology and market forces driving the LEO satellite boom.
Join us for this first step into the future of space communications. Save your spot now – and stay tuned for more fascinating Space Connect sessions throughout 2025!
Agenda – Episode 1
14:30 | Opening Remarks & Introduction | |
Opening remarks by ITU Secretary General, Doreen Bogdan-Martin | ||
Introductory Remarks by ITU BR Director, Mario Maniewicz | ||
15:00 | Expert Presentations | |
Constellations by the Numbers: Analysis of operational and planned satellite constellations, market trends, and key industry enablers | Carissa Christensen, Founder & CEO, ByceTech LLC | |
Constellation Architecture: Impact of altitude and inclination on service delivery and space co-existence | Tim Maclay, CEO, Celestial Insight, Inc | |
Spectrum Foundations: Overview of frequency assignments and spectrum sharing approaches for constellation systems | John Pahl, Owner, Transfinite Systems Limited | |
15:45 | Interactive Q&A Session | |
16:30 | Session Close |
Speakers
Doreen

Doreen Bogdan-Martin
Secretary-General
ITU
Secretary-General ITU
Mario

Mario Maniewicz
BR Director
ITU
Mario Maniewicz – ITU BR Director
Patricia

Patricia Cooper
Moderator
Episode 1
Patricia Cooper – Space Connect Moderator
Christensen

Carissa Christensen
CEO
BryceTech
Carissa Bryce Christensen – CEO, BryceTech
Maclay

Tim Maclay
CEO,
Celestial
Insight, Inc
Tim Maclay – CEO, Celestial Insight, Inc
Paul

John Pahl
Founder and Director
Transfinite Systems
John Pahl – Founder and Director, Transfinite Systems
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Carissa Christensen
CEO – BryceTech

Tim Maclay
CEO – Celestial Insight, Inc

John Pahl
Director – Transfinite Systems