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GSA Webinar Series – Navigating Risk

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GSA Webinar Series - Navigating Risk

Navigating Risk – Strategies for Spaceport Resilience

June 18 at 11:00 AM Eastern

As commercial spaceport operations scale globally, managing risk has never been more critical. From infrastructure and environmental hazards to cybersecurity and regulatory compliance, today’s spaceports must navigate an increasingly complex risk landscape.

Join us for an in-depth GSA webinar—“Navigating Risk: Strategies for Spaceport Resilience”—bringing together top experts from across the industry to share tools, frameworks, and real-world insights for identifying, mitigating, and managing risk in spaceport operations.

Featured Speakers:

  • Rich Derienzo, President of Kaiser Solutions – Infrastructure Security, Risk/Threat Assessments and Mitigation, Crisis Management   
  • Tim Gruber, Technical Project Leader with MITRE – Commercial Space Integration & Systems Resilience 
  • Christopher Kunstadter, Space risk professional with Triton Space – Risk Management and Insurance Strategies 
  • Bernie McShea, Economic Development CEO and Aerospace Professional (Moderator) McShea Consulting – Economic Develop impacts 

Whether you’re developing a new facility or refining your operational protocols, this session offers strategic perspectives and practical guidance to strengthen your spaceport’s resilience and ensure long-term sustainability.

Who Should Attend:
• Spaceport operators and developers
• Commercial launch providers
• Risk and compliance professionals
• Investors and insurers in the space sector
• Policy and regulatory leaders
Reserve your spot today and be part of the conversation shaping the future of safe and sustainable spaceport operations.

*Subject to change – Please check back.

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GSA Webinar Series – Launch capacity in Sweden

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GSA Webinar - Launch Capacity in Sweden

International Partnering on Spaceport Launch Capability – Sweden

In this webinar recording, we look at the upcoming launch in Sweden and discuss international collaboration in spaceport development and launch capabilities. Industry experts share critical components needed to build resilient, globally connected spaceports and the partnerships driving the spaceport industry. Insights from GSA, Firefly, Swedish Space Corporation (SSC), Swedish Air Force, and Air Liquide, this discussion covers the challenges and opportunities in creating launch-ready spaceport ecosystems across the world.

GSA Webinar Series – Launch Down Under

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GSA Webinar - Launch from Down Under

Launch from Down Under

Challenges and Lessons Learned in the Emerging Space Industry in Australia and New Zealand

RECORDING READY
Experts from Austrade, Equatorial Launch Australia, Southern Launch, Australia Space Agency, Rocket Lab, and others discuss the unique challenges and opportunities of conducting rocket launches in Australia and New Zealand. They explore the technical and logistical hurdles of launching from remote areas, the complexities of regulatory compliance, and the lessons learned from pioneering missions in diverse southern environments. The speakers highlight the countries’ geographic advantages for specific orbital missions and share insights on environmental considerations, infrastructure development, and the collaborative efforts shaping Australia’s and New Zealand’s future in the global space industry.

Panelists:

Enrico Palermo - Australian Space Agency

Enrico Palermo
Head of the
Australian Space Agency

Sandy Tirtley - Rocket Lab

Sandy Tirtey
Senior Director – Global Commercial Launch Services for
Rocket Lab

Michael Jone - ELA

Michael Jones
Group Chief Executive Officer of
Equatorial Launch Australia (ELA)

Lloyd Damp - Southern Launch

Lloyd Damp 
CEO for
Southern Launch

GSA Webinar Series-UK Space Clusters

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GSA Webinar Series: Creating Spaceport Space Clusters - A look at U.K.’s space cluster development for Economic, Research, and Workforce Opportunities around spaceports

Creating
Spaceport
Space Clusters:

A look at U.K.’s space cluster development for Economic, Research, and Workforce Opportunities around spaceports

The United Kingdom has emerged in the last ten years as an important spacefaring nation. In its national space policy statement, the U.K. recognizes that space development will be a significant economic driver for the nation well into the future. With four spaceports in operation (three are GSA Members) and three more in the planning stage, the U.K. has a track record of engaging industry stakeholders and developing space economic clusters of innovation. This GSA webinar will explore the genesis of the U.K.’s commitment to commercial spaceflight and building a spaceport network. They will also provide some guidance and lessons learned for other regions seeking to do the same.

Panelists:

Dr. George Nield

George Nield
GSA Chair 
Global Spaceport Alliance

Francis Walker with Corgan

Francis Walker 
Associate Principal – London
Corgan

Gemma Wilson
Harwell Space Cluster Development Manager

Ross Hulbert at Spaceport Cornwall

Ross Hulbert
Head of Engagement
Cornwall Spaceport

Daniel Smith

Daniel Smith
Director of AstroAgency
Fire Arrow
& Space Scotland

Dr. David Alexander

Dr. David Alexander 
Director
Rice Space Institute

GSA Webinar Series: Mike Moses from Virgin Galactic

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Webinar Series - Virgin Galactic

Join us for a chat with Mike Moses, President of Virgin Galactic

October 19, 2023
12:00-1:00 PM Eastern Time
With the success of three commercial spaceflights–and one more due in early October–Virgin Galactic is easing into a long-awaited routine of taking paying customers to the edge of space aboard the VSS Unity suborbital spaceplane. To discuss the progress made by Virgin Galactic this year, and look ahead at what is in store for the company, Mike Moses will join in a virtual fireside chat with Dr. George Nield, GSA Chairman for a frank, open, and visionary discussion. Participants joining the meeting will have an opportunity to post questions directly to Mr. Moses. This Global Spaceport Alliance webinar will be a rare opportunity to connect with one of the leaders of the new era of human spaceflight. 
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ABOUT THE SPEAKER

Mike Moses

President of Virgin Galactic.
Mike came to Virgin Galactic following a distinguished 17 year career with NASA. From 2008 to 2011, he served at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida as the Launch Integration Manager, where he led all space shuttle processing activities from landing through launch. Mike also chaired the Mission Management Team where he provided ultimate shuttle launch decision authority. Other NASA experience includes working as a Flight Director at the Johnson Space Center, where he led teams of flight controllers in the planning, training, and execution of space shuttle missions. Before being selected as a Flight Director in 2005, Mike had more than 10 years of experience as a flight controller in the Shuttle Propulsion and Electrical Systems Groups.
 
Mike holds a bachelor’s degree in physics and a master’s degree in aerospace engineering at Purdue University. He also earned a master’s degree in space sciences from Florida Institute of Technology. He is a two-time recipient of the NASA Outstanding Leadership Medal, as well as other NASA commendations and awards.
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Mike Moses and Virgin Galactic

Webinar Series-Spaceport of the Future

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Webinar Series- Spaceport of the Future

The pace of space launches has put an enormous strain on the capacity of spaceports worldwide. In 2022, 78 U.S. rockets sent payloads to orbit, up from 45 in 2021. The growth in demand is exponential. 

In this webinar, Global Spaceport Alliance Webinar Series focuses on the The Spaceport of the Future. U.S. Space Force launched its Spaceport of the Future (formerly known as Range of the Future) initiative with the objective of developing a network of spaceports that can support a variety of missions and customers, both military and commercial. 

The initiative aims to enhance the resilience, responsiveness, and affordability of space access and operations, as well as foster innovation and collaboration among the space community. The Spaceport of the Future initiative envisions a future where spaceports are integrated into the national and global infrastructure, enabling seamless and secure access to the space domain. 

The Spaceport of the Future initiative envisions a future where spaceports are integrated into the national and global infrastructure, enabling seamless and secure access to the space domain. The outcome of this USSF initiative will have a real impact on GSA Members around the world. In this webinar, Colonel Shannon DaSilva will update GSA Members on the USSF’s Spaceport of the Future initiative.

 

ABOUT THE SPEAKER

Colonel Shannon DaSilva is the Deputy Director of Operations, Space Systems Command (S3) and the AA3/5/8 for the Assured Access to Space (AATS) mission at Patrick SFB, Florida. She leads the team responsible to the Field Command Commander for enterprise integration, space access, and future operations.

Prior to her current job, Col DaSilva worked on the Headquarters Space Force Staff as the Director for Joint Matters, and for the first Assistant Secretary of Defense for Space Policy as the Deputy Director of Space Strategy and Plans. In both staff roles, she advised the nation’s most senior civilian and military space leaders during the standup of the Nation’s newest armed service focused on the space domain.

The outcome of this USSF initiative will have a real impact on GSA Members around the world. In this webinar, Colonel Shannon DaSilva will update GSA Members on the USSF’s Spaceport of the Future initiative. 

DaSilva

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