Spaceports as Smart Hubs: Integrating Air, Ground, Water, and Orbit

GSA Webinar Series: Spaceports as Smart Hubs

Spaceports as Smart Hubs:

Integrating Air, Ground, Water, and Orbit

August 27 at 11:30 AM EASTERN
 
As space activity accelerates and infrastructure expands, spaceports are becoming more than just launch sites—they are evolving into vital hubs that connect multiple domains of transportation and technology. In this session, we’ll examine how spaceports are being reimagined as smart, integrated systems that not only support orbital access but also strengthen regional economies, innovation corridors, and community resilience.
 
Experts from Parsons, All Point and N2K will explore three major areas of focus related to spaceports:
  • How multimodal transportation systems are transforming spaceports into smart, interconnected hubs.
  • The use of advanced technologies—including Artificial Intelligence, Digital Twins, and Cybersecurity—to optimize these systems.
  • Addressing community concerns near spaceports and ensuring sustainable, inclusive development

Speakers:

  • Guada Casuso, Vice President, Technology & Innovation / Digital Labs & Strategic Partnerships at Parsons
  • Tyler Goudie, SVP, Innovation and Advanced Programs Technologist at Parsons
  • Les Lake, VP, Launch Support Services and Technical Sales at All Points
  • Maria Varmazis Host of T-Minus from N2K
  • Dr. David G. Smith, CEO of Mojave Air and Space Port
*Subject to change – Please check back. 
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SPEAKERS:

Dr. George Nield
Moderator
Dr. George Nield
Chairman
Global Spaceport Alliance
 
Dr. George C. Nield, Chairman of the Global Spaceport Alliance, is a highly respected aerospace leader whose distinguished career spans NASA, the FAA, the U.S. Air Force, and private industry—including a spaceflight aboard Blue Origin’s New Shepard.
Guada Casuso - Parsons

Guada Casuso
Vice President, Technology & Innovation / Digital Labs & Strategic Partnerships
Parsons

Tyler Goudie

Tyler Goudie
 Innovation and Advanced Programs Technologist 
Parsons

Les Lake
VP, Launch Support Services and Technical Sales
All Points

Maria Varmesiz - T-Minus

Maria Varmazis
Host of T-Minus Space Daily, Hacking Humans Co-Host
AWS in Orbit
N2K

Dr. Smith from Mojave Air and Space Port

Dr. David G. Smith
 CEO
Mojave Air and
Space Port

 

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Established in 2015, the Global Spaceport Alliance has become the largest network of spaceports in the world. Members include spaceport operators, suppliers, and government and academic entities involved in the commercial space sector. GSA offers members timely access to information, the ability to engage with key decision makers, and the opportunity to participate in working groups targeting specific areas of interest to the spaceport ecosystem.

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