Overview: As Low Earth Orbit (LEO) becomes more crowded, achieving effective Space, Spectrum, and Situational Awareness (S3A) is critical for mission success, security, and sustainability. This panel will address the challenges of tracking space objects, mitigating RF interference, and ensuring long-term space and spectrum sustainability. Experts will discuss international frameworks, such as those by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) to shape global spectrum coordination for interference management and solutions for maintaining a safe and resilient operational environment in LEO.
Jorge Ciccorossi
With over 25 years of experience in satellite communications and regulations at international level, Mr Ciccorossi is the Head of the Space Strategy and Sustainability Division at the ITU Radiocommunications Bureau. His team is dedicated to monitor and ensure the effective and precise deployment of satellites in geostationary and non geostationary orbits in conformity with the Radio Regulations, as well as the treatment of cases of harmful interference affecting space services.
Mr. Ciccorossi advises ITU Member States, Sectors Members and ITU intersectoral groups on technical regulatory matters of space services, including those related to space sustainability activities in the context of ITU and the Radiocommunication Bureau.
Prior to the current position, he has taken the following responsibilities:
– Acting Head of the Satellite Systems Coordination Division at the International Telecommunication Union (ITU)
– Chairman of the 22nd. International Space Radio Monitoring Meeting (ISRMM), September 2021.
– Represented the ITU Radiocommunications Bureau at WRCs since 2003, as well as at several regional and international fora, including Space Debris Conference, CITEL, ICAO, International Astronautical Congress, Eurocontrol, United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs, Forum Europe, US Small Satellite Symposium, the Regulatory Expert Group of the ISRMM, IEEE and ITU Study Groups.
– Responsible for the analysis of GSO and NGSO satellite systems submitted to ITU for coordination and notification, and the treatment of cases of harmful interference.
Mr. Ciccorossi has conceived the first (and unique) Intergovernmental Online Platform to Report RFI cases affecting Satellite System (SIRRS), assisting 194 ITU Member States in its resolution.
He holds the degree of engineer in electronics from the National University of Technology (UTN) in Buenos Aires, an Executive Certificate in Management and Leadership from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in the US, and has studied satellite communications and spacecraft design at the University of Surrey in the UK.
Radim Badsi
Radim is an entrepreneur with a background in satellite communications, ground segment design and software development. He holds a Master’s degree in Astronautics and Space Engineering from Cranfield University and has over fifteen years of expertise in creating innovative solutions to support cutting-edge space missions. His work spans a broad range of topics, including automated nanosatellite mission control, smart GEO payload management, and interplanetary ranging and communications.
In 2019, he founded Groundspace, where he now serves as CEO, guiding the development of advanced space domain awareness and mission support solutions tailored to satellite constellations. He is currently based in Montpellier, France.
Dr. Mekhi Dhesi
Dr Mekhi Dhesi is Account Executive at Slingshot Aerospace Ltd. Slingshot Aerospace is a world-leader in commercial SSA/SDA data and associated insights. With its HQ in the U.S., Mekhi is responsible for boosting Slingshot’s capabilities to the European and Canadian markets.
Mekhi previously worked for Astroscale Ltd. as their Space-Based SSA Strategy Lead, where she led several UK MOD funded studies into space-based SSA sensing technologies and mission concepts.
Mekhi holds a PhD in Theoretical Astrophysics from the University of Southampton, an MSc in Theoretical Physics from Kings College London and a BSc in Physics from University College London.
Bruno Dupas
Bruno Dupas is the Vice President of Business Development and Sales for Kratos Space. With over 35 years of experience in the aerospace industry, he has extensive expertise in delivering global ground solutions for a wide range of satellites, supporting satellite operators, regulatory authorities, armed forces and intelligence agencies.
Bruno began his career in systems engineering at Thales and Airbus before transitioning to entrepreneurship in 1999. He played a pivotal role in establishing and expanding the international business of Kratos Space, starting in France and subsequently building teams in the United Kingdom, Singapore, Japan and the Sultanate of Oman. Today, his division comprises more than 150 engineers with a strong global presence beyond the Americas. Mr. Dupas holds a degree from the École des Mines in France.