Space Optics
From telescopes to lasers, optical technologies have revolutionized our lives. Space optics is taking these advancements beyond our planet to see further, sense more accurately, communicate faster and much more.
The Space Optics theme brings together innovators from academia, industry and government to showcase the most exciting and critical advancements in developing practical, robust and reliable space-based optical systems. Join us to discover the future of space optics and meet the visionaries who are leading the way.
Theme Coordinator
- Zack Lapin, Fibertek, USA
Visionary Speaker
John W. Conklin, Professor of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, University of Florida, USA
Talk Title: Ultra-precise Optical Instruments, Opening New Horizons
Visionary Speaker
Michael "Orbit" Nayak, Program Manager, DARPA, USA
Talk Title: Old Challenges and New Paradigms: Liquid Telescopes, Bendable Laser Beams, and Deriving Futuristic DARPA Concepts
Invited Speakers
Becky Borrelli, L3Harris Technologies, USA
Beyond the Horizon: Cutting-Edge Innovations in Space-Based Optics and Optical Systems
Katrin Dahl, Space Tech, Italy
Title to be Announced
Kristian Damkjer, NuView, USA
Title to be Announced
Yves Deiss, Exail, USA
Advancing Photonic Resilience and Precision Navigation for Space
Kate Fountaine, Northrop Grumman Corporation, USA
Design of Nex-Gen Optics for Space and Defense Missions
Stratos Kehayas, Gooch and Housego, USA
Optical Amplifiers: From Underseas Repeaters to Laser Terminals in Space
Nicole Liu, European Space Agency, France
Photon by Photon: Enabling the Next Era of Earth-sensing LiDAR Space Systems
Edgar Madril, Honeywell Aerospace, USA
Title to be Announced
Andrew Nicholas, US Navy, USA
Small Orbital Debris Detection Using Lasers
Julie Smith, Air Force Research Laboratory, USA
Optical Communications and Hybrid Space Architecture