Panel: Beyond Coastal Launch: A Look at Emerging Inland and Ocean Launch Options

Tue, January 27
W331A
Global Spaceport Alliance

Coastal locations have been a logical choice for spaceports since the dawn of the space age. With demand for launches expanding at an exponential rate, however, operators are beginning to seriously consider inland launch as well as ocean launch options. This panel will explore the benefits of both inland launch and ocean launch capabilities that could serve a wide variety of applications for spaceports everywhere. 

Speakers
Mark Lester
Mark Lester, Head of Aerospace Strategy - Merrick & Co
Tyson Breedlove
Tyson Breedlove, Space Strategy Sector Lead - American Bureau of Shipping
Michael Anderson
Michael Anderson, Co-Founder & CEO - Seagate Space
Salvador Rodriguez
Salvador Rodriguez, Aerospace Engineer - New Mexico Spaceport Authority
Craig Smith
Craig Smith, Director, Space Industry Development - State of Oklahoma