Satellites and Space Services

Intellect's members include satellite and payload manufactures, satellite operators, satellite ground system designers and providers of space derived applications and services.

Intellect’s work is primarily around the application of satellite telecommunications and navigation technology. This includes funding for research and development, legislation, regulation and expanding the market.

Intellect is a sponsoring association of UKspace.

Space currently contributes around £7 billion a year to the UK Economy and supports around 70,000 jobs. By 2020, the global market in space systems and satellite –enabled applications is set to increase nearly tenfold.

Current workstreams

Current workstreams

Space IGT - a 20 year vision and strategy for space sponsored by industry and government
The Satellite Committee looks at matters related to Satellite Telecommunications including the provision of Satellite Broadband and Satellite Broadcasting. Matters covered include research and development through the ESA ARTES programme and FP7 to the provision of next generation broadband and high definition television
Application of Satellite Navigation technology is covered by the Position and Timing Committee (PATC). PATC looks at market opportunities where the requirement could be solved by satellite navigation
The Committees work together with the Intellect Wireless Council especially on spectrum issues
Space companies are also encouraged to look at Intellect Market Groups such as Transport Group, Major Events Group, Defence, Security and Resilience Group where there may be requirement that could be met by satellite based services

Typical members

Typical members

Groups

Groups

Related links

Related links

Get in touch

If you would like some more information on Intellect’s Satellites and Space Services programme please contact:

Stephen Hearnden
Director, Telecommunications and Technology
T 020 7331 2167
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Jennifer Carlton
Senior Programme Manager
T 020 7331 2003
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