On 7 December at the 2020 Better Satellite World Awards Virtual Celebration, SSPI UK announced the newest Space & Satellite Personality of the Year: Captain Moin Ahmed, Director General and CEO of the International Mobile Satellite Organization (IMSO).
IMSO is an inter-governmental organization whose primary purpose is the oversight of certain public satellite safety and security communication services provided by mobile satellite communication systems, in particular the Global Maritime Distress and safety System (GMDSS). IMSO also serves as Coordinator for the Long Range Identification and Tracking of Ships (LRIT), appointed by the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS) party States at IMO to ensure the worldwide operation of the system.
Also at the Celebration, SSPI debuted its newest Better Satellite World video! The video will be available to watch on SSPI’s site next week, so keep an eye on www.bettersatelliteworld.com.
Featured Video: Space for All – Reflections from the 20 Under 35 Cohort
The currently in progress Space for All podcast series was made possible with the generous support of SES and the 2020 “20 Under 35” cohort. This video shares reflections from the 20 Under 35 cohort on the vision and values embodied by the phrase: “SPACE FOR ALL.” As part of their service project as a cohort, these amazing industry professionals answered the question: In what ways do their current employments typify the concept of “Space for All” and where could they do better?