15 Nov 2022 – 12.00hrs GMT  For more information/Registration.   

Some people will remember how Cyber emerged in the 80’s and has evolved to into a major Threat driven Industry in IT today for Governments, Industry and Academia. Space is now starting that same journey.

We use and are relying more on Space for our everyday lives so the issues of Space Threats starts to determine how we can protect and defend the key Space assets. Whilst Space Threats are seen as something Governments worry about to ensure protected communications, navigation and observation to support national needs they are starting to impact us more and more.

In this brief Rob Heron will cover some of the ‘overt’ Space Threats we need to consider to protect our valuable resources in Space.

Rob Heron is the Chief Systems Engineer at Lockheed Martin UK Space. He has long experience in the satellite communications industry both in space and ground segments. He has worked for organisations in the UK, Luxembourg, Germany, and the Netherlands as well as participating in many multi-national projects around the world. specialises in MilSatCom and has been involved in many significant projects. 

His experience covers engineering design and management but also program creation, guidance, and management from inception to completion. He has managed several highly innovative SMEs, is fluent in several languages and has wide experience of working in international environments.