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On-Orbit Data Centers Fireside ChatIEEE SMC-IT/SCC 2026
Join us for insightful panel on On-Orbit Data Centers! Leading experts from USSF, Sophia Space and AMD with The Aerospace Corporation will explore how space-based data centers are shaping our future.
Learn about technical challenges and use case opportunities for space-based processing systems.
Ron Birk, Principal Director at Aerospace Corporation and AAS Board President, will facilitate discussion with panel members to share insights on orbital infrastructure and the evolving space ecosystem.
Scheduled panelists:
| Panelist | Organization |
|---|---|
| Dr. Leon Alkalai | Sophia Space |
| Capt. Nestor Levin | USSF HQSF/S9 Commercial Strategy and Partnerships |
| Ken O’Neill | AMD |
| Dennis Gatens | Innovator |
Plenary
This program is tentative and subject to change.
Mon 3 AugDisplayed time zone: Pacific Time (US & Canada) change
Mon 3 Aug
Displayed time zone: Pacific Time (US & Canada) change
15:30 - 16:00 | |||
15:30 30mCoffee break | Coffee Break Plenary Events | ||
16:00 - 17:30 | On-Orbit Data Centers Fireside ChatOn-Orbit Data Centers Fireside Chat at Pasadena I (3) Chair(s): Ronald Birk Aerospace Corporation | ||
16:00 90mPanel | On-Orbit Data Centers Fireside Chat On-Orbit Data Centers Fireside Chat Ronald Birk Aerospace Corporation | ||
17:30 - 19:00 | ReceptionPlenary Events | ||
17:30 90mSocial Event | Reception Plenary Events | ||