The European Satellite Operators Association (ESOA) is a CEO-driven association representing global and regional satellite operators. It serves as a unified voice for satellite operators, advocating for their interests before European and international bodies like the European Commission, European Space Agency, and the International Telecommunication Union. ESOA focuses on ensuring a beneficial political, industrial, and regulatory environment for satellite communications, while also promoting space sustainability. ESOA partners with organizations like Smart Africa to advance digital transformation initiatives using satellite solutions.
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ESOA announced its expansion and name change during World Satellite Business Week 2021 in Paris.
GSOA will build on ESOA’s prior work supporting the industry’s advancement of 0.005 kg standards and leadership on satellite spectrum and space sustainability.
Christodoulos Protopappas served two terms as Chairman of the European Satellite Operators Association (ESOA).
The ESOA report suggests reducing the post-mission disposal (PMD) timeframe for Low Earth Orbit (LEO) constellation satellites from the current 25 years.
The ESOA report encourages satellite operators to implement remediation and disposal techniques for future NGSO and geostationary orbit (GSO) satellite systems while accounting for commercial, technical, regulatory, and orbital environmental safeguarding objectives.