Business Takes to Space
International space services market revenues are estimated at USD 300–400 billion, with the sector growing by about 5% per annum. As practice shows, space technology is an innovative business that can be successfully developed not only by governments but also by private companies. There are a number of examples where investment in space technology and research has not only generated strong returns, but also found broad application here on Earth. How ambitious should business be in exploring outer space and investing in related new technologies? What are the prospects for private business and how might the private sector reshape the space industry? What might be the impact of expanded activities relating to space exploration on humanity at large?
Moderator:
Evelina Zakamskaya ,
Anchor, Russia 24; Editor-in-Chief, Doctor Channel
Panellists
Bertrand-Marc Allen ,
President, Boeing International
Eric Beranger ,
Chief Executive Officer, OneWeb
Nicolas Boutin ,
Partner, Managing Director, Global Head of Aerospace Practice, The Boston Consulting Group
Igor Komarov ,
Director General, State Space Corporation ROSCOSMOS
Sergey Nedoroslev ,
Chairman of the Board, Kaskol Group
Yuri Prokhorov ,
Director General, Russian Satellite Communications Company
Nikolay Sevastyanov ,
General Designer, Gazprom Space Systems
Alexey Belyakov ,
Vice President, Executive Director of Space Technology and Telecommunication Cluster, Skolkovo Foundation
Ranohon Dzhuraeva ,
Chief Executive Officer, Center for Ground-Based Space Infrastructure Facilities (TsENKI)
Denis Kravchenko ,
Deputy in the State Duma of the Federal Assembly of the Russian Federation; Deputy Chairman of the Committee on Economic Policy, Industry, Innovative Development, and Entrepreneurship
Ghislain Lescuyer ,
Chairman of the Management Board, Saft