Society of Satellite Professionals International

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The Space & Satellite Professionals International or SSPI is a nonprofit organization, made up of members who work as professionals in the satellite industry throughout their careers. [1] It is headquartered in New York City, United States. SSPI has Chapters and Affiliates in North America, South America, Europe, Asia, and Africa.

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History

The Space & Satellite Professionals International was founded in the US in 1983, with Sir Arthur C. Clarke, creator of the satellite concept, as its honorary chairman. [2] It was founded to serve as a professional network in a young industry that was on the verge of substantial growth. Today, SSPI has over 3,000 members in more than 40 nations.

Awards

SSPI currently recognizes individuals and organizations for their contribution to the space industry through five different awards.

In 2013, the SSPI included five new members in its Satellite Hall of Fame. They were Romain Bausch, Robert Zitter, Susan Irwin, U. R. Rao, [3] and Dick Tauber.

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References

  1. "About SSPI - Space & Satellite Professionals International". Sspi.org. Retrieved 2013-10-02.
  2. "SSPI - Rocky Mountain Chapter". Sspi.org. Retrieved 2023-02-02.
  3. "U.R. Rao inducted into Satellite Hall of Fame". The Hindu. 2013-03-28. Retrieved 2013-10-02.