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December 21, 2015

Preparing for the Unexpected in Space
McLean VA (SPX) Dec 21, 2015
There is a common thread through all of the speculation - informed and otherwise - about future conflicts on the global stage: Expect the unexpected. It's an axiom built upon lessons learned over centuries of conflict, but it leaves an important question: How do you prepare for the unexpected? The question was asked and answered by Skot Butler, Intelsat General's Vice President for Satellite Networks and Space Services, who presented at the 17th annual Global MilSatCom symposium in London in Novem ... read more

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