Satellite Industry Days 2026

Aerospace and defense

Date
Date
16-Jun-2026 - 17-Jun-2026
Location
Location
On-site at Rohde & Schwarz, Muehldorfstr. 15, 81671 Munich, Germany
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Satellite Industry Days 2026

From Earth to orbit: Driving innovation, sovereignty and scalable space systems for a connected tomorrow

Join us in Munich for two full days of satellite industry insights, technical exchange and hands-on demonstrations. Expect keynotes, technical presentations from Rohde & Schwarz and partners plus live demos - including the CMX500 for non-terrestrial networks - and networking with peers across the space ecosystem.

  • Future-proof your satellite test strategy with multi-orbit, multi-standard validation insights
  • Speed up time-to-market with scalable test approaches that cut validation cycles
  • Foster sovereignty and security in space with perspectives from industry and regulatory experts

Why attend Satellite Industry Days 2026?

Get the strategic context, technical depth and practical testing takeaways to move faster from lab validation to real-world deployment.

  • Benchmark your approach against industry peers
  • See proven test set-ups in action
  • Connect with the people shaping space standards and policy

Two days in Munich - the insights, connections and take-aways to move your programs forward. Scroll down for the full agenda and register below to join us in June.

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Two full days, two focused themes

Day 1, Tuesday, June 16: Sovereignty and security in space

Keynote: Dr. Alexander Orellano, Executive Vice President Technology Systems

Focus topics: European sovereignty and security in space

In a complex geopolitical context, ensuring independent access, secure communications, and strategic autonomy is crucial. The sessions will examine space sovereignty as both a security and infrastructure challenge, addressing the protection of satellite communications and the need to strengthen European technological autonomy.

Day 2, Jun 17: Testing for new space

Keynote: Christina Gessner, Executive Vice President Test & Measurement Division

Focus topics: Non-terrestrial networks, digitization and virtualization in space, constellation manufacturing at scale

As satellite systems evolve from single missions to large constellations integrated with NTNs, testing and validation must keep pace with growing complexity and accelerated development cycles. Discussions will focus on scalable, end-to-end testing approaches and how they enable faster development, reliable performance and efficient deployment of next-generation satellite systems.

What's on the program:

Day 1 | Sovereignty & Security in Space - June 16, 2026

09:00 - 09:30 | Arrival & Registration - R&S Training Centre

09:30 - 10:00 | Welcome Keynote - Dr. Alexander Orellano (EVP Technology Systems)

10:00 - 10:30 | Resilient Communications from Space - Frank Zeppenfeldt (ESA)

10:30 - 11:00 | Space Based RF Monitoring - Dr. Alexander Schmidt (ORBiNT)

11:00 - 11:30 | Networking Coffee Break

11:30 - 12:00 | From Spectrum to Insights - Solutions for LEO Satellite Networks - Pia Feurstein, Gunnar Zigan (Rohde & Schwarz)

12:00 - 12:30 | On-Prem Network Visibility and Detection of Mobile Radio-Controlled Drones - Vincent Frank (Ipoque)

12:30 - 13:00 | Cloud Native Ground Segment Orchestration - Lucie Liversain (Skynopy)

13:00 - 14:00 | Networking Lunch & Demos

14:00 - 14:30 | OCUDU for NTN: A Sovereign Open-Source RAN for European SatCom - Dr. Piotr Gawłowicz (SRS)

14:30 - 15:00 | GNSS Jamming and Spoofing in Real-World Environments - Fabian Greif (Rohde & Schwarz)

15:00 - 15:30 | Coffee Break

15:30 - 16:00 | Panel: Space Based RF Monitoring - Rob Short (Rohde & Schwarz) & panelists

16:00 - 16:30 | Coverage and Performance Measurements of DTC Satellite Signals - Guillaume Lebrun (Satellite Connect Europe)

Extra | Networking Dinner - An evening to connect and continue the conversation

Day 2 | Testing for NewSpace - June 17, 2026

09:00 - 09:30 | Arrival & Registration - Rohde & Schwarz Training Centre

09:30 - 10:00 | Welcome Keynote - Christina Gessner (EVP Test & Measurement)

10:00 - 10:30 | From Prototype to Constellation: Scaling Satellite Manufacturing with DFMAIT - Jeremy Perrin (Connektica)

10:30 - 11:00 | Accelerating Satellite Payload Readiness with ATE - Leander Humbert, Marwin Coutinho (Rohde & Schwarz)

11:00 - 11:30 | Coffee Break

11:30 - 12:00 | Virtual Ground - What It Is (and Isn't) - Jörg Rockstroh (WORK Microwave)

12:00 - 12:30 | Managing Complexity in Satellite Electronics Validation - Dr. Michael Hahn (Airbus DS)

12:30 - 13:00 | Panel: AESA Capabilities & Mission Value - Multi-expert panel

13:00 - 14:00 | Networking Lunch & Demos

14:00 - 14:30 | 5G NTN Deep Dive - NR NTN, Test Aspects & Road to 6G - Reiner Stuhlfauth (Rohde & Schwarz)

14:30 - 15:00 | 5G NTN at the Tipping Point - Demo → Commercial - Marco Guadalupi (Sateliot) & Tomas Roenberg (Gatehouse Satcom)

15:00 - 15:30 | Coffee Break

15:30 - 16:00 | Panel: How 5G NTN Paves the Road to Resilient SatCom - Panel of experts (Rohde & Schwarz, Sateliot, Nordic Semiconductor, Fraunhofer, etc.)

16:00 - 16:30 | Non Terrestrial Networks - Modes & Test Methods - Arnd Sibila (Rohde & Schwarz)

16:30 - 17:00 | From Interference to Intelligence - EMC & TEMPEST Testing - Patrick Mayer (Rohde & Schwarz)

Attendee takeaways

  • Industry insights into SatCom and RF spectrum monitoring, GNSS jamming & spoofing, AESA antenna verification, ground station digitization and virtualization, 5G NTN deployment and more
  • A closer look at the satellite testing lifecycle, with hands-on demonstrations of Rohde & Schwarz solutions supporting satellite testing and NTN validation
  • Regulatory and spectrum insight to support architecture decisions, improve compliance readiness and reduce rework
  • Partner perspectives from across the satellite ecosystem, highlighting complementary capabilities and practical collaboration across the testing and development toolchain

Relevant for professionals working on:

  • Satellite OEM and integrator programs (system and program roles, lead engineering)
  • AESA and phased-array antenna development,validation and production
  • New Space start-ups building CubeSats and user terminals
  • 5G/NTN planning, architecture and regulatory alignment
  • Regulatory and standards activities (spectrum, coexistence, policy)

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