Spacetalk ensures the viability of Outer Space activities by providing a
collaborative communication platform where all space actors worldwide can
share their orbital data.
Spacetalk enables the exchange of high-quality data among all space actors globally but does not provide collision analysis itself. This includes Space Situational Awareness data and Space Traffic Management entities details, empowering each actor to conduct its own assessments.
Designated and responsive Points of Contact are assigned to each space object, streamlining direct coordination among space actors. This is implemented through a meticulously maintained Directory of space actors and Inventory of space objects, ensuring comprehensive and up-to-date information.
Preventing collisions and mitigating space debris by pooling resources – such as space debris data, trajectory information, space object status, and manoeuvres intentions – that can be shared among all space stakeholders worldwide.
The management of the platform remains neutral and transparent, emphasising the importance of fostering the broadest international dialogue without discrimination in order to target a 100% coverage of all space objects. Dynamic communication models with open interfaces enable each space actor to utilise its own standards and languages. Enhancing states’ visibility into the space activities of private actors within their responsibilities.
Spacetalk's project stood out from an impressive pool of 196 applicants and impressed the judges with its groundbreaking goal to establish a neutral, global digital platform for coordinating space traffic to enhance safety, accountability, and cooperation in space activities while reducing risks and preserving the orbital environment for all.
Spacetalk will attend the Space Symposium in Colorado Springs, USA, and present at the Swiss Armed Forces booth (808, BAE Systems Exhibit Center South Hall) on the afternoon of April 7th, 2025.
40th Space Symposium, Space Foundation
Dr. Benjamin Guyot will be participating in the panel discussion titled 'Improving Space Traffic Coordination' on March 28th, 2025, at EPFL in Switzerland. This discussion is part of the workshop on 'Space Sustainability: Bridging Initiatives and Perspectives,' co-organized by the Secure World Foundation and the EU COST network FOGOS, in partnership with the ITU, the Swiss Federal Department of Foreign Affairs, and the ERC project PlanetStewards.
Space Sustainability: Bridging Initiatives and PerspectivesDr. Benjamin Guyot presented the spacetalk project during the Swiss Space Sustainability Days in Les Diablerets January 6-8
Swiss Space Sustainability Research Days
It was established by a Space Law expert who serves as the company’s head. Spacetalk SA benefits from the guidance of an advisory board comprising experienced space professionals. The company’s founder is supported by an executive team of senior experts specializing in IT infrastructure strategy and engineering, digital design engineering, and lobbying and development.
Additionally, the company has forged strategic partnerships with experts in Space Situational Awareness (SSA), security, digital development, and communications.
Lawyer admitted to the Geneva Bar and holds a Doctorate in Law from Paris I Panthéon-Sorbonne. He is a specialist in Space Law with 15 years of experience working with the European Space Agency (ESA). During his tenure at ESA, he contributed to the development and operation of various launch systems, including Ariane 5, Ariane 6, Vega, and Vega-C. Additionally, he played a key role in providing launch services for ESA missions, such as CHEOPS, James Webb Space Telescope, JUICE, Euclid, SMILE, AEOLUS, EarthCARE, BIOMASS, ALTIUS, FLEX, Arctic Weather, IRIDE, CubeSat of FYS, and Proba 3. His expertise extends to missions of the European Union and the European Union Agency for the Space Programme (EUSPA), including Galileo, Copernicus, and IOD/IOV.
Expert in public affairs and reputation management with over 25 years of experience in both the private and public sectors. Her areas of expertise encompass strategic thinking, lobbying, political communication, and crisis communication.
Elisabeth boasts an extensive global network within the economic, academic, and political sectors, making her a valuable resource for diverse and complex challenges.
A seasoned manager and IT leader with over 30 years of experience, specializes in infrastructure engineering and the implementation of data management platforms in the banking and financial data sector. He is a builder of large-scale data centers and an expert in data integration. Michel excels in international team management and has a proven track record of optimizing IT production tools and reducing costs.
Art director and serial entrepreneur, is the owner of a graphic design agency with over 30 years of experience. He specializes in visual identity, the creation of media platforms with seamless digital integration, content management, and mobile implementation. His extensive and prestigious international portfolio includes notable clients such as Solar Impulse, the International Committee of the Red Cross, and renowned media and luxury brands like Le Monde and Le Temps.
Emmanuelle David is the executive director of the eSpace at the EPFL Space Center at the Swiss Institute of Technology (EPFL) in Lausanne. eSpace is an interdisciplinary hub, working with students, academic institutions, international space agencies and industry partners...
Prof. Dr Thomas Schildknecht is a leading expert on space debris, space safety and space sustainability. Under his leadership for more than 30 years, his research group has acquired a World-class expertise in the observation and the characterization of space debris...
Claude Nicollier, a former ESA & NASA astronaut was born in Vevey, Switzerland, in 1944. He became an astrophysicist after
studies in physics in Lausanne and a Master in astrophysics at the university of Geneva. He also trained as a Swiss Air Force pilot and as an airline pilot...
Michel Courtois, a retired ESA director, is Chairman of Association Toulouse les Orgues, (2011), (organisation of annual organ festival in Toulouse), Michel Courtois is member of Business Angels association: Capitole Angels, and has created his consultancy company for space engineering activities...
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