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.
Dr. Benjamin Guyot presented Spacetalk at the conference “Le Cyber dans le spatial” on 17/12/2024 in Paris.
Le cyber dans le spatialSpacetalk pitched at the ESA Investor Forum on 9-10/12/2024 in Frankfurt in the frame of Space Safety.
ESA Investor Forum 2024Dr. Benjamin Guyot, CEO of Spacetalk, presented at the Space Debris and Sustainability Conference in Hong Kong on December 3, 2024..
Space Sustainability ConferenceSpacetalk earned the Venture Kick Stage II award to further support the development of its business.
Venture KickIt 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.
IG is a company head-quartered in Lausanne, Switzerland, that operates more than 23 offices worldwide with over 350 employees. IG aims to provide innovative, competitive and global ship brokerage services through sophisticated and personalized advisory. The company also invests in areas such as digitalization and research. Emanuele graduated from the Graduate Institute of International and Development Studies in Geneva with a bachelor's degree in International Relations. He also attended Harvard University, where he earned a minor degree in Finance.
In these roles, he oversees financial strategy and global operations, drives organizational transformationand process optimization, and contributes to corporate governance and long-term strategic planning. Sandro holds a Master’s Degree in Applied Mathematics from the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Lausanne, Switzerland, with supplementary coursework in Economics & Finance from HEC Lausanne. He has also completed an Executive Education program in Financial Engineering at the International Institute for Management Development (IMD) Business School in Lausanne, Switzerland.
Akama is a Swiss-based cigar retail and production company. Alex graduated from the University of Geneva with a bachelor's degree in Political Science and earned a master's degree in International Economic Supply Chain from the University of Paris I Panthéon-Sorbonne. After gaining extensive experience in the banking and audit sector, Axel established Akama twenty years ago. Additionally, Axel serves as an advisor and acts as a private investor in various fields of activity.
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...