The Space Data Association (SDA) has announced that the prestigious third T.S. Kelso Award is now open for nominations. The Space Data Association Limited (SDA) is a non-profit international association of satellite operators that supports the controlled, reliable, and efficient sharing of data critical to the safety and integrity of the space environment.
The T.S. Kelso Award is presented annually by the SDA to an individual or a group of individuals, to recognize outstanding contributions to space flight safety. The award celebrates substantial, innovative, long-term, and practical original contributions to the advancement of space safety, and the preservation of the space environment.
The outstanding contribution or achievement may be in one or more of the following space disciplines: operations, applied research, technology, law, or policy. Previous winners are Dr. Holger Krag of the European Space Agency (ESA), and the inaugural winner and award namesake, Dr. T.S Kelso.
Joe Chan, Chairman, the Space Data Association, commented, “There are many individuals, teams and organizations across the space industry who through their dedication, enthusiasm and innovation, have truly made a difference to space flight safety. With the T.S Kelso award, the SDA are recognizing and celebrating this outstanding contribution.”
The SDA welcomes nominations via the website along with a description of the contribution(s) made by the nominee(s) and rationale for the award. The closing date for nominations is June 30th 2023. The SDA is open to all satellite operators and other participants. Its membership comprises many of the world’s major satellite communications companies, as well as key scientific, remote sensing, and environmental satellite system operators.
