[SatNews] Surrey Satellite Technology Ltd (SSTL) is sponsoring the International Astronautical Congress (IAC) 2010 in Prague from September 27th to October 1st.

Founded by Sir Martin Sweeting, the British small satellite pioneer will celebrate its 25 year heritage of launching unparalleled value satellite missions and unveil new Earth observation capabilities for the first time at the exhibition. SSTL will also actively participate in the conference programme, presenting seven technical papers on diverse subjects ranging from space navigation and optical payloads to small satellite design and operation. Visitors to SSTL’s stand (A5) are invited to explore new Earth Observation (EO) capabilities for very high-resolution imaging, daily global imaging systems and new models for capacity leasing. Exhibits will also explain how SSTL’s EO capabilities are changing the way private companies and governments procure and utilise geospatial information to manage the world’s resources and security.

In celebration of its 25th anniversary, SSTL’s will put its unique heritage of cost effective value engineering on display — from its academic roots and exciting recent advances to its roadmap for future developments. The IAC brings together space experts from around the world for debate and discussion. SSTL’s Zeger de Groot will present a paper on in-orbit results from the high capacity 22m UK-DMC2 satellite and Joost Elstak will present a paper entitled A million square kilometre satellite for Kazakhstan. Martin Unwin and Mike Cutter will present papers on the SQR-ReSI instrument that uses GNSS signals for remote sensing and Phil Davies will present papers Maximizing re-use through a modular range of small satellite platforms and“Rapid development of navigation payloads for Galileo Full Operational Capability.