A global network supporting those who identify as women in space and satellite, and their allies.

SSPI-WISE is a group that welcomes all women members from the space & satellite industry. We meet once per month, usually on Zoom, to discuss goals, plan new events and, of course, have fun!

March Networking Event:

Heading to SATELLITE 2025. Join SSPI-WISE at the SATELLITE Conference & Exhibition “Spring into Orbit” Welcome Reception. This is a not-to-be-missed networking opportunity.
Date: Monday, March 10 | Time: 4:30pm to 6:30pm @ Walter E. Washington Convention Center - Ballroom C.
RSVP here: https://lnkd.in/e89bPmfQ

Remember, it's not just who you know, it's who you'll meet!

Wear your SSPI-WISE scarf to find us or buy one here: https://lnkd.in/g_EUy6Pi

Accelerate Action

The space & satellite industry is more dynamic than ever, with professionals moving across sectors and roles at an accelerated pace. At SSPI, this has brought in a wave of new leadership, including a remarkable milestone: as of last year’s election, four of our newest Board Directors are women. To celebrate this moment and International Women’s Day, we explore their perspectives and dive deeper into topics such as leadership, vision and the future of SSPI and SSPI-WISE. Newly appointed SSPI Executive Director Tamara Bond-Williams speaks with Kidsan Barnes, Senior Vice President, Maritime, Cruise & Ferry at Quvia, Lisa Henke, Chief of Technology & Innovation, USG at Maxar Intelligence and Tina Ghataore, Chief Revenue Officer at Aerospacelab and SSPI-WISE Chair and Board Liaison.

Watch more past SSPI-WISE events on-demand

SSPI-WISE Blog

SSPI is fortunate to have the talented Elizabeth Tweedie pen a blog on our behalf. Check out the blog here!

Latest Blog Post:
Major Savior or Gross Polluter? The Space Industry’s Dual Role in Climate Change – By Elisabeth Tweedie, Founder, Definitive Direction
As mentioned in a previous blog: “The Unsung Heroes of Battle,” the satellite industry is playing a significant role in combating climate change. That blog was written over a year ago, and since then several more satellites have been launched, increasing the amount of information gathered, and so furthering our knowledge as to where the major emissions of carbon dioxide and methane occur. Later this year, one company GHGSAT will launch a hosted payload satellite that will have the capability to pinpoint carbon emissions to individual industrial facilities, the same way that its satellites do this for methane emissions. Obviously, this information will be a huge boon to governments and local authorities committed to reducing their carbon footprint. Read More...

Chairwoman: Tina Ghataore, Aerospacelab Inc.

President: Vinitha Lalvani, AvL Technologies

Vice President: Justyna Kosianka, Ursa Space Systems

Secretary: Alix Wright, Speedcast

Working Group Chairs:

• Elevating Women: Jomya Lei, ViaSat, Divya-Kala Bhavani, Dhruva Space, Toni Lee Rudnicki, TLR Consulting LLC, Caroline Duemling, Sandia National Laboratories
• Mentoring Chair:  Wendy Newman, Strategic Voice,
  • Co-Chairs: Andrea Maleter, Mary Clark, AvL Technologies
• Social Media: Rosario Toxqui, Comtech, Elisabeth Tweedie, Definitive Direction, Helen Weedon, Radical Moves
• STEM Outreach: Audrey Puderbaugh, Iridium, Heidi Ann White, Universit￩ de Montr￩al, Lynn Chassagne, Black Sky
• Sustainment & Infrastructure: Jennifer Hoil, ST Engineering iDirect, Melissa Hansley, Intellian Technologies, Katina Mruk, RKF Engineering
• Networking: Manal Tadros, Boeing, Rosario Toxqui, Comtech