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!  

Growth Strategies & Challenges in the Space Sector

A solid growth strategy can leverage innovation and chart a path to success in the ever-evolving space and satellite market. Having varying levels of resources available to tackle challenges and capture market opportunities can create friction between company strategy and execution. Funding, commercialization plans, customer traction, market trends, and more are considerations when refining a growth strategy. From New Space to industry incumbents, companies must harness innovation to succeed while navigating pitfalls.

At the August All Members meeting, the Sustainment & Infrastructure Working Group led a panel discussion on this topic. Speakers included Katina Mruk, Ana-Paula Cordeiro, Aziza Ibrayeva, Dasha Tyshlek and Fernanda Ledho Ramos.

Watch more past SSPI-WISE events on-demand

SSPI-WISE Blog

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

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, Rocket Lab, Divya-Kala Bhavani, Dhruva Space, Toni Lee Rudnicki, TLR Consulting LLC, Caroline Duemling, Sandia National Laboratories 
• Mentoring:  Wendy Newman, Strategic Voice, 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, Universite de Montreal, Lyn Chassagne, Black Sky
• Sustainment & Infrastructure: Jennifer Hoil, ST Engineering iDirect, Melissa Orlick, Intellian Technologies, Katina Mruk, RFK Engineering
• Networking: Manal Tadros, Boeing, Rosario Toxqui, Comtech