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Satellite & Space Communications Technical Committee

This committee facilitates technical exchange in the field of satellite and space communications and maintains a keen interest in the development and maintenance of standards in this area. It explores the evolution of new satellite and space-based systems and the application of new and emerging technologies.

Chair | Gunes Karabulut Kurt
Vice Chair | Giovanni Giambene
Secretary | Peng Hu
Standards Liaison | Wael Jaafar 
Student Competition Program | Daniele Tarchi
Advisor | Halim Yanikomeroglu 

Staff | Cynthia Sikora

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