From Vision to Execution: The Role of a Space Prime in an Emerging Space Nation

As more countries move from space ambition to operational capability, the role of a national space prime becomes increasingly critical. This session explores how an integrated space prime can translate political vision and sovereign objectives into deployable, resilient satellite systems. Focusing on defence and national security requirements, the talk will examine how end-to-end responsibility - across system design, manufacturing, ground infrastructure, operations and secure data delivery - enables faster execution, reduced risk and long-term strategic autonomy for emerging space nations. Key Takeaways - How a space prime bridges national strategy and operational delivery - Why end-to-end responsibility is key to resilience, security and speed of execution - What emerging space nations should consider when building sovereign space capability