Committee Announces Hearing on Commercial Satellites
October 18, 2017
WASHINGTON – U.S. Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.), chairman of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, will convene a hearing titled, “The Commercial Satellite Industry: What’s Up and What’s on the Horizon,” at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, October 25, 2017. The hearing will examine commercial satellite services and next-generation satellite services affecting consumers.
Witnesses:
- Ms. Patricia Cooper, Vice President of Satellite Government Affairs, SpaceX
- Mr. Mark Dankberg, Chief Executive Officer, ViaSat
- Mr. Stephen Spengler, Chief Executive Officer, Intelsat
- Mr. Greg Wyler, Founder and Executive Chairman, OneWeb
Hearing Details:
Wednesday, October 25, 2017
10:00 a.m.
Full committee
This hearing will take place in Russell Senate Office Building, Room 253. Witness testimony, opening statements, and a live video of the hearing will be available on www.commerce.senate.gov.