“A journey: Between exploration and discovery”
A talk with NASA's Badri Younes, organized as part of the US Embassy's A2A program.
This talk will be a visual exploration of the amazing science linked to the solar system and the universe that has developed, and continues to develop, from NASA's robotic missions and deep space telescopes. The presentation will begin with a brief overview of space communications and navigation, including NASA's Deep Space Network, highlighting the Canberra Deep Space Communications Complex. Speaker Badri Younes will also discuss some of the big questions that NASA and its partners are still trying to answer as we advance our understanding of space. NASA's main areas of study (the Earth, the sun, the planets, and the universe beyond) will be discussed, as well as topics such as astrophysics, the big bang, black holes, and dark matter.
Badri A. Younes is the Deputy Associate Administrator for Space Communications and Navigation (SCaN). He is responsible for NASA's space navigation and communications infrastructure and services, as well as data spectrum and standards. Mr. Younes manages the SCaN Program at NASA Headquarters and oversees all NASA telecommunications and navigation projects and networks, including NASA's Space Network (SN), Near Earth Network (NEN) and the Deep Space Network (DSN). Mr. Younes is also responsible for the development of enabling technology and critical capabilities to meet the Agency's vision for an integrated SCaN architecture, aligned with NASA's future space exploration needs.
Before returning to NASA in 2007, Mr. Younes was the Department of Defense Director for Spectrum Management with responsibility for spectrum policy and strategic planning and implementation for the Department of Defense. Under his leadership, the Department has successfully negotiated major mutually beneficial agreements with the FCC, NTIA, and the U.S. private sector. Mr. Younes' experience spans more than twenty-eight years of engineering and technology leadership microwave and RF systems. He has a Master's degree in Electronic Engineering from The Catholic University of America.
The event will be held in English.
“A Journey of Exploration and Discoveries”
A talk with NASA representative Badri Younes, celebrated as part of the A2A Program organized by the United States Embassy in Madrid.
A visual exploration of all of the amazing science across the solar system and the universe that has been – and continues to be – enabled by NASA's robotic missions and deep space telescopes. The presentation will first set the stage with a brief overview of space communications and navigation, including NASA's deep space network, and highlighting the Canberra Deep Space Communications Complex. Mr. Younes will also explore some of the big questions NASA and its partners are still seeking to answer as we reach further into space. NASA's major areas of study—the Earth, the sun, the planets, and the universe beyond—as well as topics such as astrophysics, the big bang, black holes, and dark matter will also be discussed.
Badri A. Younes is the Deputy Associate Administrator for Space Communications and Navigation (SCaN). He is responsible for NASA's space communications and navigation infrastructure and services, as well as data standards and spectrum. Mr. Younes manages the SCAN Program at NASA Headquarters and oversees all NASA telecommunications and navigation projects and networks, including NASA's Space Network (SN), Near-earth Network (NEN), and Deep Space Network (DSN). Mr. Younes is also responsible for the development of enabling technology and capabilities critical to meeting the Agency's vision for an integrated SCaN architecture aligned with NASA's future space exploration needs.
Prior to returning to NASA in 2007, Mr. Younes was the DoD Director for Spectrum Management with responsibility for spectrum policy and strategic planning and implementation for the Department of Defense. Under his leadership, the Department has successfully negotiated major win-win agreements with the FCC, NTIA, and US private sector. Mr. Younes' experience spans over twenty-eight years of leadership in microwave and RF systems engineering and technology. He holds a Masters in Electronics Engineering from Catholic University of America.
Event in English.