Roundtable experts will strategize on how to advance space weather forecasting and research efforts, and improve preparedness for space weather events. Roundtable experts will strategize on how to advance space weather forecasting and research efforts, and improve preparedness for space weather events. LOUISVILLE, Co., July 13, 2022 — The U.S. National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine selected Dr. Geoff Crowley, CEO and Founder of Louisville-based Orion Space Solutions, to co-chair its recently created Government-University-Commercial Space Weather Roundtable. Created to expand public understanding of space weather’s social and economic impact, the roundtable realizes a recommendation of the Promoting Research and Observations of Space Weather to Improve the Forecasting of Tomorrow (PROSWIFT) Act, which became law in October 2020. Roundtable members will facilitate exchange of information and understanding among government participants in the Space Weather Operations, Research, and Mitigation (SWORM) Interagency Working Group, the academic community, and the commercial space weather sector to support space weather-related decisions. The roundtable includes 17 space weather experts and stakeholders selected from government, industry, and academia. The group will focus on issues including developing resilience to severe space weather events, communication of risk from space weather events, and identifying steps to improve research to operations and operations to research pathways. “Space weather forecasting is in infancy as compared to weather forecasting – leveraging PROSWIFT direction, the U.S. Government hopes to expand public awareness of potentially disastrous effects of severe space weather on ground-based and space-based assets,” explains Crowley. “The group includes scientists, engineers and policy experts, and environmental (Earth, space, and Sun) professionals who will help identify pathways to improve the nation’s space weather understanding and actionable responses to extreme events.” In convening senior-level decision makers, scientists, and industry experts, the Space Weather Roundtable will facilitate advances in the scientific knowledge of space weather phenomena, forecasting of space weather events, and impacts of space weather on Earth. “Since inception in 2005, Orion Space Solutions has taken a similar approach, turning scientific understanding of space into actionable information that supports our customers and the public good,” Crowley says. Previous Next Jul 27, 2022 OSS Founder and CEO Co-chairs New National Academies of Sciences Space Weather Roundtable

At Orion Space Solutions, we develop thoughtful solutions to solve complex challenges across a multitude of fields. Our customized technology and data solutions are used to achieve greater space domain awareness, understand the broader impacts of climate change, and strengthen our national security. SCIENCE AND DATA ANALYTICS At Orion Space Solutions, we develop thoughtful solutions to solve complex challenges across a multitude of fields. Our customized technology and data solutions are used to achieve greater space domain awareness, understand the broader impacts of climate change and strengthen our national security. Building on a foundation of space science We believe that science is paramount. That’s why we apply it to everything that we do. With decades of experience in science, engineering and data analytics, our team utilizes deep scientific understanding and expertise in every aspect of space physics to produce new interpretations of data and model output, and new insights and discoveries for our customers. CONTACT US Observation System Simulation Experiments (OSSEs) Orion’s software tools quantify the impact of various measurements for both ionospheric and thermospheric specification, enabling vital ‘analysis of alternatives’ exercises, and helping to maximize the utility of new sensors through OSSEs. With Orion’s OSSE Tool (OSSET), government agencies can realize millions of dollars in savings by preventing the deployment of unnecessary or redundant sensors. OSSET also offers users a numerical experiment that provides critical data to better inform these complex and expensive choices. Intelligent data for a smarter planet Creating actionable insights is the goal of all of Orion’s technological development. We support a multitude of industries and services that are essential for living not only in a smarter nation—but on a smarter planet. TROPOSPHERIC WEATHER Atmospheric data collection and modeling for weather forecasting, managing economic impact and business interruption and long-term climate change insight. COMMUNICATIONS From GPS to the various communication methods we use, our atmospheres affect how we use these devices and their ability to function when needed. SPACE ENVIRONMENT MONITORING AND RISK MANAGEMENT Using data to help government and commercial entities manage risk for launch decisions and space operational hazards to humans, property and spacecraft. CLIMATE CHANGE Collecting and analyzing actionable intelligence for governments and businesses to operate more efficiently, profitably, and with greater social responsibility related to our resources, our environment and the sustainability of our planet. SPACE TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT Orion’s data and modeling tools help mission managers operate spacecraft more efficiently and safely through improved orbital analysis. AGRICULTURE Water, food and oxygen are the most critical elements to human existence on Earth. Collecting and analyzing atmospheric and terrestrial data to produce, sustain and protect these resources.

Orion's Leadership Team CHAD FISH President and GM DARLA AMMIDOWN Chief of Staff WILL ARMIJO VP, Space Systems ROBERT BAGGIANI VP, Business Operations CRYSTAL FRAZIER VP, Engineering, Calibration and Testing DAN KNIGHT VP, Sensors and Data Integration JOHN NOTO, Ph.D. Chief Scientist JUNK WILSON VP, Business Development Our Leadership Our expert leadership team represents top talent from across government, academia and contracting who are passionate about the limitless power of science. They harness that power to develop novel space-based solutions to solve our customers’ most complex space-related national security and intelligence challenges.

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