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The 'New Space' Era: Competition and Technological Innovation

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Christopher Quilty

Co-CEO and President, Quilty Space
Chris Quilty Co-CEO and President, Quilty Space. Chris Quilty began making his footprint in the satellite & space sector as a trusted authority, media pundit, and twice-recognized Wall Street Journal “Best on the Street” analyst more than two decades ago while serving as a sell-side analyst for Raymond James. Chris initiated coverage on the space industry in the mid-2000s and has subsequently published hundreds of reports on company-specific performance, macroeconomic trends, and sector-wide analyses. Leveraging his vast space industry knowledge and a commitment to thought-leading research, Chris co-founded Quilty Space (formerly Quilty Analytics) in 2016. He is regarded as a valued source of industry insight across all verticals of the space ecosystem — from manufacturing and launch through satcom, EO, hardware, and downstream analytics. He is a frequent advisor to the full range of satellite and space investors and stakeholders, including prime contractors, government agencies, satellite operators, component suppliers, and tech companies. Chris earned a B.S. in Systems Engineering from the U.S. Naval Academy and an MBA from The University of Chicago.