WINDSOR LOCKS, Conn.,
May 8, 2019 /PRNewswire/
-- Collins Aerospace Systems, a unit of United Technologies
Corp. (NYSE: UTX), is working with the U.S. Department of Commerce
International Trade Administration to launch the space industry's
first International Space Trade Summit in Hartford, May 19 -
21. The event, at the Hartford Marriott Downtown, will bring
together space agencies and suppliers, large and small, from
the United States, Australia, Canada, New
Zealand and the United
Kingdom to network and discover new ways of working together
to meet the needs of the space industry. Collins Aerospace and
United Technologies Corp. are co-sponsors of the event.
Opening remarks will be presented by Dan
Burbank, senior technical fellow for Collins Aerospace and
retired NASA astronaut, on the importance of working together at an
international level for the future of space exploration. Collins
Aerospace will display its Extravehicular Mobility Unit (EMU),
known as the space suit, during the summit and several subject
matter experts will participate in speaking panels.
The summit will also include a variety of high-profile guest
speakers including Connecticut
Congressman Joe Courtney and
Congressman John Larson, as well as
key representatives from NASA and multiple international space
agencies.
"The future of space exploration will require cooperation across
multiple industries, small businesses, primes and OEMs," said
Gail Baker, vice president, ISR and
Space Solutions for Collins Aerospace. "This summit is an excellent
way for aerospace companies to connect and discover how they can be
involved in the opportunities available in the space industry."
During the summit, topics will include space commercialization,
industry trends and procurement, key priorities for space and how
to do business with space agencies. To learn more about the
International Space Trade Summit and who can participate visit:
https://intltradesummit.com.
About Collins Aerospace
Collins Aerospace Systems, a
unit of United Technologies Corp. (NYSE: UTX), is a leader in
technologically advanced and intelligent solutions for the global
aerospace and defense industry. Created in 2018 by bringing
together UTC Aerospace Systems and Rockwell Collins, Collins
Aerospace has the capabilities, comprehensive portfolio and
expertise to solve customers' toughest challenges and to meet the
demands of a rapidly evolving global market. For more information,
visit CollinsAerospace.com.
About United Technologies Corporation
United Technologies Corp., based in Farmington, Connecticut, provides
high-technology systems and services to the building and aerospace
industries. By combining a passion for science with precision
engineering, the company is creating smart, sustainable solutions
the world needs. For more information about the company, visit our
website at www.utc.com or follow us on Twitter: @UTC.
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