Matthew Harris
Space Focus Area Lead
QinetiQ US
Matthew Harris is the Space Focus Area Lead for QinetiQ US, where he serves as a strategic advisor in the space domain, leveraging his expertise in mission operations, consulting, transformation, and data and technology solutions. As a published author and thought leaders, Mr. Harris specializes in integrating systems into both current and future architectures, particularly in the space domain and across multi-domain terrestrial scenarios. With over two decades of experience working with government agencies, Mr. Harris has contributed in areas of strategic planning, programmatic support, and subject matter expertise. His career includes roles at the National Defense University, United States Space Force, Missile Defense Agency, and Department of Homeland Security.
QinetiQ US
PANEL: ENABLING THE SPACE ECONOMY, AND THIS STARTS WITH LAUNCH PAD SYSTEMS
The global space economy is projected to grow from about $500 billion today to more than $1.8 trillion within the next 10 years. Communications, navigation, and earth observation are among the most important applications today, and they will continue to grow.
