Better Satellite World: The State of Space in the State

In this rebroadcast of the December edition of the New York Space Business Roundtable, the conversation is taken to the next level by grounding it in a shared, evidence-based understanding of the current state of space and satellite activity in New York State. This session features Empire Space, whose research, census work, and ecosystem mapping anchor the discussion.  We will also have two spotlight sessions, each featuring a New York–based company operating at very different edges of the space economy. Together, the speakers offer a composite picture of where New York's space sector actually stands as we head into 2026. Featured speakers include: Patrick Chase, Founder - Empire Space Kaylon Paterson, Founder & CEO, Patterson Aerospace Systems  Maxine Hoover, Director of Communications, Mars Ocean Analog