Dara Panahy, who leads Milbank LLP’s Transportation and Space practice in Washington, DC, moderated the “Meeting the Moment: Manufacturing Strategies for a Rapidly Expanding Space Economy” panel at the Satellite Innovation conference on October 29, 2025 in Silicon Valley, California. Panelists discussed changes, opportunities and challenges within the space economy and space infrastructure; navigating manufacturers’ supply chain issues; In-Space Servicing, Assembly and Manufacturing; emerging technologies and more.
Satellite Innovation, which takes place at the Computer History Museum annually during the first two days of Silicon Valley Space Week, is a key conference focused on advancing the technical frontier of the space industry. Silicon Valley Space Week (SVSW) has been the premier gathering for the global space industry, bringing together leaders from commercial markets, defense and government.
Also head of Milbank’s Space Business practice globally, Mr. Panahy’s practice focuses on the representation of satellite and space infrastructure operators, aerospace manufacturers, launch services providers, communications companies, banks, private equity firms and hedge funds in debt and equity offerings, project, structured and vendor financings, mergers & acquisitions, financial restructurings and negotiating commercial contracts.
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