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Jean-François Boutillon
Constellation Architect
Thales Alenia Space
Jean-François Boutillon, from Thales Alenia Space, is a senior constellation system architect. He has been working on constellations for more than 12 years, on many different constellations (including Iridium, lightspeed, O3B…) from early capture phase to full turnkey constellation project. He has initiated several tools for constellation sizing and architecting(capacity computation, optimal coverage under constraint, optimal ground segment …). Jean-François Boutillon is also involved in training futures generations of engineers by giving courses in universities and engineering schools, and by training newly hired people in Thales Alenia space that aim at working in constellations.
Courses
A thorough overview of satellite connectivity and navigation where we investigate the technical, financial and business aspects linking market requirements to technical capabilities whilst considering the crucial aspects of costs and financing.