Harry Cikanek

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) • Director, Center for Satellite Applications and Research (Retired), Satellite and Information Service

Mr. Cikanek retired from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) at the beginning of 2021 after serving four years as Director of the Center for Satellite Applications and Research (STAR), providing leadership and oversight of NOAA satellite remote sensing science and application to NOAA’s diverse missions. Prior to this position, Mr. Cikanek served five years as the first Director of the Joint Polar Satellite System, guiding its formation from the cancelled National Polar Orbiting Environmental Satellite System to a robust multi-decade five satellite operational program. Before joining NOAA, Mr. Cikanek served 30 years at NASA. He continues to stay professionally active with part time consulting and service as an adjunct faculty member of the City University of New York Remote Sensing Earth System Institute (CUNY-CREST).

Events

International Astronautical Congress 2025

29 September - 3 October 2025

Sydney, Australia

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International Astronautical Congress 2023

2-6 October 2023

Baku, Azerbaijan

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International Astronautical Congress 2022

18-22 September 2022

Paris, France

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International Astronautical Congress 2021

25-29 October 2021

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

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International Astronautical Congress 2019

21-25 October 2019

Washington, United States

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International Astronautical Congress 2018

1–5 October 2018

Bremen, Germany

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International Astronautical Congress 2017

25-29 September 2017

Adelaide, Australia

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