Joann Yap

HEO • Senior Partnerships Manager

Joann Yap leads HEO’s partnerships across APAC and EMEA, scaling the company’s non-Earth imaging network across the Earth-Moon system. She drives strategic collaborations with commercial operators, defence primes, and government agencies to expand sensor coverage and deliver in-orbit insights for mission-critical space, defence, and security operations.

Founded in 2016, HEO is the first commercial company to offer in-orbit satellite inspection services using Non-Earth Imagery. Its purpose-built cameras, autonomous software, and access to third-party sensors provide on-demand imagery to visually identify spacecraft, verify deployments, and diagnose anomalies. These insights enhance transparency in space, protect critical infrastructure, and extend satellite lifetimes.

With a background in space law, Joann champions responsible and sustainable space development through cross-sector collaboration and international engagement.

Events

International Astronautical Congress 2025

29 September - 3 October 2025

Sydney, Australia

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