STWG: Data Centres in Space – the Why, the What, the How

22nd July 2026 from 12:10pm — 12:55pm • Online Event

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Join the STWG for a free online conversation with Executive Director and Chief Strategy Officer at CFMS Ltd, Dr Mark Woods, 22nd of July 12:10pm – 12:55pm.

Dr Mark Woods is a recognised expert in robotics, AI, autonomy, and space systems, with more than two decades of experience delivering research-led innovation from concept through to operational deployment. He has developed intelligent systems for some of the world’s most challenging environments, from industrial operations to planetary exploration, including leading the development of a key autonomy capability for the European Space Agency’s ExoMars rover mission.

Alongside a portfolio of patents, publications, and first-of-a-kind technology developments, he now serves as an Executive Director and Chief Strategy Officer at CFMS Ltd, he leads company strategy and strategic technical innovation programmes spanning AI, robotics, autonomy, and advanced digital infrastructure, including the development of CoSDac, the Collaborative Space Data Centre.

In the space domain he serves as an industrial and technical expert on the UKSpace Agency’s Space Exploration Advisory Committee (SEAC), Expert Advisory Group on Guidelines for Lunar Exploration (EAGGLE) and The Expert Advisory Group for the Future of Mars Exploration (EAGME). He has worked with, advised and collaborated with a wide variety of organisations including ESA, NASA JPL, NVIDIA, BP, and the UK government.

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