This FREE live webinar is the first in our series of seminars, “Talking on COTS for Space with Dan Friedlander.” Introduction to COTS in space, covering key challenges, myths, policies, and uses in CubeSats and automotive systems.
COTS in Space is not new (some 25 years). However, the users are not always aware of the complexity of the subject. For managing the issue, multidisciplinary technical knowledge is required.
Given the complexity and wide perimeter of the subject, we have prepared a series of short presentations to ease the comprehension of this topic.
The presentations address various aspects of the COTS in Space issue: debunking myths, evolution, ideology, automotive, barriers to be overcome, RHA Component vs. Product, New Space CubeSats, policy-making progress, and pragmatic policy.
IAttending this webinar will provide the audience with a complete view from our expert, starting with an introductory presentation to go deeper into all aspects that might arise when using COTS in Hi-Rel applications, like usage principles, debunking myths, automotive components, CubeSats, and many more.

Dan Friedlander
Graduated from the Engineering School at Tel Aviv University with a degree in physics (1965–1969), with 44 years of experience in Component Engineering at MBT/Israeli Aerospace Industries (1969–2013), serving as Head of Components Engineering. Responsibilities included all aspects of EEE components—such as policymaking, corporate-level standardization, and approval processes—for both military and space applications. Since 2013, has been active as an independent industry consultant.