Developed in partnership with the 49th Space Congress, expect an enhanced, progressive program that provides the latest-breaking big picture perspectives and critical industry outlooks from topic experts from various agencies, progressive organizations, and beyond.
Participate in formalized sessions, high-profile keynote presentations, dynamic round-table discussions and breakout sessions.
TRACKS & SESSION OVERVIEW:
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This track will cover how on-planet, end-use industries benefit from the data and technologies derived from commercial space development and how they can further capitalize on them. Topics include end-use case studies, addressing climate change, increasing sustainability, developing end-user customer bases, research needs, creating global standards and more.
Sessions include:
- Extracting Intelligence Space & Terrestrial Data
- Leveraging Satellite Data to Secure Our Planet
- Developing Space Ecosystems to Match the Demand of Commercial Innovation
- Awesome Research
- Training for Humans in Space Environments
- Earth-based Simulations for Future Space Systems & Exploration Missions
- Filling the Gaps in a Commercially Viable Supply Chain
- What's Next for Space Tourism?
Focused on optimizing off-planet commercialization, this track will focus on strategies and required technologies for in-space infrastructure, managing space debris through data-driven infrastructure, preparing for future commercial space stations, securing connectivity and beyond.
Sessions include:
- Mission Critical Connectivity
- Space Stations of the Future
- Commercializing NASA & DoD Services & Systems
- Tracking & Managing Space Debris
- Disruptors Setting the Pace of Commercial Innovation
- The Satellite Revolution
- Preparing to Live Off-Planet
Understand the complexities of cislunar, lunar colonization, deep space propulsion, reaching Mars & Venus, long-term human space flight, and more.
Sessions include:
- Getting to the Moon
- Cis-Lunar: What Lies Between?
- Lunar Colonization
- Deep Space Propulsion
- The Future with Artemis
- Advancements in Biotechnology
- The New Space Race
Covering critical elements required to enable a viable commercial industry, topics include spaceport/ground infrastructure, cloud-based systems and cybersecurity, long-term space flight support, and developing the next generation of space industry professionals.
Sessions include:
- Agriculture Infrastructure: What's for Lunch?
- Cybersecurity Infrastructure
- Common Use Commercial Infrastructure
- Spaceports Around the World
- The Workforce We Need
- The Cloud Infrastructure
- Space Traffic Management
- Space Healthcare Infrastructure
On-Planet Industry Applications
This track will cover how on-planet, end-use industries benefit from the data and technologies derived from commercial space development and how they can further capitalize on them. Topics include end-use case studies, addressing climate change, increasing sustainability, developing end-user customer bases, research needs, creating global standards and and more.
Extracting Intelligence from Space & Terrestrial Data
In this session we will discuss how data is captured, and exploited for maximum value and the challenges and opportunities can you meld public/private and open data.
Graham Wild
Senior Lecturer, University of New South Wales
Luciano Giesso
International Sales Director, SatellogicLeveraging Satellite Data to Secure Our Planet
Monitoring data from space is critical for pursuing our commercial space projects, but also for monitoring – and therefore adapting – our climate change and disaster prevention efforts. This session will cover how technologies such as AI and satellite imaging are helping us track our planet's health and inform eco-driven practices.
Dan Katz
CEO and Co-founder, Relativity Ventures
Lauren Guy
CTO & Founder, ASTERRADeveloping Space Ecosystems to Match the Demand of Commercial Innovation
Space ecosystems are continuously expanding in many locations across the nation, which is essential as the existing government-owned infrastructure is not currently capable of meeting present day demand. This expansion drives growth across an entire ecosystem both inside and outside the spaceport gates.
Jonathan Volk
Sr. Manager, In-Space Manufacturing & Advanced Materials, Sierra Space
Ken Davidin
Owner, Impossible Research LLC (IRL)
Steve Lloyd
Chief Development Officer, All PointsCutting Edge Research Results
In this session, you'll hear about the latest research projects such as the findings from the ISU Project focused on space for non-space applications, learn about a student research program on the ISS and new suborbital programs, and so much more.
Kim Ellis Hayes
CEO, Hayes Group LLC
Raphael Roettgen
Partner, E2MC Ventures
Beth Mund
CEO, Stellar Communications and Host, Casual Space Podcast, Stellar Communications and Casual SpaceTraining for Humans in Space Environments
Preparing for sustained human presence in space will require extensive research, training, technological advancements. Learn more about the transfer and retention of training in analog and virtual spaceflight environments.
Ben Stanley
Researcher, Stevens Institute of Technology
Dr. Erik Seedhouse
Associate Professor, Space Operations, Embry Riddle
Earth-Based Simulations for Future Space Systems & Exploration Missions
This technical session will focus on the systems and technology required to create dependable on-planet simulations in preparation for future space systems and space exploration. Topics to include digital engineering, digital twinning, simulation standardization, communication system designs, and more.
Bjorn Moller
President, Pitch Technologies
Brian Geisel
CEO, Geisel Software
Mark Lombardi
Satellite and Space Workflow Solutions Architect, Keysight Technologies
Naushad Rahman
CEO, Delta-V Robotics
Damon Curry
Business Development Manager, Pitch Technologies USFilling the Gaps in a Commercially Viable Supply Chain
Success in space will be highly dependent on a well-established and prepared supply chain. Hear more about the business cases that will ensure we have a reliable, rapid deployment infrastructure in place.
Pratish Shah
Defense Systems, Inc.
Scott Hanson
Chief Financial Officer, Burgoon Company
What's Next for Space Tourism?
As barriers to space access are removed for civilians, and flights become more frequent and economical, the need for infrastructure to support a global space tourism industry is growing. Panelists will discuss the supporting services required on the ground and in space to meet the growing demand for commercial space flight.
Cherie Matthew
Architect, Jacobs
George Nield
President, Commercial Space Technologies, LLC
Sharon Hagle
CEO & Founder, SpaceKids GlobalOff-Planet Commercialization
Focused on optimizing off-planet commercialization, this track will focus on strategies and required technologies for in-space infrastructure, managing space debris through data-driven infrastructure, preparing for future commercial space stations, securing connectivity and beyond.
Mission Critical Connectivity
On-orbit connectivity between satellite, space stations, and launch vehicles is increasingly critical to ensure crew, spacecraft and earth-based communications teams can accomplish their mission objectives. Learn about the communications infrastructures required to establish resilient connectivity in space.
Brian Barnett
Founder & CEO, Solstar Space Company
Devin Dickens
Sr. Business Development Manager, Axient Corporation
Jacqueline Good
Founder & CEO, Magnestar Inc.Space Stations of the Future
Future commercial stations will become commercial LEO destinations for people, equipment and research to support space travel, research and commercial projects. Learn how we can prepare these stations for in-space operations, international partnership, as well as LEO and ground-infrastructure needs.
Dr. Erica Rodgers
Science & Technology Partnership Lead, Office of Technology, Policy, and Strategy
Kathryn Lueders
Associate Administrator for Space Operations, NASA
Ken Shields
Sr. Director, Business Development-Commercial Markets, Sierra Space CorpCommercializing NASA & DoD Services & Systems
Federal agencies are seeking a more sustainable path where in-space services can be transitioned from government-owned and operated to being managed by commercial industry. Hear from NASA and industry representatives about their transition to commercialized services.
Brian Rider
CTO, LeoStella
Gregory Heckler
Acting Director of the Commercial Services Office, NASA SCaN
Thomas Kacpura
Deputy Project Manager of the Communications Service Project, NASA Glenn Research Center Devin Dickens
Sr. Business Development Manager, Axient CorporationTracking & Managing Space Debris
Making spaceflight – and our planet – safer will be heavily reliant on our ability to safely track and manage space debris. The session will cover methods and technologies for identifying and removing orbital space debris.
John Dargin
Founder & President, Ironstar Engineering
Melanie Stricklan
Founder & CEO, Slingshot Aerospace
Dr. Siamak Hesar
Co-Founder & CEO, Kayhan Space CorpDisruptors Setting the Pace of Commercial Innovation
As start-ups and private companies continue to have more access to funding, they are driving innovation at an unprecedented pace. Disruption will soar and our space projects will move faster than ever. How will these companies work with legacy government agencies on shared goals and missions?
Joseph Kroener
Director, NASA Partnership Office, NASA
Mark Boggett
CEO, Seraphim SpacePreparing to Live Off Planet
As we begin to move towards a space faring civilization, we need to design business operations and the supporting space technologies to live off planet. Discover the practical considerations related to the design, development and operation for human occupation in space and its supportive operational infrastructure.
Justin Annibali
CEO, Global Space Exchange, Inc.
Patrick Ferrell
Senior Engineer, re:3D Inc.
Trevor Hehn
OrbitsEdgeThe Satellite Revolution
Satellites are evolving based on our needs for flexibility for on and off planet projects. How do we leverage small sats for exploration? How do pre-launch operations need to change? How can we produce cost effective, high performance solutions to support our satellite networks?
Austin Link
Co-Founder, Starfish Space
Dan Ciccateri
Vice President and General Manager, Launch Support Services, Space Prep, All Points
Jeroen Wink
Chief Revenue Officer & Co-founder, Dawn Aerospace
Matthew Voss
Chief Operations Officer, NearSpace Launch Inc. (NSL)Space Exploration
Focused on extending our reach and knowledge of space, this track focuses on exploration projects to the Moon, Mars, Venus, and beyond. Topics will include cislunar, lunar colonization, plans to reach Mars and Venus, deep space travel, long-term human space flight, and beyond.
Getting to the Moon: Artemis 1 Mission
With the Artemis I mission, the U.S. is on track to have an established presence on and around the Moon. Hear progress updates from NASA and Industry leaders and what big projects are coming next.Cislunar: Between the Earth and the Moon
Reliable and autonomous navigation beyond GEO as missions move into lunar orbit will be critical to achieving future mission objectives. Speakers will provide updates NASA's CAPSTONE mission and new technologies designed to provide navigation solutions in cislunar space.Long-term Human Habitation on the Moon
Topic experts will set the expectations, bring forth the challenges and needs for lunar spaceport construction, required technologies to support a lunar habitat and more.Deep Space Propulsion
This session will delve into the development of nuclear power systems that will act as the foundation for deep space exploration to the moon, Mars and beyond.Importance of Exploration Public Outreach and Engagement
The Artemis mission will require decades of public support, particularly among the next generation. It will be vital to garner support in Washington and the nation as a whole. This panel will speak to how the Artemis program will generate national pride, STEM inspiration, new technologies, high quality jobs, economic development and national prosperity.The New Space Race
The new space race is here. To maintain an advantage, the United State's will need to capitalize on opportunity and overcome challenges to develop its space industrial base. Speakers will share insights derived from key space leaders across government, industry and academia that will set priorities and direction for the U.S. space industry.Standardizing Space Data Formats
In order to be interoperable in the space domain, all public-private contracts need to have stated and required data format standards. As emerging commercial technologies continue to provide new capabilities, standardizing how data is collected and delivered will be critical to leveraging industry innovation. Hear from members of the Geospatial Intelligence Space Standards Working Group that are working to develop future data format standards in order for imaging to be interoperable in the space domain.Building Commercial Infrastructure
Focused on optimizing off-planet commercialization, this track will focus on strategies and required technologies for in-space infrastructure, managing space debris through data-driven infrastructure, preparing for future commercial space stations, securing connectivity and beyond.
Food & Water Infrastructure: What's for Lunch?
As the length of space travel continues to expand, food production for long-haul flights and missions is becoming more complex. This panel will cover industrial food production in space including biological regenerative systems, robotic kitchens, and more.
Barry Finger
VP Engineering & Chief Engineer, Paragon Space Development Corporation
Carla Uyeda
Entrepreneur, CHEF in Space, LLC
Dr. Jack Gregg
Adjunct Professor, Author, Whittier CollegeCybersecurity Infrastructure
Cybersecurity in the highly contested space domain is paramount to maintaining superiority and protecting our assets in orbit and here on earth. This session will discuss methods to establish resiliency within our systems and how to navigate evolving regulations.
Elizabeth Huy
VP of Service Lines, Alluvionic, Inc.
George Kiersted
President & CEO, ECURON, Inc.
Sid Kaul
Chief Innovation OfficerCommon Use Commercial Infrastructure
As launch demand increases, the development of common use commercial infrastructure around spaceports will become a top priority. Speakers will discuss how to build the logistics and technical support required to keep up with the increasing launch cadence.
Burton Catledge
CEO, Launch On Demand
Kevin Brown
Sr. Vice President of Space Prep, All PointsThe Cloud Infrastructure
Although it's one of the least discussed topics in space, cloud infrastructure, particularly Edge Computing, is becoming a critical component of our on-orbit operations. Our cloud data platform needs to be autonomous and flexible to enable maneuverability, reliable comms, seamless data sharing, and more.
Dennis Gatens
CEO & Co-Founder, LEOcloud, Inc
Lisa Kuo
VP of Strategic Sales, Ramon.Space
Mattias Bergström
Lead Product Architect
Theo Laughner
Director of Engineering and Geospatial Services, Lifescale AnalyticsSpaceports Around the World
This international outlook of current and in-development spaceports will help optimize a well-connected global network of spaceports. From sea-based spaceports to airport-based spaceports, panelists will share their advice on building and operating an agile, connected facility.
Janice Starzyk
Vice President of Government Operations, Virgin Orbit
Melissa Thorpe
Director, Spaceport Cornwall
Tom Marotta
CEO & Founder, The Spaceport Company George Nield
President, Commercial Space Technologies, LLCThe Workforce We Need
The expanding commercial space industry is creating immense demand for a highly-qualified and diverse workforce. This session will discuss ways to find specialized employees you need and how we can create educational opportunities to keep the employee pipeline full.
Andrew Shields
President, Naut Normal
Dr. Mahantesh Hiremath
Vice President, SC Solutions
Shelli Brunswick
COO, Space Foundation
Elizabeth Kennick
President, Teachers in SpaceSpace Traffic Management
This session will elaborate on the utter importance of creating universally accepted operating rules and standards for better debris mitigation, space traffic management, asteroid detection, and resource identification.
Araz Feyzi
Co-Founder & CEO, Kayhan Space Melanie Stricklan
Founder & CEO, Slingshot Aerospace
Dr. Joel Sercel
Founder & CEO, TransAstra CorporationSpace Healthcare Infrastructure
This panel will cover first response training for astronauts, ground-based medical support, mental health solutions, and the integration of advanced technology such as artificial intelligence, haptics, mixed reality and spatial computing to support astronauts.
Emmy Jewell
CTO & Co-Founder, AvatarMEDIC Inc
Maria Harney
Psychiatrist, Scientist, www.MMAARS.com
Susan Jewell
CEO, AvatarMEDIC Inc
Jay Velasco
CMO, AvatarMEDIC
Tamara Pack
CIO, AvatarMEDICTINA Talks
Space Marketing: Competing in the New Commercial Space Industry
Izzy House
Author and Podcast Host, Space MarketingBuilding the Infrastructure
Les Lake
Vice President, Business Development, All Points
GITAI Space Robotic Systems
Keiko Nakamura-Messenger
Director of Business Development, GITAI USA Inc.The Sky is NOT the Limit – Winning the Second Space Race…Together
Robert Katz
CEO & Executive Director, World Innovation NetworkGeopolitics of Crew Selection and Intellectual Property Rights on Inner Planetary Space Exploration
Mary Paulet
Talon Analystics and Situational Awareness
Economic Growth and National Competitiveness Impacts of the Artemis Program
Patrick Besha
…Lunar Habits
