SpaceCom | Space Congress Day 1 Closing Keynote

• The Spirit of Space Award, Presented by The Astronauts Memorial Foundation
  • Honors an exceptional individual whose contributions have profoundly shaped the American space program and reflects the courage, dedication, and spirit of our fallen heroes memorialized at the National Space Mirror Memorial.
  • Recipients embody the values of sacrifice and perseverance, ensuring that the aspirations of the past are carried forward into the future of space exploration through assured access to space. 

The Spirit of Space Award will be presented annually at SpaceCom | Space Congress in Orlando, Florida. 

• Keynote: Maj Gen Steve “Bucky” Butow, USAF, Military Deputy of the Defense Innovation Unit (DIU), Office of the Secretary of Defense