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09:00
  1. Tangerine Ballroom
    90 mins
    • SpaceCom | Space Congress: Keynotes
    Opening NASA Executive Outlook- Jim Free (Video), A.C. Charania Space Economic Outlook- Kelli Kedis Ogborne Commercial Executive Outlook- Tom Vice, CEO, Sierra Space
11:00
  1. W340B
    60 mins
    • SpaceCom | Space Congress: Commercial Space Infrastructure
    In the evolving space industry, professionals from non-traditional backgrounds—such as marketing, law, and defense—are becoming essential drivers of innovation and growth. This panel will explore how ...
  2. W340A
    60 mins
    • SpaceCom | Space Congress: Emerging Technologies
    Join us for an inspiring discussion featuring four recent Astronaut Scholars from the Astronaut Scholarship Foundation, who are shaping the future of STEM and commercial space exploration. For 40 year ...
    FIT
  3. W330A
    60 mins
    • SpaceCom | Space Congress: On-Orbit Logistics
    As the number of satellites in orbit continues to rise, the space industry faces a critical decision on managing aging assets: should we prioritize satellite refueling to extend their operational life ...
    ita logo
  4. W331A
    60 mins
    • SpaceCom | Space Congress: Space Exploration
    The Artemis II flight test builds on the success of the uncrewed Artemis I in 2022. It will be NASA’s first mission with crew under the Artemis Program and will pave the way to land the first woman an ...
    amentum logo
13:30
  1. W340B
    60 mins
    • SpaceCom | Space Congress: Commercial Space Infrastructure
    As the new space economy expands from Low Earth Orbit (LEO) to the lunar surface and beyond, policymakers face challenges in stimulating and overseeing emerging capabilities like commercial space stat ...
  2. W340A
    60 mins
    • SpaceCom | Space Congress: Emerging Technologies
    As satellite constellations continue to expand rapidly, the space industry is facing a bottleneck in launch capacity, creating a demand for a new class of medium launch vehicles. Positioned between sm ...
  3. W330A
    60 mins
    • SpaceCom | Space Congress: On-Orbit Logistics
    The future of commercial space hinges on a data-driven economy reliant on AI and autonomous systems, essential for human safety and asset protection beyond Low Earth Orbit (LEO). As NASA explores the ...
    lifescale analytics logo
  4. W331A
    60 mins
    • SpaceCom | Space Congress: Space Exploration
    As the launch vehicle landscape rapidly evolves, NASA's Launch Services Program (LSP) is adapting to meet new challenges posed by increased launch cadence and a growing commercial presence. This panel ...
15:00
  1. W340B
    60 mins
    • SpaceCom | Space Congress: Commercial Space Infrastructure
    As commercial space launches accelerate, the demand for high-fidelity Flight Safety Analysis (FSA) to support launch licenses has intensified, revealing significant bottlenecks in the FAA approval pro ...
  2. W340A
    60 mins
    • SpaceCom | Space Congress: Emerging Technologies
    As the aerospace industry rapidly evolves, the integration of innovations and technologies becomes critical for both emerging and established companies. This panel will explore the challenges and oppo ...
  3. W330A
    60 mins
    • SpaceCom | Space Congress: On-Orbit Logistics
    On the path towards producing the first commercial products in orbit for use on Earth, human-rated stations and autonomous platforms must work in concert to build the future of manufacturing infrastru ...
  4. W331A
    60 mins
    • SpaceCom | Space Congress: Space Exploration
    Humans have always been drawn to explore, discover, and learn as much as we can about the world—and worlds—around us. This isn’t always easy, but it’s in our nature. For the benefit of all humanity, N ...
16:30
  1. Tangerine Ballroom
    45 mins
    • SpaceCom | Space Congress: Keynotes
11:00
  1. W340B
    60 mins
    • SpaceCom | Space Congress: Commercial Space Infrastructure
    As humanity advances into the space age, the threat landscape for satellites has evolved significantly, with cyber vulnerabilities becoming a major concern. This panel will examine the increasing risk ...
  2. W340A
    60 mins
    • SpaceCom | Space Congress: Emerging Technologies
    Artificial intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing the way space operations are conducted, enabling dynamic and autonomous capabilities that were previously impossible. This session will explore how AI a ...
    dell logo
  3. W330A
    60 mins
    • SpaceCom | Space Congress: On-Orbit Logistics
    As space becomes an increasingly contested and congested environment, the United States must enhance its Space Domain Awareness (SDA) to maintain its strategic advantage and ensure national security. ...
  4. W331A
    60 mins
    • SpaceCom | Space Congress: Space Exploration
    NASA’s new Exploration Extravehicular Mobility Unit (xEMU) spacesuit incorporates a range of cutting-edge technologies to enhance astronaut performance and safety during extravehicular activities (EVA ...
13:00
  1. W340B
    60 mins
    • SpaceCom | Space Congress: Commercial Space Infrastructure
    Public-private partnerships have transformed the space industry, enabling U.S.-based crewed flights to the International Space Station, the development of American rocket engines, and the innovative u ...
  2. W340A
    60 mins
    • SpaceCom | Space Congress: Emerging Technologies
    Digital models, generative design, and digital twins are revolutionizing the development and testing of commercial space applications by enabling rapid and cost-effective innovation. These technologie ...
  3. W330A
    60 mins
    • SpaceCom | Space Congress: On-Orbit Logistics
    As the space industry evolves, ground stations must be modernized to support a hybrid architecture that integrates communications, safety, and telemetry/data processing across diverse platforms. This ...
  4. W331A
    60 mins
    • SpaceCom | Space Congress: Space Exploration
    NASA and its national and international partners are developing the foundational systems needed for long-term Lunar exploration for the benefit of all with NASA’s Artemis campaign. Following the Artem ...
14:30
  1. W340B
    60 mins
    • SpaceCom | Space Congress: Commercial Space Infrastructure
    As demand for innovative space capabilities continues to grow from both the U.S. government and the commercial sector, the National Space Policy's emphasis on a "commercial-first" approach highlights ...
  2. W340A
    60 mins
    • SpaceCom | Space Congress: Emerging Technologies
    In-space manufacturing is revolutionizing the space industry by enabling the production, assembly, and repair of assets directly in orbit. This session will explore how advances in tele-manufacturing ...
  3. W330A
    60 mins
    • SpaceCom | Space Congress: On-Orbit Logistics
    The landscape of satellite communications is undergoing a transformative shift with the adoption of Free Space Optical Communications (FSOC). This panel will explore how FSOC offers significant advant ...
  4. W331A
    60 mins
    • SpaceCom | Space Congress: Space Exploration
    As the commercial space industry continues to expand, the demand for advanced propulsion solutions is outpacing supply, posing significant challenges for scaling up production and meeting mission requ ...
    BWXT
15:45
  1. Tangerine Ballroom
    45 mins
    • SpaceCom | Space Congress: Keynotes
    Boeing Discussion (Brandon Burroughs/TBD)- Confirmed Artemis II NASA Astronauts (invited)

 

Commercial Space Week Full Schedule

Commercial Space Week

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08:30
  1. W340A
    30 mins
    • Global Spaceport Alliance
    Sliver Sponsors: HDR, Inc and MITRE Corp.
09:00
  1. W340A
    20 mins
    • Global Spaceport Alliance
    Platinum Sponsor Welcome:Andrew Nelson, Vice President, RS&HDavid Luke, Director of Aerospace Programs, Merrick & Company
09:45
  1. W340A
    30 mins
    • Global Spaceport Alliance
10:45
  1. W340A
    15 mins
    • Global Spaceport Alliance
11:00
  1. W340A
    15 mins
    • Global Spaceport Alliance
    Break Sponsored by RS&H and Merrick & Company
11:15
  1. W340A
    15 mins
    • Global Spaceport Alliance
12:00
  1. W340A
    75 mins
    • Global Spaceport Alliance
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13:15
  1. W340A
    60 mins
    • Global Spaceport Alliance
14:15
  1. W340A
    30 mins
    • Global Spaceport Alliance
14:45
  1. W340A
    30 mins
    • Global Spaceport Alliance
    Break Sponsored by RS&H and Merrick & Company
15:15
  1. W340A
    20 mins
    • Global Spaceport Alliance
16:20
  1. W340A
    70 mins
    • Global Spaceport Alliance
17:30
  1. W340A
    60 mins
    • Global Spaceport Alliance
07:30
  1. West E/F Lobby
    60 mins
    • Other
08:30
  1. Tangerine Ballroom
    30 mins
    • Space Mobility
    The opening keynote at the Space Mobility Conference will address the critical mission of Space Systems Command and the Assured Access to Space (AATS) initiative. As space becomes an increasingly cont ...
09:00
  1. Tangerine Ballroom
    30 mins
    • Space Mobility
    A subject matter expert from the U.S. Space Force will deliver an unclassified threat briefing to kick off the Space Mobility Conference, setting the tone for the day’s discussions. The briefing will ...
09:30
  1. Tangerine Ballroom
    30 mins
    • Space Mobility
    Delivered by a senior AATS leader, this keynote will highlight the significant progress made over the past year in securing reliable space access through AATS's three core missions: delivering resilie ...
10:00
  1. West E/F Lobby
    30 mins
    • Other
11:30
  1. Tangerine Ballroom
    30 mins
    • Space Mobility
  2. Exhibit Floor, Booth #1420
    60 mins
    • TINA Talks
    Beyond Boldly Going:  Leveraging Science Fiction and Emerging Technologies to Shape the Future of Space InnovationLars R. "Jones" Vadjina, Future Dreams AFRL’s Approach to Maturing On-orbit Logistics ...
12:00
  1. West Building, Hall E
    90 mins
    • Other
  2. West Building, Hall E
    420 mins
    • Other
12:30
  1. Exhibit Floor, Booth #1420
    60 mins
    • TINA Talks
    GITAI's robotic innovations for on-orbit servicingSho Nakanose, GITAI Human Health in Space: Comparing Astronautic Exploration Missions and Civilian Space SettlementsMaria Harney, SynthetiCo 
13:30
  1. Tangerine Ballroom
    15 mins
    • Space Mobility
    A USSF senior leader will share insights on the current and near-term future of the U.S. Space Force budget. As USSF leadership seeks to expand its budget, he will set the stage and reiterate the cruc ...
  2. Exhibit Floor, Booth #1420
    60 mins
    • TINA Talks
    The Interplanetary Chamber of Commerce: Creating a Sustainable Economy for SpaceTony LaRosa, Interplanetary Chamber  Advanced Data Processing and the Evolving Role of the WarfighterAlec Leeseberg, Vel ...
13:45
  1. Tangerine Ballroom
    60 mins
    • Space Mobility
    Accelerating space innovation requires swift collaboration between government, industry, and investors to overcome financial challenges and bring breakthrough technologies to market as expeditiously a ...
14:30
  1. Exhibit Floor, Booth #1420
    60 mins
    • TINA Talks
    Elytra Space Mobility PlatformIsrael Figueroa, Firefly
14:45
  1. West E/F Lobby
    15 mins
    • Other
15:30
  1. Exhibit Floor, Booth #1420
    60 mins
    • TINA Talks
16:00
  1. West E/F Lobby
    30 mins
    • Other
16:30
  1. Tangerine Ballroom
    60 mins
    • Space Mobility
    What if commercial capabilities—like orbital refueling stations, in-space manufacturing, and autonomous spacecraft—were fully integrated into defense operations? This "What If?" panel explores the cri ...
    aerospace corp
  2. Exhibit Floor, Booth #1420
    60 mins
    • TINA Talks
17:30
  1. Tangerine Ballroom
    1 mins
    • Space Mobility
  2. W230CD
    60 mins
    • In-Conjunction Events
    Participate in a lively networking reception during Commercial Space Week, featuring insights rom prominent national defense experts and special guests as we explore the exciting future of space defen ...
  3. West Building, Hall E
    90 mins
    • Other
08:00
  1. West E/F Lobby
    60 mins
    • Other
09:00
  1. Tangerine Ballroom
    90 mins
    • SpaceCom | Space Congress: Keynotes
    Opening NASA Executive Outlook- Jim Free (Video), A.C. Charania Space Economic Outlook- Kelli Kedis Ogborne Commercial Executive Outlook- Tom Vice, CEO, Sierra Space
  2. West Building, Hall E
    450 mins
    • Other
10:30
  1. West E/F Lobby
    30 mins
    • Other
  2. Exhibit Floor, Booth #1420
    60 mins
    • TINA Talks
    Protecting Critical Infrastructure with Security and Resiliency in the New Space WarTim Winter, iDirect Swarming Outer Space : Coherent Spacecraft Swarms from Cislunar Space to Interstellar SpaceMarsh ...
11:00
  1. W340B
    60 mins
    • SpaceCom | Space Congress: Commercial Space Infrastructure
    In the evolving space industry, professionals from non-traditional backgrounds—such as marketing, law, and defense—are becoming essential drivers of innovation and growth. This panel will explore how ...
  2. W340A
    60 mins
    • SpaceCom | Space Congress: Emerging Technologies
    Join us for an inspiring discussion featuring four recent Astronaut Scholars from the Astronaut Scholarship Foundation, who are shaping the future of STEM and commercial space exploration. For 40 year ...
    FIT
  3. W330A
    60 mins
    • SpaceCom | Space Congress: On-Orbit Logistics
    As the number of satellites in orbit continues to rise, the space industry faces a critical decision on managing aging assets: should we prioritize satellite refueling to extend their operational life ...
    ita logo
  4. W331A
    60 mins
    • SpaceCom | Space Congress: Space Exploration
    The Artemis II flight test builds on the success of the uncrewed Artemis I in 2022. It will be NASA’s first mission with crew under the Artemis Program and will pave the way to land the first woman an ...
    amentum logo
11:30
  1. Exhibit Floor, Booth #1420
    60 mins
    • TINA Talks
    Commercial Space Standards - A Critical Driver for Resilient and Efficient Space Access & OperationsAndrew Nelson, RS&H TBD
12:00
  1. West Building, Hall E
    90 mins
    • Other
12:30
  1. Exhibit Floor, Booth #1420
    60 mins
    • TINA Talks
    The Waves of Space CommercializationDr. Andy Aldrin, ERAU Dr. Andy Aldrin's presentation uses the metaphor of surfing to explore the history and future of space commercialization, examining the evolut ...
13:30
  1. W340B
    60 mins
    • SpaceCom | Space Congress: Commercial Space Infrastructure
    As the new space economy expands from Low Earth Orbit (LEO) to the lunar surface and beyond, policymakers face challenges in stimulating and overseeing emerging capabilities like commercial space stat ...
  2. W340A
    60 mins
    • SpaceCom | Space Congress: Emerging Technologies
    As satellite constellations continue to expand rapidly, the space industry is facing a bottleneck in launch capacity, creating a demand for a new class of medium launch vehicles. Positioned between sm ...
  3. W330A
    60 mins
    • SpaceCom | Space Congress: On-Orbit Logistics
    The future of commercial space hinges on a data-driven economy reliant on AI and autonomous systems, essential for human safety and asset protection beyond Low Earth Orbit (LEO). As NASA explores the ...
    lifescale analytics logo
  4. W331A
    60 mins
    • SpaceCom | Space Congress: Space Exploration
    As the launch vehicle landscape rapidly evolves, NASA's Launch Services Program (LSP) is adapting to meet new challenges posed by increased launch cadence and a growing commercial presence. This panel ...
  5. Exhibit Floor, Booth #1420
    60 mins
    • TINA Talks
    The Future of LEO Constellation Control – Seamless, Resilient, Global ConnectivityMichael Maughan, Viasat Challenges to Civil-Military Collaboration in an Era of Great Power CompetitionLee Steinke, Ci ...
14:30
  1. West E/F Upper Lobby
    30 mins
    • Other
  2. Exhibit Floor, Booth #1420
    60 mins
    • TINA Talks
    From Starship to Supernova; Jeff Thornburg’s puzzle pieces to achieving orbital resiliency.Jeff Thornburg, Portal Space Systems
15:00
  1. W340B
    60 mins
    • SpaceCom | Space Congress: Commercial Space Infrastructure
    As commercial space launches accelerate, the demand for high-fidelity Flight Safety Analysis (FSA) to support launch licenses has intensified, revealing significant bottlenecks in the FAA approval pro ...
  2. W340A
    60 mins
    • SpaceCom | Space Congress: Emerging Technologies
    As the aerospace industry rapidly evolves, the integration of innovations and technologies becomes critical for both emerging and established companies. This panel will explore the challenges and oppo ...
  3. W330A
    60 mins
    • SpaceCom | Space Congress: On-Orbit Logistics
    On the path towards producing the first commercial products in orbit for use on Earth, human-rated stations and autonomous platforms must work in concert to build the future of manufacturing infrastru ...
  4. W331A
    60 mins
    • SpaceCom | Space Congress: Space Exploration
    Humans have always been drawn to explore, discover, and learn as much as we can about the world—and worlds—around us. This isn’t always easy, but it’s in our nature. For the benefit of all humanity, N ...
15:30
  1. Exhibit Floor, Booth #1420
    60 mins
    • TINA Talks
16:30
  1. Tangerine Ballroom
    45 mins
    • SpaceCom | Space Congress: Keynotes
17:30
  1. Rosen Centre Hotel - Signature 1
    90 mins
    • Other
08:00
  1. West E/F Lobby
    60 mins
    • Other
10:30
  1. West E/F Lobby
    30 mins
    • Other
  2. Exhibit Floor, Booth #1420
    60 mins
    • TINA Talks
    Moving Toward Routine: COSMIC Progress on National ISAM ObjectivesGreg Richardson, COSMIC The Criticality of Aerospace Medicine to the Future of Commercial SpaceflightRonak Shah, University of TX 
11:00
  1. W340B
    60 mins
    • SpaceCom | Space Congress: Commercial Space Infrastructure
    As humanity advances into the space age, the threat landscape for satellites has evolved significantly, with cyber vulnerabilities becoming a major concern. This panel will examine the increasing risk ...
  2. W340A
    60 mins
    • SpaceCom | Space Congress: Emerging Technologies
    Artificial intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing the way space operations are conducted, enabling dynamic and autonomous capabilities that were previously impossible. This session will explore how AI a ...
    dell logo
  3. W330A
    60 mins
    • SpaceCom | Space Congress: On-Orbit Logistics
    As space becomes an increasingly contested and congested environment, the United States must enhance its Space Domain Awareness (SDA) to maintain its strategic advantage and ensure national security. ...
  4. W331A
    60 mins
    • SpaceCom | Space Congress: Space Exploration
    NASA’s new Exploration Extravehicular Mobility Unit (xEMU) spacesuit incorporates a range of cutting-edge technologies to enhance astronaut performance and safety during extravehicular activities (EVA ...
11:30
  1. Exhibit Floor, Booth #1420
    60 mins
    • TINA Talks
    Beyond Lunar Bases And OutpostsManuel Pimenta, Virtual MoonNASA's Fission Surface Power Project: An Enabling Technology for Space ExplorationLindsay Kaldon, NASA Glen 
12:00
  1. West Building, Hall E
    60 mins
    • Other
12:30
  1. Exhibit Floor, Booth #1420
    60 mins
    • TINA Talks
    You Can't Build the Death Star Without Us! Building Scale For Commercial Space InfrastructureLee Rosen, ThinkOrbital Maynard Nexson
13:00
  1. W340B
    60 mins
    • SpaceCom | Space Congress: Commercial Space Infrastructure
    Public-private partnerships have transformed the space industry, enabling U.S.-based crewed flights to the International Space Station, the development of American rocket engines, and the innovative u ...
  2. W340A
    60 mins
    • SpaceCom | Space Congress: Emerging Technologies
    Digital models, generative design, and digital twins are revolutionizing the development and testing of commercial space applications by enabling rapid and cost-effective innovation. These technologie ...
  3. W330A
    60 mins
    • SpaceCom | Space Congress: On-Orbit Logistics
    As the space industry evolves, ground stations must be modernized to support a hybrid architecture that integrates communications, safety, and telemetry/data processing across diverse platforms. This ...
  4. W331A
    60 mins
    • SpaceCom | Space Congress: Space Exploration
    NASA and its national and international partners are developing the foundational systems needed for long-term Lunar exploration for the benefit of all with NASA’s Artemis campaign. Following the Artem ...
13:30
  1. Exhibit Floor, Booth #1420
    60 mins
    • TINA Talks
14:00
  1. West E/F Upper Lobby
    30 mins
    • Other
14:30
  1. W340B
    60 mins
    • SpaceCom | Space Congress: Commercial Space Infrastructure
    As demand for innovative space capabilities continues to grow from both the U.S. government and the commercial sector, the National Space Policy's emphasis on a "commercial-first" approach highlights ...
  2. W340A
    60 mins
    • SpaceCom | Space Congress: Emerging Technologies
    In-space manufacturing is revolutionizing the space industry by enabling the production, assembly, and repair of assets directly in orbit. This session will explore how advances in tele-manufacturing ...
  3. W330A
    60 mins
    • SpaceCom | Space Congress: On-Orbit Logistics
    The landscape of satellite communications is undergoing a transformative shift with the adoption of Free Space Optical Communications (FSOC). This panel will explore how FSOC offers significant advant ...
  4. W331A
    60 mins
    • SpaceCom | Space Congress: Space Exploration
    As the commercial space industry continues to expand, the demand for advanced propulsion solutions is outpacing supply, posing significant challenges for scaling up production and meeting mission requ ...
    BWXT
  5. Exhibit Floor, Booth #1420
    60 mins
    • TINA Talks
    Bioprinting Beyond Earth: Revolutionizing Life Support for Mars MissionsErik Seedhouse, ERAU
15:45
  1. Tangerine Ballroom
    45 mins
    • SpaceCom | Space Congress: Keynotes
    Boeing Discussion (Brandon Burroughs/TBD)- Confirmed Artemis II NASA Astronauts (invited)

 

Co-Located Conferences

Space Mobility Conference & Expo

January 28, 2025

The Space Mobility Conference began in 2023 as a joint effort between SpaceCom, the United States Space Force & Space Systems Command.

The program will focus on current threats to our authority in the space domain, the criticality of the demand signal, and the complexities of acquiring commercially-produced solutions to support our modern-day warfighters. 

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GSA Space Port

January 27, 2025

GSA's Annual Summit is the single largest meeting in the world that brings together spaceports, spaceport service providers, and those requiring diversified launch facilities.

During the summit, participants will collaborate on navigating source funding, policy, spaceport design & construction, and more–with the ultimate mission of creating a globally viable spaceport network and how to do so as expeditiously as possible. 

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EXPO:

Tuesday, January 28
12:00 PM - 7:00 PM (Welcome Reception)

Wednesday, January 29
9:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Thursday, January 30
9:00 AM - 3:45 PM