SpaceCom 2025

CONFERENCE: JANUARY 29-30, 2026
EXPO: JANUARY 28-30, 2026
ORLANDO, FL

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TINA Talks Day 1 Session 1

Exhibit Floor, Booth #719

90 mins
- TINA Talks
Speakers and Topics are listed below: Beyond Boldly Going: Leveraging Science Fiction and Emerging Technologies to Shape the Future of Space InnovationLars R. "Jones" Vadjina, Future Dreams GmbH GITAI ...

Lars R. "Jones" Vadjina, Managing Director & Innovation Manager - FUTURE DREAMS GmbH

Robert Vick, Space Logistics and Robotics Technical Area Lead - Air Force Research Lab

Sho Nakanose, CEO - GITAI

Industry Perspectives on Improving the Launch and Reentry License Process

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 ...

Wayne Monteith, Vice President and Project Manager - Bechtel National, Inc.

Dan Murray, Executive Director, Office of Operational Safety - Federal Aviation Administration

Todd Shull, Executive Director for Operations and Integration - Astrion

John Curry, Chief Mission Operations Officer - Sidus Space

Lars Hoffman, Vice President, National Security Sales - Blue Origin

SpaceCom | Space Congress Day 1 Closing Keynote

Tangerine Ballroom

45 mins
- SpaceCom | Space Congress: Keynotes
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 coura ...

Maj Gen Steve (Bucky) Butow, Military Deputy and Director, Space Portfolio - Defense Innovation Unit

Kathie Scobee Fulgham

Robert Cabana, Former NASA Associate Administrator - NASA

Thad Altman, Executive Director/CEO - The Astronauts Memorial Foundation

TINA Talks Day 3 Session 1

Exhibit Floor, Booth #719

60 mins
- TINA Talks
Speakers and Topics are listed below: Moving Toward Routine: COSMIC Progress on National ISAM ObjectivesDr. Monty Greer, The Aerospace Corporation The Criticality of Aerospace Medicine to the Future o ...

Ronak Shah, Director of Aerospace Medicine - The University of Texas Medical Branch

Monty Greer, Government Caucus Facilitator - The Aerospace Corporation

TINA Talks Day 3 Session 2

Exhibit Floor, Booth #719

60 mins
- TINA Talks
Speakers and Topics are listed below: Beyond Lunar Bases and OutpostsManuel Pimenta, Virtual Moon, LLC Bioprinting Beyond Earth: Revolutionizing Life Support for Mars MissionsErik Seedhouse, Embry-Ri ...

Manuel Pimenta, Founder and CEO - Virtual Moon, LLC

Erik Seedhouse, Associate Professor, Space Operations - Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

The Power of Public-Private Partnerships

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 ...

Mark Nappi, Senior Program Advisor for Space Exploration Initiatives - Boeing Exploration Systems

Robert Long, President & Chief Executive Officer - Space Florida

Richard Kniseley, Senior Materiel Leader, Commercial Space Office - USSF Space Systems Command

Kevin Brown, SVP Business Development - All Points Logistics

Jonathan Baker, Chief of Spaceport Development - NASA Kennedy Space Center

Commercial Space Week

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GSA Continental Breakfast & Check-In

W340A

30 mins
- Global Spaceport Alliance
Sliver Sponsors: HDR, Inc and MITRE Corp.

GSA Welcome

W340A

20 mins
- Global Spaceport Alliance
Platinum Sponsor Welcome:Andrew Nelson, Vice President, RS&HDavid Luke, Director of Aerospace Programs, Merrick & Company

James Causey, Executive Director - Global Spaceport Alliance

Chairman Report: Latest News Impacting the Spaceport Ecosystem

W340A

25 mins
- Global Spaceport Alliance
George Nield, Chair - Global Spaceport Alliance

GSA Keynote Presentation

W340A

30 mins
- Global Spaceport Alliance
Adam Oakes, Vice President, Launch Vehicles - Firefly Aerospace

FAA’s Office of Space Transportation – IAC Event Report & Milan Follow-Up

W340A

30 mins
- Global Spaceport Alliance
Kelvin Coleman, Associate Administrator for Commercial Space Transportation - Federal Aviation Administration

International Space University Education Initiative

W340A

15 mins
- Global Spaceport Alliance
John Wensveen, President - International Space University

Break Sponsored by RS&H and Merrick & Company

W340A

15 mins
- Global Spaceport Alliance

The Hague Institute Washington Compact Initiative

W340A

15 mins
- Global Spaceport Alliance
Sohair Salam, President - The Hague Institute

Ken Hodgkins, Co-Chair Off-World Approach - The Hague Institute for Global Justice

International Panel Discussion: Integrating Spaceflight Standards Globally

W340A

30 mins
- Global Spaceport Alliance
George Nield, Chair - Global Spaceport Alliance

Paul Cremin, Head of Spaceflight - Department for Transport – U.K.

Sean Mulligan, Deputy Executive Director and Chief Operating Officer - Virginia Commercial Space Flight Authority

Ed Baron, SVP, Chief Product Strategy - Parsons

Lunch Sponsored by BRPH & Group Photo

W340A

75 mins
- Global Spaceport Alliance

GSA Spaceport and Gold/Silver Sponsor Reports

W340A

60 mins
- Global Spaceport Alliance

Advisory Group Reports

W340A

30 mins
- Global Spaceport Alliance

Break Sponsored by RS&H and Merrick & Company

W340A

30 mins
- Global Spaceport Alliance

Space Force Spaceport of the Future Update

W340A

20 mins
- Global Spaceport Alliance
Mark Bontrager, Technical Director, Space Systems Command, Launch and Range Operations - United States Space Force

Panel: Remote vs. Population-Dense Spaceports: Challenges and Benefits

W340A

45 mins
- Global Spaceport Alliance
Lloyd Damp, CEO - Southern Launch

David Buck, President - BRPH Mission Solutions

Paulo Ricardo Braga Quental, Coordinator, Azores Mission Structure for Space - Portuguese Space Agency

Arturo Machuca, Director - Houston Spaceport

Shinichi Takata, Co-Founder and Director - Space Port Japan Association

Spaceports as an Economic Powerhouse Forum

W340A

70 mins
- Global Spaceport Alliance
James Causey, Executive Director - Global Spaceport Alliance

Andrew Nelson, Vice President - Aerospace, Chairman ASTM/F47 - RS&H, Inc. and ASTM F47 (Commercial Space Standards)

Arturo Machuca, Director - Houston Spaceport

Adjourn & Networking

W340A

60 mins
- Global Spaceport Alliance

Space Mobility Continental Breakfast

West E/F Lobby

60 mins
- Other

Opening Keynote: Assured Access and Superiority: The Future of Space Mobility and National Security

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 ...

John Shaw, Former Deputy Commander of United States Space Command - United States Space Command

Threat Briefing

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 ...

Jarrett Lybrand, SSC/S2 AATS Intelligence Embed Section Chief - United States Space Force

State of AATS Fireside Chat

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 ...

Kristin Panzenhagen, Program Executive Officer, Assured Access to Space - Space Systems Command

Walt Jackim, Deputy Director, PEO Assured Access to Space - Space Systems Command

Space Mobility Coffee Break

West E/F Lobby

30 mins
- Other

Expanding Launch Capacity for Assured Access To Space

Tangerine Ballroom

60 mins
- Space Mobility
The U.S. faces an urgent challenge: limited launch capacity. With existing launch sites strained by growing demand and threats from weather, natural disasters, and potential attacks, the U.S. Space Fo ...

Jim Bridenstine, Former NASA Administrator - Managing Partner at The Artemis Group

George Nield, Chair - Global Spaceport Alliance

Mark Bontrager, Technical Director, Space Systems Command, Launch and Range Operations - United States Space Force

Bradley Smith, Director of Launch Services for Space Operations - NASA

Lars Hoffman, Vice President, National Security Sales - Blue Origin

Lunch Break

West Building, Hall E

90 mins
- Other
TINA Talks Day 1 Session 1

Exhibit Floor, Booth #719

90 mins
- TINA Talks
Speakers and Topics are listed below: Beyond Boldly Going: Leveraging Science Fiction and Emerging Technologies to Shape the Future of Space InnovationLars R. "Jones" Vadjina, Future Dreams GmbH GITAI ...

Lars R. "Jones" Vadjina, Managing Director & Innovation Manager - FUTURE DREAMS GmbH

Robert Vick, Space Logistics and Robotics Technical Area Lead - Air Force Research Lab

Sho Nakanose, CEO - GITAI
Exhibit Hall Open

West Building, Hall E

420 mins
- Other

USSF Perspectives – U.S. Space Force Budget Keynote

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 ...

Dennis Bythewood, Special Assistant to the Chief of Space Operations - United States Space Force

Navigating Policy Challenges – Collaborative Solutions for U.S. Leadership in Space

Tangerine Ballroom

60 mins
- Space Mobility
The U.S. Space Force must act swiftly to address critical policy issues affecting space mobility and logistics, or risk losing its battlefield advantage. Experts from commercial, academic, and interna ...

Mark Shoemaker, Commander, Space Launch Delta 30 - United States Space Force

Jim Horne, Senior Materiel Leader, Launch Execution Systems Delta - United States Space Force

Dan Murray, Executive Director, Office of Operational Safety - Federal Aviation Administration

Dave Cavossa, President - Commercial Spaceflight Federation

Andrew Bunker, Vice President, Government Operations & Business Strategy - Rocket Lab

Josh Martin, Vice President for Government Affairs - Varda Space Industries

Space Mobility Break

West E/F Lobby

15 mins
- Other

Investing in the Future of Space Technology

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 ...

Andrew Magliochetti, Co-Founder and Managing Partner - IronGate Capital Advisors

Robert Long, President & Chief Executive Officer - Space Florida

Andrew Rush, Co-Founder/CEO - Star Catcher

Clare Martin, Executive Vice President - Astroscale US

Chris Carella, Founding Partner - Entra Mantra
TINA Talks Day 1 Session 2

Exhibit Floor, Booth #719

120 mins
- TINA Talks
Speakers and Topics are listed below: Gamifying Space Launch to Produce Value for our NationVirgil Virga and Rob Murtha, Metronome Human Health in Space: Comparing Astronautic Exploration Missions an ...

Tony LaRosa, Founder, Managing Director, Secretary - Interplanetary Chamber of Commerce

Virgil Virga, President - Metronome

Alec Leeseberg, President - Velocity Explorations

Tamara Pack, Vice President - Synthetico, Inc.

Israel Figueroa, Director, National Security Programs - Firefly Aerospace

Rob Murtha, Advanced Design - Metronome

Space Mobility Coffee Break

West E/F Lobby

30 mins
- Other

What If? The Future of Space Logistics

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 ...

Erik Daehler, VP Defense, Satellites & Spacecraft Systems - Sierra Space

Carol Craig, CEO - Sidus Space

David Jungkind, Chief Revenue Officer - Advanced Space

Kelle Wendling, Former Space Systems Sector President - L3Harris

Seth Lacy, Senior Scientist for Space Mobility and Precision Maneuver - AFRL

Closing Remarks

Tangerine Ballroom

1 mins
- Space Mobility
Ryan Brown, Executive Director - SpaceCom
Women in Defense Tri-Chapter Networking Reception

W230CD

60 mins
- In-Conjunction Events
Participate in a lively networking reception during Commercial Space Week, featuring insights from prominent national defense experts and special guests as we explore the exciting future of space defe ...
Welcome Reception (Open to All)

West Building, Hall E

90 mins
- Other

Continental Breakfast

West E/F Lobby

60 mins
- Other
International Dispute Regarding Lunar Resources, Amundsen Crater 2035 (PART ONE)

W232AB

90 mins
- In-Conjunction Events
Presented by the University of Central Florida and Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University For the first time, SpaceCom will be offering attendees the opportunity to participate in a live interactive sim ...

Andy Aldrin, Associate Professor, College of Aviation - Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

Greg Autry, Associate Provost of Space Commercialization and Strategy - University of Central Florida

Michelle Hanlon, Executive Director, Center for Air and Space Law - University of Mississippi

SpaceCom | Space Congress Day 1 Opening Remarks & Keynote Sessions

Tangerine Ballroom

90 mins
- SpaceCom | Space Congress: Keynotes
(Introductory Video) Opening Remarks - Ryan Brown, Executive Director, SpaceCom NASA Executive Outlook Jim Free, Associate Administrator, NASA (Video) A.C. Charania, Agency Chief Technologist, NASA S ...

Kelli Kedis Ogborn, Vice President – Space Commerce & Entrepreneurship - Space Foundation

Ryan Brown, Executive Director - SpaceCom

A.C. Charania, Agency Chief Technologist - NASA

Debra Facktor, Head of U.S. Space Systems - Airbus U.S. Space & Defense, Inc.
Exhibit Hall Open

West Building, Hall E

450 mins
- Other

Coffee Break

West E/F Lobby

30 mins
- Other
TINA Talks Day 2 Session 1

Exhibit Floor, Booth #719

60 mins
- TINA Talks
Speakers and Topics are listed below: Protecting Critical Infrastructure with Security and Resiliency in the New Space WarTim Winter, iDirect Government Swarming Outer Space: Coherent Spacecraft Swarm ...

Tim Winter, President - iDirect Government

Marshall Eubanks, CEO - Space Initiatives Inc

Integrating Non-Traditional Professionals to Accelerate Space Innovation

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 ...

Tom Cooke, Co-founder | CEO - Spacely, Inc.

Nelly Montes, Founder - NME Space

Joseph Horvath, CEO - Nova Space Inc.

George Pullen, Ph.D., Chief Economist - Milky Way Economy
Young Minds, Big Visions: Astronaut Scholars and the Dynamic Technologies Shaping the World

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 ...

Julian Moreno, GN&C Engineer - GuideTech

Wilson Turner, Launch Engineer - SpaceX

Grace Robertson, Flight Controller - Sierra Space

Colin Burnett, Systems Engineer - Northrop Grumman

Chris Ferguson, Retired U.S. Navy Captain and Former NASA Astronaut
The Great Debate: Refueling vs. Deorbiting

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 ...

Daniel Faber, CEO - Orbit Fab

Michael Madrid, Chief Growth Officer - Starfish Space

Cameron Penny, Business Relations Lead - Kall Morris Inc (KMI)

Joe Pawelski, Chief Technology Officer - CisLunar Industries

Sean Lewis, Space Logistics and Robotics Deputy Lead - Air Force Research Lab
Getting to the Moon: Artemis II Mission

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 ...

Brad Mccain, Vice President and Deputy Program Manager - Amentum

Charlie Blackwell-Thompson, Launch Director, Exploration Ground Systems - NASA Kennedy Space Center

Matthew Ramsey, Artemis II Mission Manager - NASA

John Shannon, Mission Area Vice President - Boeing Exploration Systems

Kirk Shireman, VP, Human Space Exploration & Orion Program Manager - Lockheed Martin

TINA Talks Day 2 Session 2

Exhibit Floor, Booth #719

60 mins
- TINA Talks
Speakers and Topics are listed below: Commercial Space Standards - A Critical Driver for Resilient and Efficient Space Access & OperationsAndrew Nelson, RS&H Inc. The Waves of Space CommercializationD ...

Andrew Nelson, Vice President - Aerospace, Chairman ASTM/F47 - RS&H, Inc. and ASTM F47 (Commercial Space Standards)

Andy Aldrin, Associate Professor, College of Aviation - Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

Lunch Break

West Building, Hall E

90 mins
- Other

Presented by AFCEA Space Coast: U.S. Space Force-led Acquisition Overview of Defense Space Mission Programs

Tangerine Ballroom

75 mins
- In-Conjunction Events
Mark Bontrager, Technical Director, Space Systems Command, Launch and Range Operations - United States Space Force

Diana Teel, CoFounder - The Tech Grove

Ciriaco “Gabe" Cantu, Director, Business Operations, Space Training and Readiness Command - United States Space Force

TINA Talks Day 2 Session 3

Exhibit Floor, Booth #719

60 mins
- TINA Talks
Speakers and Topics are listed below: On Board Processing for Time Critical MissionsJohn Moberly, Ibeos The Future of LEO Constellation Control – Seamless, Resilient, Global ConnectivityFred Taylor, V ...

John Moberly, Chief Growth Officer & GM of Programs - Ibeos

Fred Taylor, VP, Space & Cyber Applications - Viasat

Rules of the Road that Will Enable a Robust Cislunar Economy

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 ...

Michelle Hanlon, Executive Director, Center for Air and Space Law - University of Mississippi

Adam Routh, Defense and Space Research Lead - Deloitte

Greg Autry, Associate Provost of Space Commercialization and Strategy - University of Central Florida

Steve Wolfe, President and Co-Founder - Beyond Earth Institute

Caryn Schenewerk, President - CS Consulting
Exploring the Emerging Potential of Medium-Lift Launchers

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 ...

Nicole Jordan Martinez, Business Development and Strategy, Launch Vehicles Division - Northrop Grumman

Aaron Prescott, Sr. Director, Global Commercial Sales - Firefly Aerospace

Jim Horne, Senior Materiel Leader, Launch Execution Systems Delta - United States Space Force

Shaun Daly, Mission Manager - NASA Kennedy Space Center

Devin Dickens, Technical Solutions Architect - RG Next
An Update on the Future of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the Commercial Space Economy

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 ...

Kathy O'Donnell, Head of the Space Specialist Solutions Architecture - AWS Aerospace & Satellite

Dennis Gatens, CEO, Founder - LEOcloud, Inc.

Sammy Moseley, Technical Lead - Palantir

Neeraj Gupta, Chief Innovation Officer - Voyager Space
NASA Launch Services Program (LSP) – Collaboration and New Tools to Keep Pace with Industry Launch Vehicle Markets

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 ...

Lori Ulrich, Deputy Chief, Fleet and Systems Management Division - NASA - Launch Services Program

Derrick Bailey, LSP Certification Manager - NASA Kennedy Space Center

Jordan Asher, Mission Integration Branch Chief - NASA Kennedy Space Center

Kelley Jones-McDowall, Branch Chief, Fleet Field Offices - NASA Kennedy Space Center

Mic Woltman, Branch Chief, Fleet Systems - NASA Kennedy Space Center
TINA Talks Day 2 Session 4

Exhibit Floor, Booth #719

60 mins
- TINA Talks
Speakers and Topics are listed below: Challenges to Civil-Military Collaboration in an Era of Great Power CompetitionLee Steinke, CisLunar Industries From Starship to Supernova; Jeff Thornburg’s Puzzl ...

Lee Steinke, Chief Operating Officer - CisLunar Industries

Jeff Thornburg, Co-Founder & CEO - Portal Space Systems

Coffee Break

West E/F Upper Lobby

30 mins
- Other
TINA Talks Day 2 Session 5

Exhibit Floor, Booth #719

60 mins
- TINA Talks
Speakers and Topics are listed below: Commercial Integration PolicyDiane Howard, National Space Council NASA's Fission Surface Power Project: An Enabling Technology for Space ExplorationLindsay Kaldon ...

Dr. Diane Howard, Former Director, Commercial Space Policy - National Space Council

Lindsay Kaldon, Project Manager, Fission Surface Power - NASA Glenn Research Center

International Dispute Regarding Lunar Resources, Amundsen Crater 2035 (PART TWO)

W232AB

90 mins
- In-Conjunction Events
Continued from the AM Session Presented by the University of Central Florida and Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University For the first time, SpaceCom will be offering attendees the opportunity to partici ...

Greg Autry, Associate Provost of Space Commercialization and Strategy - University of Central Florida

Andy Aldrin, Associate Professor, College of Aviation - Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

Michelle Hanlon, Executive Director, Center for Air and Space Law - University of Mississippi

Industry Perspectives on Improving the Launch and Reentry License Process

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 ...

Wayne Monteith, Vice President and Project Manager - Bechtel National, Inc.

Dan Murray, Executive Director, Office of Operational Safety - Federal Aviation Administration

Todd Shull, Executive Director for Operations and Integration - Astrion

John Curry, Chief Mission Operations Officer - Sidus Space

Lars Hoffman, Vice President, National Security Sales - Blue Origin
Integration, Innovation, and Hyper-Compatibility for Future Growth

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 ...

John Reed, Chief Rocket Scientist - United Launch Alliance

Les Lake, VP Business Development, Launch Support Services, Space Prep - All Points Logistics

Negar Feher, CEO - Orbital Outpost X

Duane Freer, Director, Space Operations - Advanced Sciences and Technologies

Brad Henderson, Chief Commercial Officer - Starlab Space
Crewed and Autonomous Platforms: Building the Future Together

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 ...

Francisco Cordova, Chief Operating Officer - International Space Station

Twyman Clements, Co-Founder & President - Space Tango

Jared Stout, Vice President, Government and External Relations - Axiom Space

Loren Grush, Space Reporter - Bloomberg

Eric Lasker, Chief Revenue Officer - Varda Space Industries Inc
Human Lunar Return

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 ...

Steve Clarke, Vice President for Space Programs - Astrobotic

Dan Cohen, Founder at FLITE Material Sciences - Consultant - Aequor Inc.

Mark Wiese, Manager, Deep Space Logistics - NASA

Jennifer Kunz, Acting Deputy Director - NASA Kennedy Space Center

A.C. Charania, Agency Chief Technologist - NASA

Kent Chojnacki, Deputy Manager of the Human Landing System (HLS) Program Office - NASA Marshall Space Flight Center

TINA Talks Day 2 Session 6

Exhibit Floor, Booth #719

30 mins
- TINA Talks
Speakers and Topics are listed below: Space North: A Thriving Growth Hub for Resilient Space Communications and Innovation in Northern EnglandAlan Cross, UKRI-STFC

Alan Cross, North West Space Cluster Development Manager - UKRI-STFC

SpaceCom | Space Congress Day 1 Closing Keynote

Tangerine Ballroom

45 mins
- SpaceCom | Space Congress: Keynotes
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 coura ...

Maj Gen Steve (Bucky) Butow, Military Deputy and Director, Space Portfolio - Defense Innovation Unit

Kathie Scobee Fulgham

Robert Cabana, Former NASA Associate Administrator - NASA

Thad Altman, Executive Director/CEO - The Astronauts Memorial Foundation

VIP Reception (Invite Only)

Rosen Centre Hotel - Signature 1

90 mins
- Other

Continental Breakfast

West E/F Lobby

60 mins
- Other
Will it be a Lunar War: Shaping the Future of Cislunar Strategy

W232AB

240 mins
- In-Conjunction Events
By the year 2040, the harsh realities of great power competition have expanded into cislunar space. SpaceCom is offering attendees a unique opportunity to participate in a live, interactive wargame se ...

Andre Sonntag, Logistics Management Specialist - Air Force Civilian Service

Donald Comstock, Human Resources Officer - US Air Force

SpaceCom | Space Congress Day 2 Opening Remarks & Keynote Sessions

Tangerine Ballroom

90 mins
- SpaceCom | Space Congress: Keynotes
(Introductory Video) Day 2 Opening Remarks: Suzy Cunningham, Government Chair, Space Congress NASA Panel: "Doing What We’ve Never Done to Do What We’ve Never Done" Moderator: Leah Martin, KSC OCOMM PA ...

Joseph Pelfrey, Director - NASA Marshall Space Flight Center

John McCullough, Deputy AA for Integration - NASA Exploration Systems Development Mission Directorate (ESDMD)

Leah S Martin, Public Affairs Officer, Executive Communications - NASA KSC OCOMM

Alvin Drew, Director for NASA Space Sustainability, Director of Cross-Directorate Technical Integration for Space Operations (acting) - NASA

Douglas Terrier, Associate Director for Vision and Strategy - NASA Johnson Space Center

Suzy Cunningham, OCOMM Strategy & Partnerships Manager - NASA Kennedy Space Center

Sian Proctor, Chief Inspiration Astronaut - Space2Inspire

Kelvin Manning, Acting Director - NASA Kennedy Space Center

Christine Powell, Deputy Director - NASA Stennis Space Center
Exhibit Hall Open

West Building, Hall E

405 mins
- Other

Coffee Break

West E/F Lobby

30 mins
- Other
TINA Talks Day 3 Session 1

Exhibit Floor, Booth #719

60 mins
- TINA Talks
Speakers and Topics are listed below: Moving Toward Routine: COSMIC Progress on National ISAM ObjectivesDr. Monty Greer, The Aerospace Corporation The Criticality of Aerospace Medicine to the Future o ...

Ronak Shah, Director of Aerospace Medicine - The University of Texas Medical Branch

Monty Greer, Government Caucus Facilitator - The Aerospace Corporation

Securing the Final Frontier: Addressing Cyber Threats to Space Systems

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 ...

Ryan Roberts, Principal - Deloitte

Elizabeth Huy, EVP of Commercial Services - Alluvionic, Inc.

Matthew Erickson, VP of Solutions - SpiderOak

Allison Mitrovich, Senior Associate - Booz Allen Hamilton

Stephen Bolish, Principal Cyber Engineer - Booz Allen Hamilton
AI-Driven Technologies Enabling Dynamic Space Operations

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 ...

Adam Harris, Director of Government Programs - Alluvionic, Inc.

Douglas Marsh, CEO - Martian Sky Industries, LLC

Isaac Passmore, Technologist Fellow - ASRC Federal

Thomas "Steamer" Ste. Marie, Business Solutions Architect - RGNext
Integrating Commercial Innovations for Space Domain Awareness

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. ...

Kate Maliga, Vice President of Government Affairs - LeoLabs

Justin Chandler, Vice President of Government Relations and Strategic Partnerships - ThinkOrbital Inc.

Joe Chan, Chairman - Space Data Association

Thomas Sharpy, Vice President of Customer Development - Portal Space Systems

Lt Col Derek Haun, Commander, 20th Space Surveillance Squadron - USSF Eglin Air Force Base
Innovations in NASA's xEMU Spacesuit

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 ...

Steven Smith, NASA Suit Audio/DSP/Acoustics SME - GeoControl Systems/Jacobs (NASA Johnson Space Center)

Alicia Baker, Engineering Project Manager, NASA xEMU Spacesuit - NASA

Robert Marsch, xPLSS/SxEMU Test Engineer - Jacobs (NASA Johnson Space Center)

Sebastian Gazzara, Project/Test Engineer | Engineering - Jacobs (NASA Johnson Space Center)

TINA Talks Day 3 Session 2

Exhibit Floor, Booth #719

60 mins
- TINA Talks
Speakers and Topics are listed below: Beyond Lunar Bases and OutpostsManuel Pimenta, Virtual Moon, LLC Bioprinting Beyond Earth: Revolutionizing Life Support for Mars MissionsErik Seedhouse, Embry-Ri ...

Manuel Pimenta, Founder and CEO - Virtual Moon, LLC

Erik Seedhouse, Associate Professor, Space Operations - Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

Lunch Break

West Building, Hall E

60 mins
- Other

Presented by AFCEA Space Coast: NASA-led Acquisition Overview of Civilian Space Mission Programs

Tangerine Ballroom

60 mins
- In-Conjunction Events
Marvin Horne, Deputy AA for the Ofﬁce of Procurement, Agency Procurement Ombudsman, and Competition Advocate - NASA

Bradley Niese, Director of Procurement - NASA Johnson Space Center

Nipa Shah, Procurement Officer - NASA Goddard Space Flight Center

Gerald Norris, Director, Procurement - NASA Kennedy Space Center

TINA Talks Day 3 Session 3

Exhibit Floor, Booth #719

60 mins
- TINA Talks
Speakers and Topics are listed below: You Can't Build the Death Star Without Us! Building Scale For Commercial Space InfrastructureLee Rosen, ThinkOrbital Inc. Legal Hot Topics in 2025Brian Mills, May ...

Brian Mills, Attorney | Government Solutions - Maynard Nexsen

Lee Rosen, Co-Founder & CEO - ThinkOrbital Inc.

The Power of Public-Private Partnerships

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 ...

Mark Nappi, Senior Program Advisor for Space Exploration Initiatives - Boeing Exploration Systems

Robert Long, President & Chief Executive Officer - Space Florida

Richard Kniseley, Senior Materiel Leader, Commercial Space Office - USSF Space Systems Command

Kevin Brown, SVP Business Development - All Points Logistics

Jonathan Baker, Chief of Spaceport Development - NASA Kennedy Space Center
Digital Models and AI-Driven Design for Innovative Space Systems

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 ...

Jason Roberson, Aerospace & Defense Industry Value Expert - Dassault Systemes

Rika Nakazawa, Chief Commercial Innovation - NTT

John Trionfo, Chief Product Officer - Antaris

Blair Bigelow May, CoFounder - Desert Legacy Capital
Modernizing Ground Stations for Next-Gen Space Operations

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 ...

Youssef Sleiman, Vice President, Advanced Programs - ENSCO, Inc.

Matt Schultz, Owner - Data System Concepts, LLC

Devin Dickens, Technical Solutions Architect - RG Next
Foundational Lunar Exploration

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 ...

Brad Bailey, Assistant Deputy Associate Administrator for Exploration - NASA

Kelvin Manning, Acting Director - NASA Kennedy Space Center

Vishnu Sanigepalli, Space Systems Architect - Honeybee Robotics

Terry Mayes, Chief Technology Officer - Prototype, Fusion & Modeling

Justin Kugler, Director of Business Development - Intuitive Machines

TINA Talks Day 3 Session 4

Exhibit Floor, Booth #719

60 mins
- TINA Talks
Speakers and Topics are listed below: Full Lunar Surface Simulation Platform (FLS-SP)Thomas Diegelman, NASA Johnson Space Center

Thomas Diegelman, Communications and Tracking Safety Engineer for the ISS - NASA Johnson Space Center

Coffee Break

West E/F Upper Lobby

30 mins
- Other

Solving the “Flight-Proven” Paradox: Building Trust in Commercial Space Capabilities with Testbeds and Proving Grounds

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 ...

Kelli Kedis Ogborn, Vice President – Space Commerce & Entrepreneurship - Space Foundation

Ronald Birk, Principal Director, Space Enterprise Evolution Directorate - The Aerospace Corporation

Deborah Tomek, Senior Executive, Space Infrastructure - NASA

Erin Miller, Executive Director - Space Information Sharing and Analysis Center (Space ISAC)
The Commercial Potential of In-Space Servicing, Assembly, and Manufacturing

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 ...

David Buck, President - BRPH Mission Solutions

Raphael Roettgen, Founder - E2MC Ventures

Connie LaMorte, Principal Engineer - EWI

Thomas Sinn, CEO - DCUBED

Jack Deasy, SVP of Business Development and Advanced Systems - Astroscale US
Can You Hear Me Now? The Future of High-Speed Optical Communications

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 ...

Jaya Reddy, CEO - REDDYSTRIKE INC

Jeff Huggins, President - Cailabs US Inc.

Tim Deaver, Vice President, Global Sales & Solutions - Mynaric

Dr. Margaret (Meg) Nazario, Chief, Optics and Photonics Branch - NASA Glenn Research Center
Innovations and Solutions for Propulsion Supply and Scalability

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 ...

Kevin Lausten, President - Morpheus Space

Ivaylo Vasilev, CEO - Astrum Drive Technologies

Christopher Craddock, CEO and Founder - Rocketstar

David Chesny, Chief Scientist - SpaceWave

SpaceCom | Space Congress Day 2 Closing Keynote

Tangerine Ballroom

45 mins
- SpaceCom | Space Congress: Keynotes
Opening Remarks - Suzy Cunningham, Government Chair, NASA Strategy & Partnerships Manager Keynote Speaker: Dr. Lee Morin, NASA Astronaut and Artemis Program SME Keynote: "Space is Hard but Not Impossi ...

Brandon Burroughs, Project Manager supporting NASA’s Space Launch System (SLS) Program at Kennedy Space Center (KSC) - Boeing

Lee Morin, NASA Astronaut and Artemis Program SME - NASA

Suzy Cunningham, OCOMM Strategy & Partnerships Manager - NASA Kennedy Space Center

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.

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.

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

CONFERENCE PROGRAMS

GSA Spaceport Summit
Monday, January 27, 2025

Space Mobility Conference
Tuesday, January 28, 2025

SpaceCom | Space Congress Conference
Wednesday, January 29 – Thursday, January 30, 2025

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