SAVE THE DATE:
ASCEND 2027
Join Us As We Build Our Off-World Future 18–20 MAY | WASHINGTON, D.C.
ON THE HORIZON:
ASCENDxTexas 2027
IGNITING the Evolution of Space Systems 24–25 FEBRUARY | HOUSTON
Registration opens 10 November.
WHY ASCEND
Where the space
ecosystem
comes together.
ASCEND unites leaders across civil, commercial, and national security space, and the industries that enable them, to shape what’s next. By turning mission-critical collaboration into tangible outcomes, ASCEND accelerates space commerce, exploration, and discovery, advancing a sustainable off-world future, faster.
Explore the Conversations Shaping Our Off-World Future
ASCEND brings together perspectives from across the space community to explore the technologies,
missions, policies, and ideas shaping what comes next. In 2027, expect conversations spanning:
Cross-Cutting
Technologies
Emerging technologies and engineering approaches shaping every domain of space activity.
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Human
Spaceflight
The technologies, systems, and research enabling safe and effective human spaceflight.
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National
Security
The technologies, systems, strategies, and frameworks shaping the security of the space domain.
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Science and Robotic
Exploration Missions
The research, technologies, and mission concepts advancing space science and robotic exploration.
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Space Economy,
Policy, Law and Society
The economic, legal, policy, and governance challenges confronting the space sector.
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Space Infrastructure
Development
The design, development, and deployment of infrastructure enabling sustained operations in space.
Explore This TopicCome to Discover What’s Next.
Leave with new perspectives,
new connections, and new possibilities.
new connections, and new possibilities.
Connect
Make meaningful connections across the space community.
Participate
Engage through workshops, interactive sessions, and discussions.
Discover
Explore what’s new and what’s next across the space community.
Collaborate
Find connections and opportunities that can move work forward.
2027 Sponsors & Event Partners
COMING SOON.
Explore the Universe with Us
Become a part of the community and stay-up-to-date on the latest events, news, and extra access to the expanding universe of ASCEND.
