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ASCEND 2027

Join Us As We Build Our Off-World Future 18–20 MAY | WASHINGTON, D.C.
Call for Content has closed. Registration will open in late January 2027.

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.

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Come to Discover What’s Next.

Leave with new perspectives,
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.