2026 ASCENDxTexas will focus on the innovation and adaptation necessary to navigate the evolving space economy – from policy discussions to commercial challenges and changing timelines, the next giant leap starts here.
Strategic Transitions –
Aligning Stakeholders for Giant Leaps
25–26 February 2026
South Shore Harbour Resort and Conference Center
Powered by AIAA, ASCEND is the world’s premier outcomes-focused, interdisciplinary space community designed to accelerate the building of our off-world future. The ASCENDx Series accelerates momentum toward the ASCEND apex event. ASCENDxTexas is an open summit bringing together a broad community of stakeholders from NASA, industry, academia, government, and private entities to help build connections into partnerships, and engage in continuous discussions on strategy, development, and implementation of our off-world exploration, national security, and commercial activities. As with all our ASCEND events, ASCENDxTexas will focus on impactful outcomes and identifying opportunities holistically as a mission rather than a solution.
Past Outcomes & Resources
- 2025 ASCENDxTexas: Interactive Session Detailed Summary
- 2024 ASCENDxTexas: Next Steps in the LEO-to-Lunar Voyage – Program
- 2024: Interactive Session Detailed Summary
- 2023 ASCENDxTexas: Pathways for Success – Program
- 2023: Interactive Session Detailed Summary
- 2023: Charge to Move Forward – Michael Gazarik Presentation
- 2023: Pathways to the Future – Andy Hines Presentation
- 2023: NASA Program Update Panel Presentation
- 2023: Outbrief of the Interactive Session
- 2023: AEROSPACE Emilia-Romagna Stakeholders
- 2022 ASCENDxTexas: Business of Exploration – Program