ASCENDxTexas 2027 will explore how the space enterprise must evolve to meet emerging mission demands. Aligned with agency priorities and the IGNITION effort, the event will examine critical challenges, identify demand signals for new solutions, and explore how advances in people, processes, and tools can close capability gaps. These insights will inform innovation and investment priorities across the space sector and all event topic areas.
IGNITING the Evolution of Space Systems
24–25 FEBRUARY 2027
SOUTH SHORE HARBOUR RESORT AND CONFERENCE CENTER
IN PARTNERSHIP WITH
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Registration
| Early Bird Rates 10 November – 2 February |
Standard Rates 3 February – 25 February |
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| AIAA Professional Member | $349 USD | $399 USD |
| AIAA Student Member | $199 USD | $299 USD |
| Government | $299 USD | $299 USD |
| Nonmember | $399 USD | $449 USD |
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. ASCENDxTexas 2027 will focus on impactful outcomes and identifying opportunities holistically as a mission rather than a solution.
Agenda
Wednesday | 24 February
1 – 6 p.m.
Thursday | 25 February
8 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Topics
- Space Transportation Systems – Demands and Solutions
- Expanded Operations in Space
- Autonomy in Space Flight Operations: Intersection of AI, Cyber, and Computation Tools
- Tech Demands and Capability Gaps
- Adapting the Supply Chain for Success: People, Processes, Tools, and Investments
2026 PARTNER AND SPONSORS
IN PARTNERSHIP WITH
THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS
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
Sponsorship
Join the growing list of ASCENDxTexas sponsors to discover opportunities, approaches, and investments for space exploration and where your business fits within this ecosystem. Send us an email and start a conversation today.
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