Space Economy
Shape the future of space commerce at ASCEND. Join leaders, innovators, and policymakers to explore the expanding space economy, emerging markets from low Earth orbit to cislunar space, investment approaches, and more.
Expanding & Evolving
Be at the Forefront of Commercial Space Expansion
As the global space economy hurtles toward an astronomical value of $1 trillion by 2040, ASCEND unites a constellation of visionary stakeholders—business leaders, academics, innovators, investors, government officials, and technical experts.
Together, we form a symphony of collaboration and knowledge exchange, igniting the brightest sparks of imagination to envision, design, and construct the future of space commerce in low Earth orbit and cislunar space. Discover the secrets behind major cost drivers, explore the government’s role in space, and unearth valuable lessons from past and current space ventures.
Session Formats
ASCEND’s program allows you to experience the content in four formats. Make the most of your time at ASCEND by understanding what each format offers.
Space Resource Utilization and the Emergent Cislunar Economy: Challenges and Opportunities of a New Paradigm
Join expert panelists as they examine the many facets of adopting Space Resource Utilization (SRU) as a new paradigm from a multi-disciplinary perspective.