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.
Early Bird Rates End 23 June
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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.
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Mobsters, Markets, and Mushroom Clouds: Lessons Learned from the History of Las Vegas for the Future Lunar Economy
This tutorial will provide a guided, interactive discussion of the parallels between the opportunities and challenges of a future lunar economy and the history of Las Vegas.
From Concept to Orbit: A Mission to Address the Global Mega-Fire Crisis
This roundtable explores the challenges of developing Firesat, a wildfire detection satellite crafted in-house with a custom-designed instrument and satellite bus.
Why Learning the Language of Business Can Increase the Likelihood of Funding Request Approval
This session will provide participants with a clear understanding of the key methods they can apply when creating funding requests from internal finance teams and/or external investors.
Evolution of Multi-Mission Orbital Vehicles
Panelists will discuss the evolution of multi-mission orbital vehicles and what’s next for the market.
