Join leading experts to examine major issues in space policy, including space traffic management and integration, Earth observation and data management, and logistical infrastructures. Tory Bruno, President and CEO of United Launch Alliance and member of the ASCEND Guiding Coalition, will also lead a conversation on education and workforce development, and you will hear from cutting edge University programs that are striving to produce the next generation of space leaders. This event will also feature opportunities to participate in real time training and certification courses.
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ASCENDxSummit: National Security Space
The ASCENDxSummits are FREE and open to the public!
Meet with leaders from across industry, academia, and government to discuss the future of National Security Space priorities and policies. Following the keynote address by Steve Isakowitz, President and CEO of the Aerospace Corporation and a member of the ASCEND Guiding Coalition, interactive panels and workshops will focus on acquisition and innovation, cybersecurity and digital engineering, architectures and infrastructure, and more. This event will also feature a networking and engagement zone devoted to learning about partnership opportunities for launching payloads into space.
Attend a half-day interdisciplinary event featuring lectures, panels, and workshops that will help you stay up to date on trends and technology and form partnerships that will advance space commerce, exploration, and discovery.
ASCEND event registrants will be automatically registered for the ASCENDxSummits and will have exclusive access to additional content.
ASCENDxSummit: Space Science and Technology
Registration is FREE.
Find out what’s driving the scientific discoveries that are propelling the space economy.
Enjoy a half-day interdisciplinary event featuring keynote presentations, panels, and workshops that can help you stay up to date on trends and technology, and form partnerships that will advance space commerce, exploration, and discovery.
ASCEND event registrants will be automatically registered for this ASCENDxSummit. If you haven’t joined ASCEND yet but want to attend the ASCENDxSummit, you can register for free.
Economically Viable Lunar Settlement (ASCENDxCo-Lab)
This event is part of the ASCENDxSeries, a collection of online events powered by AIAA and ASCEND—the new, global platform for innovation that’s accelerating space commerce and new discoveries.
On 2 April 2020, NASA released the “Plan for Sustained Lunar Exploration and Development,” in response to direction from the National Space Council. As humanity works to develop a “vibrant Earth-Moon future,” we must think not only about role of space agencies and the technologies required, but also about the economic conditions needed to sustain humanity in space. This virtual collaborative working session will collect expert feedback to identify both the technology and information gaps and the economic conditions needed to support long term settlement of the moon and Mars.Working Group.
Live Panel Discussion: Staking Your Claim to the Trillion-Dollar Space Economy (Free Webinar)
Visions of a trillion-dollar space economy are driving planning and investment. Register for the webinar to join Carissa Bryce Christensen and Christian Davenport to analyze the burgeoning trillion-dollar space economy.
After the panel discussion, participate in one of the following interactive workshops:
- Commercial LEO
- Lunar Economy
- Satellite and Services
- Space Exploration and Longshots
This panel discussion is part of a new series of online events powered by ASCEND—the new, global platform for innovation that’s accelerating space commerce and new discoveries.
ASCENDxSpace Traffic Management: Industry Advancing Orbital Safety
ASCEND – Accelerating Space Commerce, Exploration, and New Discovery
Event: ASCEND
Venue: Virtual Event
Date: 16–18 November 2020
Location: Online
Official Website: ascend.events
Call for Content Website: Manage submission
As we embark on a bold new era of space exploration, AIAA’s ASCEND provides you with something few space events can: a seat at the table.
The new space economy is ready for takeoff. In the coming years, it’s anticipated to skyrocket from $4 billion today to more than $1 trillion. This phenomenal growth will be driven by a number of factors, but none more important than you.
Why should I attend?
At ASCEND you’ll:
- Plot the course of the industry’s future
- Pressure test ideas and forecast emerging trends
- Advance your career and showcase your expertise
- Reveal new ideas and technological prowess
- Test new products and meet the people behind them
- Connect and problem-solve with experts across every sector
- Find non-endemic partners to expand your reach and broaden your market
Who should attend?
During ASCEND, you’ll have a roll-up-your sleeves, hands-on opportunity to influence the course and trajectory the space economy takes into the future. It’s the first event of its kind to convene the entire international space ecosystem—not just the traditional players like propulsion, commerce, and national security, but also sectors like hospitality, mining, venture capital, tourism, and other private enterprises that will play an important role in making space commerce commonplace. ASCEND is not about making history but the future.
This is the meeting of the minds that you can’t afford to miss.
Who is speaking?
ASCEND will feature leading voices from the space community and beyond. Stay tuned for our keynote announcements. Current speakers include representatives from:
- Arizona State University
- Bechtel
- Bessemer Venture Partners
- Bryce Space and Technology
- Massachusetts Institute of Technology
- Nanoracks
- NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory
- NASA Science Mission Directorate
- NASA Space Technology Mission Directorate
- Office of the Secretary of Defense Research and Engineering
- Pioneer Square Labs
- The Aerospace Corporation
- United Launch Alliance
- University of Colorado Boulder
- University of Michigan
- University of Texas at Austin
- Wave Capital
What type of content will ASCEND cover?
The ASCEND program is built to leave you inspired and equipped with new tools, techniques, and ideas you can apply right away. You’ll experience a daily schedule that addresses big questions and challenges facing the entire space community.
Macro topics covered at ASCEND include:
- How will we build a sustainable space economy?
- How will we maintain a permanent off-world civilization?
- How will we address national security and policy implications?
ASCEND’s Public Access
Are you part of the science interested public? Get a taste of ASCEND with public access registration. View limited sessions from our unique program and access to the Engagement Zone.
Public Access Registration information
In order to get the full benefits of ASCEND like access to the technical sessions, you’ll need to register for the full event.
Can I participate in the ASCEND program through a Call for Content?
The ASCEND Call for Content closed at 8pm ET 31 March 2020. Please contact us at [email protected] with any questions regarding submissions.
Are there Partnership Opportunities?
Become a partner today and join Lockheed Martin, Aerospace Corporation, Bastion Technologies, Boeing, United Launch Alliance, and the University of Colorado Boulder.
Contact [email protected] to request the Sales Kit and become an ASCEND partner
ASCENDxTexas: Pathways for Our Success: Breaking Barriers & Accelerating the Space Ecosystem
2023 ASCENDxTexas brings together the space community to share best practices, innovative strategies, and opportunities to succeed in today’s global market and our off-world future. Agenda highlights include outcome-focused conversations, updates on signature space programs, along with multiple on and off-site networking opportunities.
Breaking barriers and accelerating our off-world exploration
DISCOVER the evolving partnerships between all stakeholders for streamlined collaboration to achieve the common goal.
IDENTIFY solutions to barriers, and create enhanced strategies for successful partnerships.
EXPLORE new players and partners that will be a part of tomorrow’s space ecosystem.
LEARN how commercialization will advance, enable, and support space ecosystems, future capabilities, and long-term exploration.
DEVELOP the pathways forward—help start, build, and be a part of the process toward new and expanded outcomes.
ASCENDxNuclear: Nuclear’s Future Role in Space
The growing worldwide desire for a long-term sustainable human presence on the moon, emerging DoD capability needs, and the desire to send humans to Mars in the next 10–20 years may usher in a new Space Age that includes nuclear reactor-powered propulsion and power. Join industry leaders and the greater ASCEND community as we discuss nuclear’s future role in space.
Nuclear power and propulsion technologies have been explored since the dawn of the Space Age. Originally fueled by the Space Race, activities were primarily in the United States and the USSR, the two big nuclear powers at that time. Since then, challenges in funding, safety, policy, and treaties have impeded the progression and maturity of most of these technologies for space applications.
Recent technology advancements, along with political/world changes relative to space, are creating new opportunities and needed capabilities. Join experts from the space industry and government entities to hear about the exciting possibilities that nuclear energy could enable for the new Space Age. Learn about the most recent advancements, programs, and activities in the space nuclear arena, specifically propulsion and power technologies.
EXAMINE the current environment for nuclear systems and applications in space.
DISCOVER ongoing efforts and activities for these promising technologies, as well as future developments and anticipated benefits.
EXPLORE safety, geopolitical, and economic implications.
IDENTIFY government and industry challenges.
Throughout the year, the ASCENDx Series accelerates momentum toward the October ASCEND apex event. The content-driven online schedule features original webinars, collaborative workshops, and comprehensive summits on current topics of interest to professionals, students, entrepreneurs, and enthusiasts.
ASCENDxCislunar: Charting a Course for Advancing Cislunar Depots
Join space leaders from government, industry, and academia to collaborate on charting a course for developing depots to support the future cislunar ecosystem.
Throughout the year, the ASCENDx Series accelerates momentum toward the October ASCEND apex event. The content-driven online schedule features original webinars, collaborative workshops, and comprehensive summits on current topics of interest to professionals, students, entrepreneurs, and enthusiasts.