AI4Space 2024

https://aiforspace.github.io/2024/

AI4Space presents its 3rd workshop in conjunction with Computer Vision and Pattern Recognition (CVPR) Conference 2024, highlighting space capabilities that draw from computer vision and machine learning research and overcoming unique difficulties presented by space applications. Seattle, WA. June 17, 2024.

The Annual French NewSpace Meeting Event

https://lesassisesdunewspace.org/discover-the-ans-2024/

Join ecosystem stakeholders and end-users for discussions and debates around innovation, the new economy, and French and European policy. €44-€225. Paris. June 25-26, 2024.

Computer-generated image showing objects in Earth orbit, 95% of which are debris. Image Credits: NASA Orbital Debris Program Office

6th Summit for Space Sustainability

https://www.swfsummit.org/

Join hundreds of global experts and stakeholders at this year’s policy forum on space sustainability to discuss themes such as active debris removal, space situational awareness, and space sustainability. Tokyo. July 11-12, 2024.

Glenn Space Technology Symposium 

https://astronautical.org/events/john-glenn-memorial-symposium/

The American Astronomical Society presents the Glenn Space Technology Symposium with the theme, Increasing the Thrust of Space Sustainability. Cleveland, OH. $25-$895. July 15-17, 2024.

2024 Lunar Development Conference

https://www.moonsociety.org/conferences/lunar-development-conference-2024/

The fifth LDC showcases various research and ideas for the human future on the moon. Free with Moon Society membership ($20-35). Online. July 20-21, 2024.

International Space Station Research & Development Conference (ISSRDC) 2024

https://issconference.org/

Register to learn how to harness International Space Station (ISS) to help solve research and development challenges. ISSRDC is hosted by the Center for the Advancement of Science in Space (CASIS), manager of the ISS National Laboratory; NASA; and the American Astronautical Society (AAS). $350-$800. Boston, MA. July 29-August 1, 2024.

United States Geospatial Intelligence Foundation (USGIF) GEOINTeraction Tuesday

https://usgif.org/geointeraction-tuesday-events/

Two-hour networking event with Stu Shea, USGIF founder and CEO, who will share views on current GEOINT industry issues. Free. Herndon, VA. July 30, 2024.

2024 ASCEND

https://www.ascend.events/

2024 ASCEND will include technical exchanges, debates, and collaboration with the aim of building a sustainable off-world future. Connect with civil, commercial, and national security professionals to discuss opportunities and challenges of increased activity in space. Las Vegas, NV. July 30-August 1, 2024.

36th Small Satellite Conference

https://smallsat.org/

This year’s Small Satellite Conference explores the theme, Automation: Enabling New Capabilities. Keynotes from Aerospace Corporation CEO Steve Isakowitz and National Reconnaissance Office Director Christopher Scolese. $350-1000. Logan, UT. August 3-8, 2024.

Mars. Image Credits: Kevin M. Gill

2024 International Mars Society Convention

https://www.marssociety.org/news/2024/03/12/save-the-date-2024-international-mars-society-convention/

The Mars Society's 27th convention, themed “The Road to Mars,” will bring together a diverse array of experts to discuss humanity’s journey to Mars in the coming years. Attendees can expect state-of-the-art projects showcasing how humans can live and work on Mars, including a live demonstration of MarsVR. Virtual and in-person in Seattle, WA. August 8-11, 2024.

International Space Elevator Consortium Conference 2024

https://www.isec.org/events/isec2024

The ISEC conference will feature presentations on space elevator topics such as design, dynamics, applications, scientific value, and economic impact. In-person in Chicago, IL. September 7-8, 2024.

World Space Business Week 27th Edition

https://wsbw.com/

Join decision makers for discussions around the future of the industry. The week will include the Space Defense & Security Summit, where global leaders in defense, security, and space industries converge. Paris, France. September 16-20, 2024.

SPAICE: AI in and for Space

https://spaice.esa.int/

This first joint European Space Agency and International Academy of Astronautics (IAA) multi-domain conference will gather AI and aerospace scientists and practitioners to discuss the impact of emerging AI-driven technologies on space missions. Didcot, UK. September 17-19, 2024.

The Space Logistics Conference

https://www.smgconferences.com/defence/northamerica/Space-Logistics

The Space Logistics Conference will bring together speakers such as UK Space Agency Chief Engineer Andrew Ratcliffe and NASA STMD (Space Technology Mission Directorate) Principal Technologist Angela Krenn to discuss government policy and regulation around charting the future of the orbital ecosystem. Arlington VA. September 26-27, 2024.

75th International Astronautical Congress (IAC) 2024 | International Astronautical Federation

https://www.iafastro.org/events/iac/international-astronautical-congress-2024/

IAC 2024 will highlight efforts to keep the space environment secure and open to exploration through international cooperation. Over 8,000 are expected to attend the event, which will feature the theme “Responsible Space for Sustainability.” Milan, Italy. October 14-18, 2024.

Space Passive Component Days (SPCD) 2024 Symposium

https://www.spcd.space/

European Space Agency organized conference to exchange technical expertise about the latest advances in EEE (Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical) passive components for space applications. Noordwijk, The Netherlands. October 15-18, 2024.

Satellite Innovation

https://satelliteinnovation.com/

Part of Silicon Valley Space Week (SVSW), the Satellite Innovation conference brings together industry leaders to discuss “Pushing Boundaries, Bridging Worlds: The Satellite Ecosystem Connected.” $300-1,595. Mountain View, CA. October 21-22, 2024.

MilSat Symposium 

https://milsatshow.com/

Part of Silicon Valley Space Week (SVSW), join commercial industry leaders and defense decision-makers in dialogue and collaboration on cutting-edge solutions. $50-1,595. Mountain View, CA. October 23-24, 2024.

The Future of PanAmerican Space Exploration

https://www.panamspace.org/

Workshop to encourage global coordination among key space agencies, research institutions, and industry players to explore artificial intelligence and machine learning opportunities for the future of space exploration. $250 (estimated). Mendoza, Argentina. October 28-31, 2024.

Lunar Living

https://www.herox.com/LunarLiving

Help NASA solve the challenges of establishing safe and sustainable lunar living. First Place prize: $5,000. Submit an idea before September 30, 2024.

Space Regulatory Calculator

https://aegis.law/calculator/

Aegis' Space Law calculator helps US commercial space startups understand federal regulations to get required regulatory approvals and avoid penalties as they begin designing space systems and raising money, by simply answering yes/no questions about their mission. 

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Accelerate your space career with email alerts for key space industry insights and over 4000 space company jobs.

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https://www.spacetalent.org/

Space Talent is a resource for careers at the intersection of space and tech. They match employers with top talent while providing insights and resources to grow your career.

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AST SpaceMobile stock surges 69%, its best day ever, after Verizon satellite internet deal

https://www.cnbc.com/2024/05/29/ast-spacemobile-verizon-satellite-internet.html

Verizon’s deal is effectively a $100 million raise for AST, in the form of $65 million in commercial service prepayments and $35 million in convertible notes. This is in addition to their deal with AT&T to provide remote coverage broadband service to unmodified smartphones across the U.S.

Aalto gets $100 million for high-altitude pseudo satellites

https://spacenews.com/aalto-gets-100-million-for-high-altitude-pseudo-satellites/

Airbus spinout Aalto raised $100 million from a group of Japanese companies led by NTT Docomo with participation from Development Bank of Japan, Mizuho Bank and Space Compass. While Aalto previously highlighted demand from government defense, NTT Docomo anticipates using Aalto’s fixed-winged Zephr, a 25-meter-wide drone which has flown 64 days in the stratosphere, to keep cellphone subscribers connected in areas without terrestrial connectivity.

Space Pioneer raises $207 million for reusable rocket

https://spacenews.com/space-pioneer-raises-207-million-for-reusable-rocket/

Chinese commercial company Space Pioneer secured more than 1.5 billion yuan ($207 million) in funding for its reusable Tianlong-3 rocket from state-linked Wuxi Chuangfa, CCTV Fund, CITIC Securities Investment, and others.

Pale Blue gets additional funds for water vapor thrusters

https://spacenews.com/pale-blue-gets-additional-funds-for-water-vapor-thrusters/

Japanese small satellite thruster developer Pale Blue raised $8.5 million to mass-produce water vapor propulsion systems and upgrade the technology.

Astroscale shares soar in Tokyo stock market debut

https://spacenews.com/astroscale-shares-soar-in-tokyo-stock-market-debut/

Astroscale, with offices in France, Israel, the UK and the US, is developing systems to extend the life of satellites and actively remove space debris. The company traded at a valuation of about $1 billion after its first day of trading on the Tokyo Stock Exchange on June 5.

SpaceX’s Starship took a beating but held on for first return from space

https://arstechnica.com/space/2024/06/spacexs-starship-took-a-beating-but-held-on-for-first-return-from-space/

Both Starship and its Super Heavy booster successfully launched and returned in a controlled splashdown at sea. The unmanned test was the first to end with both reaching Earth's surface intact. An attempt to catch the booster with the "Mechazilla" launch tower might be made on the next flight, according to Musk.

As NASA watches Starship closely, here’s what the agency wants to see next

https://arstechnica.com/space/2024/06/as-nasa-watches-starship-closely-heres-what-the-agency-wants-to-see-next/

Starship's next significant NASA milestone is the cryogenic transfer test early next year. It initially involves the launch of a Starship (target). A second Starship vehicle (chaser) will then launch and rendezvous with the target in orbit. The chaser will then transfer propellant to the target spaceship.

Boeing Starliner docks with ISS, delivering its first NASA crew to space station

https://www.cnbc.com/2024/06/06/boeing-starliner-iss-docking.html

Boeing’s Starliner capsule docked with the International Space Station, delivering its first astronauts to the orbiting research laboratory. It's also the first time that two US-built crew spacecraft are docked with the ISS at the same time.

Virgin Galactic conducts final VSS Unity commercial suborbital spaceflight

https://spacenews.com/virgin-galactic-conducts-final-vss-unity-commercial-suborbital-spaceflight/

VMS Eve took Virgin Galactic’s VSS Unity spaceplane on its final commercial mission. The company announced last November it would retire Unity by the middle of 2024 to conserve cash, about $1 billion at the time, to complete work on its Delta class of vehicles.

NASA Exploring Alternative Mars Sample Return Methods

https://www.nasa.gov/news-release/nasa-exploring-alternative-mars-sample-return-methods/

NASA is looking for more affordable and faster methods of bringing Mars samples back to Earth. NASA will award up to $1.5 million to conduct 90-day studies to seven companies including Lockheed Martin, SpaceX, Aerojet Rocketdyne, Blue Origin, Quantum Space, Northrop Grumman and Whittinghill Aerospace.

The most distant galaxy found so far is a total surprise

https://arstechnica.com/space/2024/06/daily-telescope-the-most-distant-galaxy-found-so-far-is-a-total-surprise/

The James Webb telescope has confirmed the discovery of a very bright galaxy, JADES-GS-z14-0, that is apparently 1,600 light-years across and existed just 300 million years after the Big Bang. It is unlike the types of galaxies that have been predicted by theoretical models to exist in the very early universe.