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.

ION GNSS+ 2024

https://www.ion.org/gnss/

Technical meeting and showcase of GNSS (Global Navigation Satellite System) technology, products and services. Sessions focus on research and commercial policy. $499-1,380. Baltimore, MD. 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.

Satcoms Training Course

https://satcoms.theiet.org/

Join early-career professionals for this 6-day comprehensive training around the key concepts of satellite communication technology and applications. £2,629-2,399. Stevenage, UK. September 18-20 and 23-24, Live Virtual. September 26, Hybrid.

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.

How to Live on Mars (and not die)

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/how-to-live-on-mars-and-not-die-tickets-969870648217

This informative, interactive lecture by Dr. Nicholas Castle covers surviving Mars, from martian geology all the way to habitat construction. This session will be followed by an ask-me-anything discussion. $100. Online. October 5-26, 2024.

56th Annual Division for Planetary Sciences (DPS) Meeting | American Astronomical Society

https://aas.org/meetings/dps56

DPS 2024 features workshops, splinter sessions, interactive oral sessions from scheduled panelists, and other professional development and social events. Plenary speakers include Cédric Gillmann from ETH Zurich and exoplanetary science and planetary habitability specialist Stephen Kane. Boise, ID. October 6-10, 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.

TechCrunch Disrupt 2024

https://techcrunch.com/2024/06/20/announcing-the-agenda-for-the-space-stage-at-techcrunch-disrupt-2024/

Explore the challenges and possibilities for stakeholders in space at this year’s conference, which includes a dedicated Space Stage and "The Space Challenge" pitch competition. $125-$3500. San Francisco, CA. October 28, 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.

International Conference on Space Science and Communication

https://www.pagesconferences.org/2024/space-science

Multi-disciplinary international group of scientists, engineers, researchers and industry stakeholders share cutting-edge ideas around planetary science, aerospace, astronomy and satellite networking. Vancouver, CA. November 4-6, 2024.

APSCC Satellite Conference & Exhibition 2024

https://apsccsat.com/

This year’s event aims to bring satellite and space industry professionals together for market insight, partnerships and deals under the theme “Navigating an Unchartered Future: Facing Disruptions and Opportunities in the Space Industry”. $630-1,500. Bangkok, Thailand. November 5-7, 2024.

Space Tech Expo Europe

https://www.spacetechexpo-europe.com/

Join Europe's largest B2B space event, to network and explore cutting-edge products and technologies driving the future of space exploration. Among this year’s exhibitors are ArianeGroup, Kepler Communications, and Sierra Space. Free. Bremen, Germany. November 19-21, 2024.

SmallSat Symposium

https://smallsatshow.com/

Gain market insights and develop meaningful connections with leading space companies, key decision-makers and innovators in the SmallSat industry. $200-$1,695. Silicon Valley, CA. February 4-6, 2025.

SATELLITE 2025

https://www.satshow.com/

Satellite developers, manufacturers, service providers, and customers gather for updates on the satellite market and opportunities for collaboration on shared technical, policy, and financial challenges. Free-$2999. Washington, DC. March 10-13, 2025.

Space-Comm Expo 2025

https://space-comm.co.uk/

Space-Comm Expo brings together delegations for exhibits, talks, roundtables, and more around the theme, “Accelerating the commercial future of space” as the UK continues to grow its contribution to the global space market. London, UK. March 11-12, 2025.

CubeSat Developers Workshop 2025

https://www.cubesatdw.org/

Join hundreds of attendees for this annual global small-satellite conference hosted by CubeSat. Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo, CA. April 22-24, 2025.

SmallSat Europe

https://2025.smallsateurope.com/

Insights from technical experts and interactive collaboration on in-depth workshops at Europe's leading SmallSat event. €66.50-€495. Amsterdam, Netherlands. May 27-28, 2025.

Low Leakage Cryogenic Disconnects for Fuel Transfer and Long-Term Storage

https://grabcad.com/challenges/low-leakage-cryogenic-disconnects-for-fuel-transfer-and-long-term-storage

NASA is tapping the GrabCAD community for testable designs for low or zero leakage cryogenic fuel transfer disconnect seals that are compatible with robotic connection and disconnection and use materials that can withstand the wide range of temperatures in deep space. Deadline: September 25, 2024.

Tycho crater's central peak complex casting a long, dark shadow. Image Credit: NASA / GSFC / Arizona State Univ. / Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter

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.

2024 NASA International Space Apps Challenge

https://www.spaceappschallenge.org/

Register for NASA’s global hackathon and join a diverse collection of global problem-solvers to develop solutions to Earth and space challenges using open data from NASA and its Space Agency Partners. October 5-6, 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. 

The solar system's biggest space jobs site | Space Crew

https://spacecrew.com/

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

Jobs in the Space Field & Tech Industry | Space Talent

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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KBR’s latest acquisition boosts its classified space workforce amid growing military demand

https://spacenews.com/kbrs-latest-acquisition-boosts-its-classified-space-workforce-amid-growing-military-demand/

Global engineering and services firm KBR closed a $737 million acquisition of defense and space support services contractor LinQuest. The deal doubles its specialized national security workforce and gives KBR secure facilities to meet the US military’s growing demand.

Atlas sets course to triple sales after raising $15 million

https://spacenews.com/atlas-sets-course-to-triple-sales-after-raising-15-million/

Atlas Space Operations, the largest US owned and operated global federated ground antenna network, raised $15 million to meet their goal of tripling revenue by September 2025. NewSpace Capital led the pre-Series C funding round.

Mesa Quantum Announces $3.75 Million in Seed Funding

https://thequantuminsider.com/2024/09/05/mesa-quantum-announces-3-75-million-in-seed-funding/

Quantum sensing company Mesa Quantum announced an oversubscribed seed funding of $3.7M led by J2 Ventures, with participation from SOSV, to scale operations with the goal of commercializing chip-scale quantum sensors for alternative PNT (Position, Navigation and Timing). Mesa's sensors aim to provide GPS alternatives in environments where traditional systems fail, such as military zones, underwater, and in space.

Eartheye Space raises $1.5 million

https://spacenews.com/eartheye-space-raises-1-5-million/

Singapore Earth-observation startup Eartheye Space raised $1.5 million in pre-seed funding to access additional data sources and expand its platform for tasking satellites together across various sensor modalities.

Polaris Dawn astronauts perform spacewalk

https://spacenews.com/polaris-dawn-astronauts-perform-spacewalk/

Crew commander Jared Isaacman and mission specialist Sarah Gillis both spent about 8 minutes testing the mobility of their SpaceX-designed extravehicular activity (EVA) suits in the hatch of the Crew Dragon spacecraft. As planned, neither floated free from the spacecraft, keeping hold of the "skywalker" handholds.

The Boeing Starliner spacecraft undocked from the forward port of the Harmony module of the International Space Station. Image Credit: NASA/JSC

Boeing Starliner returns to Earth empty, months later than planned

https://www.cnbc.com/2024/09/06/boeing-starliner-leaves-iss-crew-flight-test.html

Starliner’s capsule Calypso undocked from the International Space Station and returned to Earth empty, and about three months later than planned. NASA test pilots Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams will return in February 2025 aboard SpaceX’s Dragon spacecraft.

ESCAPADE spacecraft development images at Rocket Lab in California. Image Credit: Rocket Lab / NASA's Scientific Visualization Studio - KBR Wyle Services, LLC/Beth Anthony

NASA Stands Down from October Launch for ESCAPADE to Mars

https://blogs.nasa.gov/escapade/2024/09/06/nasa-stands-down-from-october-launch-for-escapade-to-mars/

NASA will forego the ESCAPADE (Escape and Plasma Acceleration and Dynamics Explorers) spacecraft launch this October out of concern that Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket may not be ready in time. The next potential opportunity for this mission to study the atmosphere of Mars is spring 2025.

Relativity Space has gone from printing money and rockets to doing what, exactly?

https://arstechnica.com/space/2024/09/relativity-space-has-gone-from-printing-money-and-rockets-to-doing-what-exactly/

Launch company Relativity Space shared a photo of a large payload fairing, but it’s not for Terran R. Relativity planned to use additive manufacturing to print the vast majority of the vehicle, but issues have brought the design progressively closer to a traditional ESA rocket, the Ariane 64, an Ariane 6 rocket with four solid rocket boosters.