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.

Beyond Earth Symposium 2024

https://beyondearthsymposium.org/

200 stakeholders from government, space industry and academia gather to discuss public policy and international law topics such as what happens in a post-ISS era and the creation of a lunar-based economy. $55-$550. Washington, DC. November 12-13, 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.

Space Resiliency Summit

https://space.dsigroup.org/

Join senior leaders, experts, and innovators as they discuss innovative technologies, strategies, policies, and operations with the aim of ensuring that the U.S. is postured to maintain its dominance in space. Confirmed speakers include Keynote Speaker U.S. Air Force Under Secretary Melissa G. Dalton and U.S. Space Command Global Space Operations Director Maj Gen Troy L. Endicott. $690-$1,290. National Harbor, MD. December 4-5, 2024.

AGU24: What’s Next for Science

https://www.agu.org/annual-meeting

AGU's (American Geophysical Union) annual meeting is the largest gathering of Earth and space scientists, with 25,000+ attendees from over 100 countries who gather to share research to increase awareness of our planet and address climate change. $0-$1,060. Washington, DC. December 9-13, 2024.

2025 AI Symposium

https://www.rocketcenter.com/institute

Experts share insights around the theme, “Automation vs HITL (Human in the Loop)” across multiple industries, including space exploration. Huntsville, AL. January 28-30, 2025.

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.

International Conference on Aerospace and Aeronautical Engineering

https://aerospace2025.com/

Join academic scientists and researchers as they share experiences, research results, and solutions adopted in the fields of aerospace and aeronautical engineering. $299-$1099. Rome, Italy. February 20-22, 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.

Farnborough International Space Show

https://farnboroughspaceshow.com/

This annual exhibition and conference connects the space ecosystem across industry, defense, government and academia around six major themes - commercial space, operational space, sustainable space, defending space, exploring space, and earth and space. Farnborough, England. March 19-20, 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.

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Find Me on the Moon: NASA Lunar Navigation Challenge

https://www.freelancer.com/contest/Find-Me-on-the-Moon-NASA-Lunar-Navigation-Challenge-2442541/details

$50,000 total prize purse for developing a low-tech orienteering device for Artemis astronauts, or creating a method to survey and map the bottom of Shackleton Crater, which may have water ice trapped beneath the surface. Zoom informational webinar on October 2, 2024. Challenge closes November 25, 2024.

Let It Go: (After Latching)

https://grabcad.com/challenges/let-it-go-after-latching

NASA challenge to design a synchronized antenna deployment system. The primary objective is sequential deployment of hexagonal panels, crucial for maintaining the antenna's structural integrity and operational efficiency. The design must be compatible with and adaptable to existing NASA technologies. Close Date: November 25, 2024.

NASA’s LunaRecycle Challenge

https://www.nasa.gov/prizes-challenges-and-crowdsourcing/centennial-challenges/lunarecycle/

This competition around sustainable space exploration seeks to encourage innovative waste management and recycling solutions that can improve the sustainability of longer-term lunar missions. The design that passes the two track, two-phase challenge stands to win $3 million. Phase 1 Submissions Due: March 31, 2025.

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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Earth-observation startup emerges from stealth with $12 million

https://spacenews.com/earth-observation-startup-emerges-from-stealth-with-12-million/

Matter Intelligence, a Los Angeles-based startup, launched with $12 million in funding to develop an Earth observation sensor suite combining a high-resolution camera, thermal sensor, and spectrometer for use on satellites, drones and aircraft. Co-founded by Vishnu Sridhar, formerly of NASA’s Mars Perseverance Rover’s SuperCam team, Matter aims to support AI models capable of use cases such as detailed surface mapping and detection of emissions. Lowercarbon Capital led the seed round, joined by Toyota Ventures, Pear VC, Mark Cuban, and E2MC. 

Luxembourg joins OQ Technology’s 30 million euro investment plan

https://spacenews.com/luxembourg-joins-oq-technologys-30-million-euro-investment-plan/

Luxembourg Space Sector Development fund is a significant investor in OQ Technology's €30 million ($32 million) Series B funding round. Funding will be used to launch 20 OQ LEO narrowband satellites by the end of 2025 that will potentially allow connectivity for unmodified 5G smartphones.

German start-up OroraTech wildfire detection CubeSat collects data over British Columbia. Image Credits: European Space Agency

OroraTech raises 25 million euros for satellite wildfire detection system

https://spacenews.com/ororatech-raises-25-million-euros-for-satellite-wildfire-detection-system/

Munich-based startup OroraTech has raised €25 million ($27.3 million) to build wildfire detection and alert satellites to fill in data coverage gaps. The Series B funding round was led by Korys, the European Circular Bioeconomy Fund (ECBF), and existing investor Bayern Kapital.

Hyperspectral imagery startup Wyvern looks to raise US presence with $6M raise

https://techcrunch.com/2024/10/17/hyperspectral-imagery-startup-wyvern-looks-to-raise-us-presence-with-6m-raise/

Alberta-based remote sensing startup Wyvern has raised $6 million led by Squadra Ventures to expand into U.S. commercial and defense markets for its highest-resolution hyperspectral imagery services. Beginning commercial operations in April this year, Wyvern aims to substantially increase downlink capacity and coverage by adding 2 Loft Orbital buses in 2025.

EarthDaily buys analytics specialist amid imagery constellation deployment delay

https://spacenews.com/earthdaily-buys-analytics-specialist-amid-imagery-constellation-deployment-delay/

Private equity firm Antarctica Capital has sold New Mexico geospatial analytics provider Descartes Labs to Vancouver-based EarthDaily Analytics (EDA) to strengthen its AI imagery capability for insurance, energy, mining, and U.S. defense markets.

Boeing reportedly considers selling off its space business

https://www.theverge.com/2024/10/25/24279693/boeing-considers-selling-space-business-starliner

After several performance failures and $6.17 billion in losses last quarter, Boeing CEO Kelly Ortberg is considering selling the company’s space division, potentially offloading Starliner and International Space Station projects, but not completely detaching from the Space Launch System and its commercial and military satellite businesses.

How SpaceX Landed A Rocket... Without Landing Legs. Catching a Giant Rocket With Giant Chopsticks

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ysx4t7ICO58

Scott Manley's recap of how SpaceX successfully brought their super heavy booster back to the Mechazilla launch tower and caught it with chopsticks, enabling future rapid relaunch capability.

Solar power from space? Actually, it might happen in a couple of years.

https://arstechnica.com/space/2024/10/solar-power-from-space-actually-it-might-happen-in-a-couple-of-years/

Aetherflux CEO Baiju Bhatt, the co-founder of electronic trading platform Robinhood, says he has plans to reinvent space-based solar power with a LEO based approach and an initial investment of around $10 million as opposed to estimates of hundreds of billions of dollars for large satellites in geostationary space.

The Allen Telescope Array at the Hat Creek Radio Observatory in northern California. Image Credit: AlexanderP87

SETI tests new alien-hunting strategy, but TRAPPIST-1 planets remain silent

https://www.space.com/seti-alien-hunting-trappist-1-planets-ppos

The Allen Telescope Array of radio telescopes in California listened to TRAPPIST-1 for 28 hours, but did not detect signs of technological extraterrestrial life. TRAPPIST-1 has 7 Earth-like planets only about 40.7 light-years away. Some of its rocky worlds might sustain liquid water.