Space Debris Conference 2026
https://ssa.gov.sa/sdc26/
SDC2026 invites international stakeholders facing the escalating threat of space debris to in-depth keynotes, live demonstrations and collaborations on issues and long-term solutions for a safer orbital environment. Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. January 26-27, 2026.
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18th European Space Conference
https://spaceconference.eu/
The European Space Conference will focus on debates around critical issues for Europe’s space ecosystem, such as negotiations for the next EU Multiannual Financial Framework, upcoming space and defence initiatives, and Europe’s role in global partnerships. Featured speakers include French Research and Space Minister of Higher Education Philippe Baptiste and German Technology and Space Federal Minister of Research Dorothee Bär. Brussels, Belgium. January 27-28, 2026.
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Space Mobility Conference
https://spacemobility.org/
The Space Mobility Conference is the national forum where military, industry, and government leaders come together to solve the challenges of today’s contested space domain and advance the U.S. Space Force’s logistics capabilities. $0-$825. Orlando, FL. January 28-30, 2026.
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SpaceCom Expo
https://www.spacecomexpo.com/
SpaceCom is the flagship event of Commercial Space Week that unites civil space, defense, and commercial industry leaders for three days of deal-making, partnership building, and technology discovery. $0-$1,525. Orlando, FL. January 28-30, 2026.
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2026 SmallSat Symposium
https://smallsatshow.com/
This year’s intensive three-day forum features deep technical briefs and insights into new missions, behind-the-scenes market analysis, and the latest breakthroughs in smallsat technology, services and applications. $200-$1,395. Silicon Valley, CA. February 10-11, 2026.
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ASCENDxTexas 2026
https://www.ascend.events/ascendx/ascendxtexas-2026/
2026 ASCENDxTexas opens under the theme, “Interlocking Orbits—Civilian, Commercial, and Defense,” with a focus on the innovation and adaptation necessary to navigate the evolving space economy. Join discussions on policy, commercial challenges, and changing timelines. $199-$449. Houston, TX. February 25-26, 2026.
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47th IEEE Aerospace Conference
https://www.aeroconf.org/
The International IEEE Conference promotes interdisciplinary understanding through presentations and plenary sessions around science and technology, and government and commercial applications. $125-$2300. Big Sky, MT. March 7-14, 2026.
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SATShow Week (SATELLITE x GovMilSpace)
https://www.satshow.com/
Commercial innovators, government and military decision-makers, and end-users from around the world gather for the SATELLITE and GovMilSpace events to collaborate and have mission-critical dialogue in a trusted forum at this satellite-focused event. $149-$2,899. Washington, D.C. March 23-26, 2026.
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Munich Space Summit
https://www.munich-space-summit.org/
The Munich New Space Summit and Munich Satellite Navigation Summit merge this year into a 5-day forum for space sector innovation to build bridges between established expertise and emerging ideas, and enable future collaborations and applications. Munich, Germany. March 23-27, 2026.
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Space Symposium
https://www.spacesymposium.org/
Global space professionals alongside hundreds of exhibitors and speakers come together to explore critical space issues and drive innovation across the space industry. $0-$3,560. Colorado Springs, CO. April 13-16, 2026.
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Challenges | Solicitations | Resources
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NASA's LunaRecycle Challenge: Phase 2
https://lunarecycle.competitionsciences.org/
This phase of the $3 million competition is open only to U.S. teams and focuses on the development of required Prototype Solutions and optional Digital Twin Solutions of the prototype to transform trash items into useful feedstocks and/or end products on the surface of the Moon and Mars. Winners are expected to be announced in August 2026. Registration closes January 22, 2026.
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NASA Orbit Challenge
https://nasaorbit.org/
This college student competition opens up NASA intellectual property and mission challenge opportunities for developing commercial applications of NASA patents to solve problems on Earth or for next-generation space exploration technologies. In addition to up to $380,000 in prizes, participants receive mentorship from NASA experts and finalists gain access to an exclusive career accelerator program. Closes February 9, 2026.
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Space Ecosystem | Startups | Deals
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Hadrian Partners with T. Rowe Price to Accelerate the Reindustrialization of America
https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/hadrian-partners-with-t-rowe-price-to-accelerate-the-reindustrialization-of-america-302657125.html
Aerospace and defense manufacturer Hadrian announced new financing at a $1.6 billion valuation, led by accounts advised by T. Rowe Price Associates, with participation from Founders Fund, a16z, Altimeter, D1 Capital, 1789 Capital, Lux Capital, Construct Capital, StepStone Group, and existing investors. The capital will accelerate factory expansion and advance Hadrian's manufacturing roadmap to build the next generation of American factories to support national reindustrialization.
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Space Exploration | Development
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Four solar array wings for the Artemis II Orion spacecraft are installed inside the Operations and Checkout Building at NASA's Kennedy Space Center. Image Credits: NASA Johnson Space Center / NASA/Rad Sinyak
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Astronomy | Astrobiology | Cosmology
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Artist concept of what exoplanet K2-18 b could look like. Image Credits: NASA, ESA, CSA, Joseph Olmsted (STScI)
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