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ASCEND 2026

Join Us As We Build Our Off-World Future Together
19–21 MAY | WASHINGTON, D.C.

Call for Content has closed.
Registration opens 27 January.

On the Horizon:

ASCENDxTexas 2026

Interlocking Orbits—Civilian, Commercial, and Defense
25–26 FEBRUARY | HOUSTON

ASCEND 2026 delivers fresh ideas, new partnerships, and growing momentum—while remaining the trusted home and voice of the global space community.

ASCEND is where the global space community comes together to drive real, actionable outcomes. ASCEND unites industry, government, academia, and emerging leaders to deliver clarity, alignment, and impact.

Grounded in technical excellence and powered by AIAA, ASCEND 2026 is strengthened by event partners including the Commercial Space Federation, ISS National Laboratory, Space Force Association, and Space Generation Advisory Council.

Registration opens 27 January.

Powered by Our Technical Community and Event Partners

ASCEND 2026 is strengthened by industry leading partner organizations that, in addition to the Call for Content, bring dedicated programming and communities to the event. 

Hosts a classified program day and leads the Space Transformation Summit focused on long-term technological and strategic change.

Curates two days of Finance and Innovation programming, programming, convening investors, innovators, and industry leaders through panels, discussions, and a startup pitch competition.

Brings its Space Policy Summit to ASCEND over two days, convening policymakers, Congressional leaders, industry, and government stakeholders.

Delivers three days of ISS research and development content, spanning high-level discussions and technical presentations on microgravity science and utilization.

Supports national security programming and collaboration across the military, industry, and academic space community.

Brings its SGx event to ASCEND, curating content for students and early-career professionals.

Organizes sessions on ISS heritage, focusing on preservation, recovery, and legacy.

Program-at-a-Glance

ASCEND 2026 covers a broad range of topics spanning space science and exploration, technology development and utilization, space economy, national security, and policy and law.

Key Themes:
Session Topics:
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Space Economy
Shape the future of space commerce by exploring markets, investment, business models, and partnerships driving sustainable growth across the global space economy.
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Policy and Law
Advance space policy, law, and governance to support innovation, economic growth, security, and long-term sustainability.
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National Security
Protect and strengthen space systems by advancing mission resilience, cybersecurity, detection capabilities, partnerships, and next-generation technologies across an increasingly contested domain.
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Science and Exploration
Make great leaps in space technology and scientific discovery across low Earth orbit, the Moon, Mars, and beyond.
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Technology Development and Utilization
Develop new enabling technologies and services, supporting space and terrestrial Infrastructure.

What to Expect:

2,000+

Attendees

130+

Sessions

190

Technical Papers

2026 Event Partners & Sponsors

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