Events & Conferences

With the European space sector undergoing a structural shift toward security and autonomy, organizers of SmallSat Europe 2026 have issued a final call for technical papers. The deadline for abstract submissions is January 23, 2026, leaving engineers and researchers less ...

At CES 2026, the relationship is no longer a one-way street; it has evolved into a symbiotic loop where neither can reach its $1 trillion potential without the other. However, as of this week's kickoff in Las Vegas, Satellite Technology ...

Secretary of the Air Force Troy Meink announced a structural overhaul of the service’s acquisition authorities on Dec. 11, revealing a transition from the traditional Program Executive Officer (PEO) model to "Portfolio Acquisition Executives" (PAEs) designed to decentralize decision-making ...

By Sean Payne, SatNews Events ORLANDO, Fla. — Targeting a critical disconnect between technical space operators and the government officials who fund them, the Space Force Association (SFA) has established the National Spacepower Center (NSpC). Unveiled during the Spacepower Conference, ...

Gen. Michael Guetlein, the recently appointed Director of the Golden Dome missile defense program, accepted a leadership award at the Space Power Conference tonight, appearing remotely on the main stage screen to outline the urgent operational tempo of the Pentagon's ...

December 8, 2025 – The global science outreach organization Astronomy on Tap (AoT) is expanding its operational footprint this week with the launch of a new chapter in Lubbock, Texas, and the reactivation of its San Francisco branch, coinciding with ...

London, U.K. — The global space sector’s leading investors, technologists, and executives gathered at The Natural History Museum on Friday night for the debut of the Global Space Awards (GSA). The event, poised to become a fixture in the industry ...

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. — The forthcoming Berkeley Space Center, a massive public-private innovation hub slated for NASA’s Ames Research Center, has secured a strategic leader capable of bridging the divide between Pentagon requirements and Silicon Valley agility. Victoria Coleman, the ...

The team at Satnews Publishers wishes everyonecelebrating Thanksgiving an enjoyable holiday with whoever — and whatever — joins you at your table. The Satnews offices will be closed Thursday, November 27through Friday, November 28 for Thanksgiving returning on Monday, December ...

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Brian O'Toole BlackSky Technology Inc. (NYSE: BKSY) CEO Brian O’Toole was named “Executive of the Year” by the Northern Virginia Chamber of Commerce and the Professional Services Council (PSC) at the annual 2025 Greater Washington GovCon awards. The award recognized ...

Satcoms Innovation Group (SIG) and SAE Media Group have announced that Melanie Stricklan is the winner of the second Women in MilSatCom Innovation Award. Melanie is the co-founder of Slingshot Aerospace, Executive in Residence at Space Foundation, and Executive Director ...

Save the date for... the 2026 Satellite Mobile Innovation Awards Ceremony on… Tuesday, March 24, 2026… at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, DC. MSUA looks forward to celebrating the outstanding achievements of our industry with you! Nominations ...

Hubble Network recently announced a major step forward as the firm raised $70 million in Series B funding, bringing the company’s total funding to $100 million since its founding in 2021. This raise fuels their growth and also validates the ...

SVSW provides a powerful platform to elevate your brand, generate leads, and position your company as a key player in the space industry. With flexible sponsorship and exhibit options, it creates a high-impact environment to connect with the right audience ...

Iridium Communications Inc. (NASDAQ: IRDM) has been selected by the U.S. Department of Transportation (DoT) for an award through its Complementary Positioning,Navigation, and Timing (CPNT) Action Plan Rapid Phase Award II to support a broad network deployment of Iridium® PNT ...

For years, Silicon Valley Space Week (SVSW) has been the premier gathering for the global space industry, bringing together leaders from commercial markets, defense, and government. It’s a pivotal event for anyone looking to better understand the industry, gain actionable ...

By Sean Payne – SatNews Events Reporter The European Space Agency (ESA) has awarded Italian aerospace manufacturer Avio a €40 million contract to design and develop a reusable upper stage demonstrator. Signed at the 76th International Astronautical Congress (IAC) in Sydney, ...

By Sean Payne – SatNews Events Reporter SYDNEY, Australia — In a significant shift regarding orbital safety protocols, the China National Space Administration (CNSA) proactively contacted NASA on October 1 to coordinate a collision avoidance maneuver, marking a reversal of ...

For years, Silicon Valley Space Week (SVSW) has been the premier gathering for the global space industry, bringing together leaders from commercial markets, defense, and government. It’s a pivotal event for anyone looking to better understand the industry, gain actionable ...