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SpaceCom SpaceCom 2027, the flagship event of Commercial Space Week, will take place Jan. 12-14, 2027 in Orlando, FL.

The Global Commercial Space Conference and Exposition

January 11-14, 2027 | Orlando, FL

SpaceCom, in collaboration with NASA, powers and facilitates the network that makes business in space thrive and enables us to use space technology to create lucrative, yet sustainable opportunities for organizations worldwide. This annual event, co-located with the Space Mobility Conference and the GSA Spaceport Summit, attracts thousands of space professionals for an engaging conference program and a comprehensive expo with leading solution providers. SpaceCom is the essential link that brings together all those involved in the commercial space industry and advancing the business of space – including a strong focus on connecting public and private sectors.

Investment needs confidence. Companies need predictability. Markets need stability.Clear policy and legal frameworks hel...
09/28/2026

Investment needs confidence. Companies need predictability. Markets need stability.

Clear policy and legal frameworks help create all three, providing pathways for emerging technologies to move from innovation to commercialization.

In the Powering Space issue of SpaceCom Second Stage, Paul Stimers and Katie Inman, Partners at Holland & Knight, discuss how policy is becoming part of the foundational infrastructure supporting the commercial space economy.

Read "Building the Rules for a Commercial Space Economy: How Policy Creates the Confidence to Commercialize Innovation":
https://spacecomsecondstage.com/building-the-rules/

Breakthrough technologies create possibilities. Standards help turn them into repeatable operations.As commercial space ...
09/25/2026

Breakthrough technologies create possibilities. Standards help turn them into repeatable operations.

As commercial space nuclear advances toward increased launch cadence, shared standards can create common approaches for designing, testing, transporting, processing, and launching nuclear systems.

In the Powering Space issue of SpaceCom Second Stage, Andrew Nelson, Chair of ASTM International's F47 Committee on Commercial Spaceflight; Alex Gilbert, Technical Lead of the ASTM F47 Space Nuclear Power Working Group; and David Schleeper, Lead for the ANS 31.1 Standard for Testing and Facilities for Space Nuclear Power and Propulsion Reactors, discuss the standards enabling commercial space nuclear.

Read "From Policy to Practice: The Standards Enabling Commercial Space Nuclear":
https://spacecomsecondstage.com/from-policy-to-practice/


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We’re honored to share that SpaceCom has won the Trade Show Executive Magazine Gold 100 Award for Best Use of Technology...
09/24/2026

We’re honored to share that SpaceCom has won the Trade Show Executive Magazine Gold 100 Award for Best Use of Technology and Data in 2025.

The commercial space industry moves quickly, and staying relevant means continually understanding the trends, technologies and priorities shaping what comes next. Our team has developed a technology- and data-informed approach to identifying emerging themes, strengthening our industry knowledge and making more informed decisions about our attendee and exhibitor needs.

The result is a more strategic method to building programming and experiences that bring the whole space ecosystem together around the issues and opportunities that matter.

We’re proud to see that work recognized by Trade Show Executive and grateful to the team behind it. Thank you for the honor!

Could electricity change one of spaceflight's oldest assumptions?Astrum Drive is exploring a propulsion concept that con...
09/21/2026

Could electricity change one of spaceflight's oldest assumptions?
Astrum Drive is exploring a propulsion concept that converts electrical energy into thrust, with the potential to extend mission lifetimes, reduce launch mass, and open new possibilities for future spacecraft.

In the Powering Space issue of SpaceCom Second Stage, Dr. Ivaylo Vasilev, Founder and CEO, and Prof. Dr. Nelson Bolivar, Co-Founder and Chief Scientific Officer of Astrum Drive, discuss what could happen if spacecraft could travel farther while carrying less fuel.

Read "Beyond Fuel: Could Electricity Become the Next Great Leap in Space Propulsion?":
https://spacecomsecondstage.com/beyond-fuel/

How do you keep lunar infrastructure running through two weeks of darkness?Small radioisotope energy systems could keep ...
09/19/2026

How do you keep lunar infrastructure running through two weeks of darkness?
Small radioisotope energy systems could keep navigation beacons, communications networks, scientific instruments, and other critical infrastructure operating throughout the lunar night.

In the Powering Space issue of SpaceCom Second Stage, Chris Tutt, Principal Investigator for Radioisotope Power Systems at Intuitive Machines, discusses how compact, long-duration power sources could help transform lunar exploration into permanent operations.

Read "Infrastructure as a Service: Tomorrow - Staying There: Keeping Lunar Infrastructure Alive":
https://spacecomsecondstage.com/infrastructure-as-a-service-tomorrow/

The next generation of space nuclear power is building on decades of experience here on Earth.Trusted manufacturers, pro...
09/17/2026

The next generation of space nuclear power is building on decades of experience here on Earth.
Trusted manufacturers, proven processes, resilient supply chains, specialized facilities, and skilled workforces are creating the industrial foundation needed to produce space nuclear systems at scale.

In the Powering Space issue of SpaceCom Second Stage, Joel Sema, Director of the Space Nuclear Segment at BWXT, discusses how decades of terrestrial and naval nuclear expertise are accelerating the commercial space economy.

Read "Terrestrial & Naval Power to Space Power: Decades of Nuclear Experience Are Accelerating the Commercial Space Economy":
https://spacecomsecondstage.com/power-to-space-power/

09/14/2026

Experience Artemis II through NASA imagery, animation, and scientific visualization, and see the mission in an entirely new way.

Join us January 14 at 4:00 PM as James Tralie’s immersive main stage presentation will share how he combines scientific understanding with high-level visual storytelling.

Explore the full conference program and register now: https://commercialspaceweek.com/register

Powering an off-world base is as much an infrastructure challenge as an energy challenge. Future nuclear systems for the...
09/14/2026

Powering an off-world base is as much an infrastructure challenge as an energy challenge.

Future nuclear systems for the Moon and Mars will require precision manufacturing, specialized facilities, launch infrastructure, and engineering capable of delivering reliable power for continuous operations.

In the Powering Space issue of SpaceCom Second Stage, Edward Ellegood, Aerospace Industry Analyst at Merrick & Company, explores how high-performance manufacturing is adapting to support the next generation of space nuclear power systems.

Read "Our Off-World Bases Will Rely on Nuclear Power. Can We Deliver?":
https://spacecomsecondstage.com/our-off-world-bases-will-rely-on-nuclear-power/

In space transportation, efficiency can become a competitive advantage.Electric propulsion allows spacecraft to carry le...
09/12/2026

In space transportation, efficiency can become a competitive advantage.
Electric propulsion allows spacecraft to carry less propellant, extend operational lifetimes, support orbital servicing, and reduce the cost of moving cargo throughout Earth orbit and beyond.

In the Powering Space issue of SpaceCom Second Stage, Michael VanWoerkom, Chief Executive Officer of ExoTerra Resource, now part of Voyager Technologies, discusses how electric propulsion is transforming transportation from a spacecraft system into a business strategy.

Read "Electric Propulsion Economics: Efficiency as the Engine of Commercial Space":
https://spacecomsecondstage.com/electric-propulsion-economics/

A nuclear space mission begins long before anyone starts counting down.Specialized facilities, trained personnel, regula...
09/10/2026

A nuclear space mission begins long before anyone starts counting down.
Specialized facilities, trained personnel, regulatory expertise, radiation monitoring, security, and carefully planned operations are all part of preparing a nuclear payload for launch.

In the Powering Space issue of SpaceCom Second Stage, David Schleeper, Nuclear Systems Engineer at RS&H, discusses how spaceports are preparing the infrastructure needed to support the future of nuclear spaceflight.

Read "Before the Countdown: Preparing Spaceports for Nuclear Missions":
https://spacecomsecondstage.com/before-the-countdown/

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