Space Economy
Shape the future of space commerce at ASCEND. Join leaders, innovators, and policymakers to explore the expanding space economy, emerging markets from low Earth orbit to cislunar space, investment approaches, and more.
Expanding & Evolving
Be at the Forefront of Commercial Space Expansion
As the global space economy hurtles toward an astronomical value of $1 trillion by 2040, ASCEND unites a constellation of visionary stakeholders—business leaders, academics, innovators, investors, government officials, and technical experts.
Together, we form a symphony of collaboration and knowledge exchange, igniting the brightest sparks of imagination to envision, design, and construct the future of space commerce in low Earth orbit and cislunar space. Discover the secrets behind major cost drivers, explore the government’s role in space, and unearth valuable lessons from past and current space ventures.
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Founder's Panel
Join Rob Meyerson, founder and CEO of Delalune Space, for an exploration of company origins, startup stories, and lessons learned.
Space to Grow: Unlocking the Final Frontier
The pace of change in the space industry over the past two decades has been exhilarating, but for those involved it can be hard to step back and understand the full picture.
American Dynamism: How the Boom in Defense-Tech Investing Impacts the Space Market
Expanding and evolving the space economy.
Bringing Mobility to Market: Igniting Drivers to Make ISAM Routine
Delivering mature in-space servicing, assembly and manufacturing capabilities to enable mobility within the future space economy will require a sustained demand signal and collaboration between government, research and industry.
