SMC Space Protection Forum

The Space and Missile Systems Center's Space Superiority Systems Wing is organizing the 2nd Quarter 2009 Space Protection Forum on April 22 at the Aerospace Corporation Campus in El Segundo, California. This Air Force-sponsored event aims to facilitate the exchange of emerging information on space protection among government and industry participants, fostering an open dialogue on relevant space security issues. Topics will include threats to space systems, ongoing space acquisition programs, and operational perspectives from governmental agencies. Attendance is open to all contractors but is limited by seating capacity, requiring registration on a first-come, first-served basis through the Contractor's Link provided. Participants must have a security clearance to attend. The forum is strictly a government-industry information-sharing event and will not lead to any solicitation or contract awards. The Department of Defense, through the Sustainment Mcpnt Ssc/pkl office, is the sponsoring agency. For additional details and registration, interested parties can contact David Kessler via email. The event is categorized under NAICS code 927110, which pertains to space research and development activities. The venue details and the registration link are made available publicly, emphasizing the informational nature of this forum without follow-up contractual obligations.