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Space & Satellites USA 2026

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Space & Satellites USA 2026 is a high-level strategic forum designed for senior decision-makers from the Department of Defense, industry prime contractors, and emerging space startups to navigate the evolving landscape of space capabilities following the midterm political cycle. Held at the Marriott Metro Center in Washington D.C., the event limits attendance to 250 participants to foster an intimate, results-driven environment centered on actionable strategy rather than exhibit-driven networking. Through Chatham House Rule roundtables and structured debates, attendees will tackle critical challenges including the scalability of orbital systems, cybersecurity in space architectures, and the complexities of defense acquisition processes, aiming to align priorities and shape the 2027 national space agenda. The event is orchestrated under the auspices of the Space Systems Command, part of the Department of the Air Force, targeting key stakeholders involved in shaping the future of U.S. space dominance. Registration is managed through a dedicated event portal to ensure curated participation among top-tier leaders in government and industry.

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Strategic forum for top U.S. defense and space leaders to shape 2027 space agenda under Space Systems Command.

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Department Of The Air Force → Space Systems CommandView Agency

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927110 - Space Research and TechnologyView NAICS

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AgencyDepartment Of The Air Force → Space Systems Command
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Space & Satellites USA 2026 is the post-Midterm focal point for industry, investment, and government leaders to process the year's volatility and define the 2027 roadmap. We’ve stripped away the trade show noise, capping attendance at 250 of the most senior decision-makers to focus exclusively on high-value strategy. In an interactive environment of Chatham House roundtables and engaging debates, this is the final opportunity of the year for primes, start-ups, and officials to hash out the real-world hurdles of orbital scale, cybersecurity, and defense acquisition together.
Location: Marriott Metro Center, Washington D.C. Audience: DoW, Industry Registration: https://events.reutersevents.com/space/space-satellites-usa

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