NASA Invites Media to 2026 von Braun Space Exploration Symposium
Members of the media are invited to join NASA at the 2026 von Braun Space Exploration Symposium from Monday, Oct. 26, to Wednesday, Oct. 28, at the University of Alabama in Huntsville. This year’s symposium is focused on humanity’s return to the Moon, sustainable lunar infrastructure, advanced space propulsion, and the evolving space workforce. Panels […]
NASA is extending an invitation to journalists for the 2026 von Braun Space Exploration Symposium, taking place from October 26th to 28th at the University of Alabama in Huntsville. This year's symposium will center on humanity's return to the Moon, establishing a sustainable lunar infrastructure, innovative space propulsion techniques, and the transformation of the space workforce.
Among the panel discussions are topics such as Artemis II and III missions, cutting-edge space propulsion, constructing utilities and infrastructure for long-term lunar survival, ensuring the resilience of the Moon base supply chain, the role of space nuclear technology, adapting to the evolving NASA workforce, and envisioning the future of space engineering. Keynote speakers and award presentations are also part of the program.
Notable NASA speakers include Deputy Associate Administrator Casey Swails, Stephen Cash, director of NASA Marshall, Nicky Fox, associate administrator of NASA's Science Mission Directorate, Charlie Blackwell-Thompson, Artemis II launch director from NASA Kennedy, Steve Creech, manager of the Human Landing System program at NASA Marshall, Debbie Whitis Korth, acting program manager of the Orion Program at NASA Johnson, and many others.
To secure an interview with any of these NASA speakers during the event, journalists should reach out to Lance D. Davis at lance.d.davis@nasa.gov or Joel Wallace at joel.w.wallace@nasa.gov. Media wishing to attend the symposium either in person or online must register through the American Astronomical Society.
The symposium is organized by the American Astronautical Society in partnership with NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center located in Huntsville, Alabama. The annual event brings together leaders from various sectors including government, industry, policy, and academia to discuss the present state of space exploration and to help determine the future direction of this field. For further information about NASA Marshall, visit https://www.nasa.gov/marshall.
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