ASCEND 2026

League, TX, USA, Feb 25, 2026

ASCEND 2026 is a major global space industry conference happening 19–21 May 2026 in Washington, D.C., USA. It brings together leaders from industry, government, academia and the space community to focus on driving real, actionable progress in space exploration, technology, policy, business and national security. The event features technical sessions, policy forums, investor and innovation programming, space economy discussions, and collaboration between stakeholders shaping the future of space activities — from low Earth orbit and the International Space Station to lunar and deep‑space initiatives. ASCEND is supported by organizations such as the AIAA, Commercial Space Federation, ISS National Laboratory and Space Force Association, making it a key convening point for the global space ecosystem.

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