SSIB 2026 Agenda

Day 1 – 26 May 2026
11:00am – 2:00pm Check in – Please check in at the lobby
2:00pm – 3:00pm Pre-SSIB Space Nuclear Power Exploratory Session
3:00pm – 3:30pm Casey Anglada DeRaad, CEO, NewSpace Nexus
3:30pm – 4:00pm SSIB Score Card
4:00pm – 4:30pm Erin Pettyjohn, Director, AFRL Directed Energy Directorate
4:30pm – 5:00pm Steve “Bucky” J. Butow, Senior Advisor & Executive Committee Member, Defense Innovation Unit
5:00pm – 5:15pm Exhibitor and Sponsor Introductions
5:15pm – 6:30pm Opening Reception – Exhibit Hall
Day 2 – 27 May 2026
7:00am – 8:00am Breakfast – Arrive
8:00am – 8:30am Welcome Remarks – NewSpace Nexus and Oliver Riquelme, Office of U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-NM)
8:30am – 8:45am NewSpace Ignitor Company Pitches
  • ThinkOrbital Inc. — Lee Rosen
  • Ravee Optics — Piyush Shah
  • Desert Work Propulsion — Pat Patterson and Michael Patterson
8:45am – 9:15am Key Partner Keynote
Speakers include: Col. Timothy Trimailo, Director, Commercial Space Office (COMSO), Space Systems Command
9:15am – 9:45am Fireside Chat
Speakers include: Lt. Gen. John Shaw, USSF (Ret.), Former Deputy Commander, U.S. Space Command; Carol Welsch, USAF (Ret.), CEO & Founder, Creative Research Consulting, LLC
9:45am – 10:15am Keynote
Speakers include: Thomas Ainsworth, Acting Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Space Acquisition and Integration
10:15am – 10:45am Break
10:45am – 11:05am Space Policy and Regulation Panel
11:05am – 11:25am Advanced Power, Propulsion and Emerging Technologies Panel
11:25am – 11:45am Space Access, Mobility and Logistics / ISAM Panel
11:45am – 12:05pm Space Communication and Sensing Panel
12:05pm – 1:15pm Lunch
1:15pm – 2:15pm Working Group Session 1
2:15pm – 3:10pm Enablers for Commercial Space Innovators Panel
3:10pm – 3:30pm Break
3:30pm – 4:00pm Keynote
Speakers include: Dr. Kelly D. Hammett, Director and Program Executive Officer (PEO), Space Rapid Capabilities Office (Space RCO)
4:00pm – 4:45pm Industrial Base Readiness Panel
4:45pm – 5:00pm Closing Remarks
5:00pm – 7:00pm Launch to the LaunchPad! Dinner Reception – NewSpace LaunchPad – 2420 Alamo Ave. SE, Suite 104
Day 3 – 28 May 2026
7:00am – 8:00am Breakfast – Arrive
8:00am – 8:15am Welcome Remarks
8:15am – 8:30am NewSpace Ignitor Company Pitches
  • DeployHub — Tracy Ragan
  • AMROK Space — John Lee
  • Amplified Space — Jerome Hittle
8:30am – 9:00am NewSpace Nexus Partner Presentations
9:00am – 9:30am Keynote
Speakers include: James Mismash, Deputy Assistant Secretary of War for Industrial Base Growth and Director of Small Business Programs (OSBP)
9:30am – 10:15am Keynote
Speakers include: Brig. Gen. Christopher “Trigger” Fernengel, Director, Plans and Programs, Office of the Deputy Chief of Space Operations for Strategy, Plans, Programs and Requirements, U.S. Space Force
10:15am – 10:45am Break / Group Photo
10:45am – 11:30am Space Education, Workforce and STEM Co-Innovation Session
11:30am – 12:00pm Plenary Session Programming
Speakers include: Dr. David Denhard, Chief Scientist and Technical Advisor, U.S. Space Command
12:00pm – 1:00pm Lunch Fireside Chat
Speakers include: Dr. John Plumb, Head of Strategy, K2 Space; Dr. Eric Felt, Chief Technology Officer, Univ of Texas at El Paso National Security Institute
1:00pm – 1:30pm Keynote
Speakers include: Dr. Chris Bassler, Performing the Duties of Deputy Assistant Secretary of War for Strategy and Force Development
1:30pm – 3:30pm Working Group Session 2
3:30pm – 4:00pm Plenary Session Programming
Speakers include: Dr. Andrew “Andy” Williams, Director, AFRL/RJ Space Warfighting
4:00pm – 4:45pm Non-Traditional Operating Regimes Panel
4:45pm – 5:00pm Closing Remarks
5:00pm – 7:00pm Sponsor Reception
Day 4 – 29 May 2026
7:00am – 8:00am Breakfast – Arrive
8:00am – 9:00am Working Group Session 3
9:00am – 9:30am Welcome
9:30am – 10:00am Keynote: Dr. Russell Teehan, Technical Director, Space Development Agency (SDA)
10:00am – 10:20am Break
10:20am – 11:00am International Partnerships Panel
11:00am – 11:20am Supply Chain Panel
11:20am – 12:00pm Acquisition Reform / Supply Chain Panel
12:00pm – 1:00pm Boxed Lunch – Recap of the Working Group Sessions and Closing

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SSIB 2026 SPeakers

Thomas Ainsworth

Dr. Chris Bassler

Steve ‘Bucky’ Butow

Ron
Caton

Lt. Col. Brian Crouse

Dr. David Denhard

Brig. Gen. Christopher Fernengel

Charlotte Gerhart

Arthur Grijalva

Dr. Kelly Hammett

Dr. Diane Howard

Charlene Jacka

Dr. Seth
Lacy

Dr. Bhavya Lal

Sarah Mineiro

James Mismash

Mike Nishimura

Chirag Parikh

Erin Pettyjohn

Dr. John Plumb

Oliver Riquelme

Lt. Gen. John Shaw (USSF-Ret)

Dr. Jaime Stearns

Col. Owen Stephens

Dr. Russ Teehan

Col. Timothy Trimailo

Mandy Vaughn

Katie
Wall

Carol
Welsch

Dr. Andrew ‘Andy’ Williams

2026 SPONSORS

2026 EXHIBITORS

Space Industrial Leadership Council (SILC)

Annual Sponsors

Gold Sponsors

Silver Sponsors

Omni Federal Davidson SPA Black Sky Lockheed Martin BRPH Astroscale Ideas-Tek K2 Space Redwire Proof Labs RAND Antaris Omni Federal Davidson SPA Black Sky Lockheed Martin BRPH Astroscale Ideas-Tek K2 Space Redwire Proof Labs RAND Antaris

Join us in growing the new space economy from New Mexico for the nation!

NewSpace Nexus Ignitor Companies

Ignitor Elite

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Desert Works Propulsion

Desert Works Propulsion is a pioneer in electric propulsion with 180+ years of expertise

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EcoAtoms

Ecoatoms is standardizing space manufacturing with on-board computing and modular payloads to unlock automation, scalability, and trillion-dollar industries in orbit.

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iBOSS

iBOSS is pioneering ISAM (In-Space Assembly and Manufacturing) commercialization with modular, plug-and-play connections, enabling seamless integration and reconfiguration of space systems.

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Rogue Space Systems Corporation

Rogue Space Systems is advancing autonomy and robotics to observe and maintain satellites, provide last-mile logistics for in-space manufacturing, and clear debris.

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Rhea Space Activity

Rhea Space Activity (RSA) is an astrophysics start-up company in the science and technology industry.

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Amplified Space

AmplifiedSpace enables the next revolution of spacecraft modularity through the development of smart power systems to replace traditional rigid power systems that have been used in spacecraft development. 

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AMROK Space

AMROK Space engineers cutting-edge navigation sensors that empower satellites to rendezvous, dock, and collaborate in orbit, turning chaotic space traffic into reliable, secure missions for the future of exploration.

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Davidson Technologies

Davidson Technologies advances its Space Custody Engine (SCE) to enhance Space Domain Awareness (SDA), enabling precise tracking of satellites and space debris in an increasingly crowded orbit.

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DeployHub

DeployHub specializes in securing, managing, and ensuring the integrity of the space-related software supply chain, protecting mission-critical systems from cyber threats and vulnerabilities.

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Propel Space Inc.

Developing new ways to maximize delta-v and propellant efficiency for all spacecraft using unique mechanisms and approaches to change the paradigm of in-space mobility.

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Riverstone Solutions Inc.

Provide Federal and Commercial clients with uncompromising solutions to address Cybersecurity, Cloud, Data Engineering, Advanced Analytics, and IT Management challenges.

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Shocknet

Shocknet enables seamless access and monetization of digital content through decentralized platforms like Bitcoin’s Lightning Network and Nostr, acting as a “Data Vending Machine.”

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SQUID3 Space

SQUID3 offers software definable thermal solutions that expedite satellite thermal system development. Our adaptable thermal tapes (“ASTRID”) enable satellite manufacturers to quickly adapt their thermal system to a broad range of payloads and on-orbit scenarios.

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Sierra Lobo

Sierra Lobo establishes a legacy that allows humankind to explore new frontiers, bettering security and the quality of life for future generations. Operating an enduring, high-technology organization that specializes in creating and managing new, innovative technologies.

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Solstar Space

Solstar Space is the leading commercial space-based connectivity company pioneering the use of persistent communications services for all types of on-orbit assets including satellites, space stations, launch vehicles, and more.

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ThinkOrbital

To construct and defend the critical infrastructure required for a thriving space economy. Through innovation, adaptability, and collaboration, ThinkOrbital aims to transform science fiction into reality by building scalable, cutting-edge solutions that serve humanity’s needs in space.

Ignitor AA

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Aperi CMC

Providing software and consulting services to enable cost effective simulations of solids under extreme deformation.

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Applied Surface Engineering

ASE specializes in aerospace, energy, and transportation applications, from subsonic to hypersonic.

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Darkhorse Space and Ground Systems

Darkhorse Space & Ground Systems is a cutting-edge technology startup specializing in advanced RF and microwave antenna solutions.

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EM Sektet

Creating Humanity’s First Reactionless Engine.

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Adaptive Launch Solutions

ALS builds adaptive structures to safely house satellites for launch, adaptive avionics integrate multiple missions for lowered cost, and adaptive launch solutions on multiple NSSL and Small Launcher platforms.  

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Onward Air Inc.

OnwardAir’s eVTOL aircraft are designed to be easy to fly, affordably priced, modular and versatile, featuring multiple redundancies on flight critical systems.

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Ravee Optics

Ultracompact Optical Communications Enabling Small Satellites.

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Sumeria Space

Sumeria’s AI-based SaaS platform streamlines a fragmented ecosystem to create a global virtual network that runs on AI × Lasers, offering operators fast, continuous and resilient communication services for their data.  

Ignitor Alumni

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Auriga Space

On a mission to remove launch bottlenecks by offering customers a frequent and reliable launch cadence to space at a dramatically lower cost

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Blue Space

Their vision is to protect & safeguard critical space assets by weatherproofing space.  

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Evolution Space

Reimaged existing solid propulsion technology to build the simplest, most rapidly deployable small launch platform in the industry

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Gorilla Link

Enables smart wireless communications to connect satellite constellations

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Lesath International

Lesath’s vision is connecting humanity and space by leading the next generation of space launch vehicles

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New Frontier Aerospace

Has an inspiring mission to deliver cargo and passengers anywhere on Earth in less than two hours – in a renewably fueled, net carbon neutral, vertical take-off and landing hypersonic aircraft

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Proof Labs

Protecting space systems from cyber-attacks

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O Analytics

In addition to achieving Ignitor Elite Status for one of two concepts submitted to the program, O Analytics advanced a second concept addressing complex space domain awareness challenges to Ignitor AAA status

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RS21

Based in New Mexico, RS21 is a data science company that provides technology solutions to protect critical infrastructure, equipment, and space systems through AI-driven predictive maintenance

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Southwest Creek Engineering

Building the space drive of the future, today

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The Spaceport Company

Builds mobile disaggregated spaceports at sea to greatly expand launch site capacity

Kall Morris Incorporated

TYBRAM

Specializes in training systems for the U.S. Air Force, DoD and other US government agencies

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Spectronn, Inc.

Spectronn’s trustworthy AI software platform delivers actionable intelligence via a natural language chatbot. It makes complex decisions simple for our customers

Goodman Technologies LLC

Goodman Technologies

Based in New Mexico, Goodman Technologies is building disruptive materials for the most extreme environments, allowing customers to achieve their next breakthrough

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Based in Michigan, KMI’s Active Debris Removal (ADR) technology will keep space clear for all

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Miles Space

Based in Florida, Miles Space enables commercial deep space exploration. Their novel approaches led to being awarded a spot on the Artemis mission

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O Analytics

Based in West Virginia, O Analytics offers precision image processing and data fusion expertise to detect space object events while addressing the most complex space domain awareness challenges

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TrustPoint

Based in Virginia, TrustPoint provides resilient GPS for the automated and augmented world

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Space Products and Innovation, Inc

SPiN simplifies space manufacturing, lowering the time and cost of production for smallsat systems with a plug and play modular approach

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SaraniaSat Inc.

Based in California, provides high-performance edge computing of multi- and hyperspectral remote sensing imagery for rapid delivery

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Data Squared USA, Inc

Data Squared leverages advanced analytics, data science, machine learning, and artificial intelligence capabilities to enable organizations to harness the full potential of their data

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Modal Technology

Based in Minnesota, aims to improve the confidence in the outcomes of artificial intelligence systems used in space

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Exos Aerospace

Based in Texas, is one of three companies in the world with a licensed reusable rocket, enabling customers to skip the waiting line to space while saving them money

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Geedop, LLC

Based in Texas, brings invisible patterns into view for human planetary exploration

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Aphelion Aerospace

Based in Colorado, has cracked the code on ecofriendly space propulsion technology without compromising performance

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Magma Space

Based in Washington DC, offers precision control for the modern satellite

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Space Kinetic

Based in Albuquerque, Space Kinetic is building a space mobility platform that does not require firing a thruster or directly using consumable fuel

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Cheshir Industries

Based in New Mexico, develops and manufactures extremely high-performance antenna hardware

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Space Engine Systems Inc.

Space Engine Systems is developing a reusable “trucking” spaceplane designed for rapid deployment of payloads ranging from 550 kg to 5500 kg to Low Earth Orbit (LEO).

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Novium Space Robotics

Novium Space Robotics develops modular and reconfigurable robotic systems for ISAM, on-orbit maintenance, and lunar infrastructure, enabling adaptable and sustainable space operations.

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AADI Space

Servicing Space, Sustaining the Future: Aspire to  ensure a cleaner, more sustainable Space environment by extending the life of critical assets and mitigating Space debris.

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Origami Space

Origami Space develops innovative “Flatpack Antennas,” utilizing origami-inspired designs to enable compact, high-gain, and efficient antenna deployment on small satellite platforms.