The Aerospace Corporation is participating in TechCrunch Disrupt 2024 to engage with the startup and tech community, foster innovation, and explore dynamic partnerships that can drive the future of space operations. By participating in this prominent event, Aerospace aims to connect with emerging companies and investors, showcase its expertise in space technology, and support innovative solutions that align with national space security and exploration goals. The company's presence underscores its commitment to accelerating commercial space ventures and expanding the boundaries of space exploration through collaboration.
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Future of Space Operations Challenge
Monday, Oct. 28: 8:35AM - 9:35AM at Industry Stage-Space
This open call pitch-off will present startups across robotics, autonomous systems, AI/ML, Vision Systems, Propulsion and Navigation. Five finalists will pitch to Aerospace judges and one winner will get access to expert lead feedback sessions with The Aerospace Corporation, government experts, and commercial space leadership.
- Cody Bronkar, VC & Strategic Partnerships at SpaceWERX
- Dr. Tom Cwik, Chief Technologist at Jet Propulsion Laboratory
- Dr. Debra L. Emmons, Vice President & CTO at The Aerospace Corporation
- Justin Krauss, Head of Applied Tech, Innovation Economy at JPMorgan
- Brian Manning, CEO of Xona Space Systems
- Chris Pearson, CEO of Agile Space Industries
- Lee Rosen, Co-Founder & CEO of ThinkOrbital Inc.
Cislunar: The Next Frontier
Monday, Oct 28: 11:00AM - 10:20AM at Industry Stage-Space
Cislunar space – the region from Earth out to the Moon – is quickly becoming the next frontier for commercial space activity and a gateway for future space exploration. This panel will explore how the convergence of cutting-edge technology, innovative business models, and strategic partnerships is turning bold visions for the Moon – from space stations to sustainable lunar infrastructure – into reality. Industry leaders will discuss the opportunities and challenges of building a thriving lunar ecosystem and how the commercial sector is positioning itself at the heart of this new era of exploration.
- A.C. Charania, Agency Chief Technologist at NASA
- Steve Isakowitz, President and CEO of The Aerospace Corporation
To view the full Space Stage agenda at Disrupt 2024, please visit TechCrunch.
