Space Symposium, created in 1984 by Space Foundation, is the premier gathering of the global space community. More than 10,000 space professionals, business leaders, and decision-makers from over 40 countries convene in Colorado Springs to build partnerships and explore the latest in space technology across every sector of the space ecosystem.
IMS2026 isn’t just about innovation — it's about connection. It’s the best place to network with peers, learn from experts, uncover new opportunities, and tackle the challenges defining the future of our field. This is where the community comes together to learn about groundbreaking theories and practices, and explore cutting-edge products and services.
Over the past four decades, the small satellite community has transformed from a dedicated few pioneers working on shoestring budgets into a global ecosystem of commercial, government, and academic innovators. This community of collaborators has solved some of the space industry’s most complex challenges, redefining what’s possible in space. Today’s satellite constellations—systems of systems composed...