SMALLSAT & SPACE ACCESS SUMMIT
- June 25-26, 2025
- 151 St. George, National Harbor, MD
Event Overview
The 8th Annual SmallSat & Space Access Summit will convene key stakeholders across DoD, IC, Federal Government, and Industry for in-depth discussions on the latest advancements in commercial and government small satellite projects, launch capabilities, and space access solutions. The event will highlight the role of small satellite deployments to ensure a sustained advantage for the U.S. and allies in the space domain.
2024 Confirmed Speakers Included
2025 Speakers Coming Soon!
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Senator Mike Rounds
US Senator - South Dakota -
Maj Gen Gregory J. Gagnon, USSF
Deputy Chief of Space Operations for Intelligence, USSF -
Maj Gen Christopher S. Povak, USSF
Deputy Director, NRO -
Lt Gen Nina Armagno, USSF (Ret)
Board of Directors, Rocket Lab -
Stephanie L. Possehl, SES
Director, Space and Missile Defense, OUSD (A&S) -
Kris O. Acosta, DISES
Director of System of Systems Engineering & Net Assessment, SSIO, SSC -
David T. Beckwith, SES
Director, C4/ISR, OUSD (A&S) -
Maj Gen Kim Crider, USAF (Ret)
Founding Partner, Elara Nova
about the smallsat & space Access Summit
TOPICS TO BE COVERED
- Elevating US Space Resilience through Small Satellite Integration
- Enabling Hybrid Space-Terrestrial Satellite Networks for Strategic USSF Advantage
- Leveraging Commercial Innovation to Enhance Launch Capabilities for Federal Small Satellite Initiatives
- Developing Advanced Small Satellite Capabilities for Enhanced Space Domain Awareness
- Driving Optimization for a Leaner, Faster, More Resilient US Space Force
- Bridging Innovation and Regulation: OSTP's Impact on Small Satellite Policy and Space Access Strategy
- Bolstering NRO Launch Capabilities to Advance National Security Objectives
Why You Should Attend This Summit
The global small satellite market is expected to grow by $3.73 billion from 2023 to 2027 at a compound annual growth rate of 16.78%. As adversaries seek to counter the U.S. advantage in space, DoD and the Military services are increasingly focused on deploying large constellations of small satellites to enhance space superiority and strengthen national security. The 2025 SmallSat & Space Access Summit will convene leaders, innovators, and experts from across the DoD, IC, academia, and industry to highlight advancements in commercial and government small spacecraft and launch capabilities.
The global small satellite market is expected to grow by $3.73 billion from 2023 to 2027 at a compound annual growth rate of 16.78%. As adversaries seek to counter the U.S. advantage in space, DoD and the Military services are increasingly focused on deploying large constellations of small satellites to enhance space superiority and strengthen national security. The 2025 SmallSat & Space Access Summit will convene leaders, innovators, and experts from across the DoD, IC, academia, and industry to highlight advancements in commercial and government small spacecraft and launch capabilities.
Smallsats have become increasingly popular in both commercial and military applications due to their lower cost, faster production times, and ability to be deployed in large numbers. DoD continues to embrace a more agile satellite procurement strategy; the proliferation of small satellite constellations remains a critical component towards meeting U.S. military needs. The event will cover key topics such as innovations in small satellite technology, development and deployment strategies, the future of launch vehicles and space access, resilient hybrid architecture, spaceport and launch infrastructure, supply chain and manufacturing challenges, and critical commercial-government partnerships. The Summit will also feature panels on addressing the challenges facing the space industrial base amidst rapid demand for small satellite production, as well as exploring commercial innovations driving the smallsat market. Attendees at the 2025 SmallSat & Space Access Summit will have the unique opportunity to hear from key decision makers and subject experts on current efforts to drive advancements in small satellite projects, launch capabilities, and space access solutions.
DSI’s team specializes in the extensive research and development of our Summit’s content and focus areas, and we will assemble the most respected minds in the satellite and space community as well as key policy makers across military and civilian offices. Our non-partisan approach allows us to reach across all services and organizations to bring together a truly holistic group of decision makers and solution providers.
At Our Summit You Have the Ability To
Gain Education & Insight: Walk away with knowledge gained from our senior level speakers on some of the complex challenges facing the small satellite and space communities.
Build Partnerships: The agenda is designed to allow for ample networking opportunities and the ability to engage in constructive dialogue among all in attendance.
Influence: Help foster ideas! Share your own insight and knowledge during our interactive sessions. All attendees are encouraged to address our speaker faculty and each other with their questions, comments or ideas.
Operating Guidance for Government Attendees
DSI’s Summit directly supports DoD & Federal Government priorities by providing a conduit for officials to efficiently reach audiences outside of their respective offices that directly impact their department’s mission success, at no charge to the government, and in an efficient expenditure of time.
DSI’s Summit will provide a forum to address and improve internal and external initiatives, meet with and hear from partner organizations, disseminate vital capability requirements to industry, increase visibility within the larger community, and generally support their mission.
The Summit is open and complimentary to all DoD and Federal employees and is considered an educational training forum.
(Industry and academia members are charged a fee for admission.)
Summit is CLOSED TO PRESS / NO RECORDINGS
SPONSORS & EXHIBITORS
The SmallSat & Space Access Summit provides opportunities including exhibit space, product demonstrations, and networking receptions.
BECOME A SPONSOR or ExhibitorDIAMOND SPONSOR
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York Space Systems was founded to radically improve spacecraft affordability and reliability, transforming and enabling next generation space mission operations worldwide. Today, it is one of the most innovative aerospace companies, specializing in both end-to-end customer solutions and the manufacture of spacecraft platforms. Let’s get to orbit with York’s turn-key complete mission solutions.
GOLD SPONSORS
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We are building a road to space for the benefit of Earth, humanity’s blue origin. Our team is focused on radically reducing the cost of access to space and harnessing its vast resources while mobilizing future generations to realize this mission. Blue Origin builds reusable rocket engines, launch vehicles, in-space systems, and lunar landers. Discover more at BlueOrigin.com.
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Rubicon is a division of Plasma Processes. Rubicon Space Systems is a committed champion and partner in creating a more verdant space economy. We are a developer and provider of in-space propulsion systems and thrusters that use the low-toxicity “green” and safe Advanced Space Craft Energetic Non-Toxic propellant (ASCENT), also known as AF-M315E. Rubicon Space Systems has more than 30 years of combined experience in developing green propulsion technologies and thousands of hours of thruster testing experience. Our team leads the world in the development and infusion of ASCENT-based propulsion, and we are ready to support your spacecraft mobility needs.
LUNCHEON SPONSOR
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Astranis Space Technologies Corp. is a US company that manufactures and operates small broadband communications satellites in geostationary orbit.Their MicroGEO satellite is radiation-hardened for a 10-year design life and uses an Astranis software-defined radio that is fully reprogrammable on-orbit. The first MicroGEO launched in April 2023 with four additional satellites launching in 2024. Their next-generation satellite, Omega, debuts in 2025 and will provide over 50 Gbps of total capacity making it pound-for-pound the most powerful communications satellite ever for GEO.
EXHIBITORS
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Glenair manufactures a broad range of high-performance cables and components for space. From our innovative line of non-pyrotechnic HDRMs to Blind Mate and high-reliability assisted separation force connectors to Micro/Nano and miniature circular connectors. Our composite accessories and AmberStrand/ArmorLite EMI-Braid has revolutionized weight-saving efforts in a variety of launch/satellite applications. Glenair’s Engineering and Testing capabilities are second to none, providing components for the most challenging environments.
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The National Reconnaissance Office develops, acquires, launches, and operates the nations’ space-based intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance capabilities to secure and expand the US Intelligence advantage.
MEDIA & ASSOCIATION PARTNERS
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Defense Daily stands out as the premier, exclusively business-focused defense program publication tailored for key influencers and decision-makers. Our platform delivers timely news and invaluable insights, covering the forefront of military, governmental, and private sector developments. We delve into the pivotal strategies, budgets, and cutting-edge technologies shaping the global defense landscape. Start your journey with a complimentary 15-day trial now.
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GeoConnexion Magazine, Digital edition, Website and Newsletters bring you the latest News and Stories/Reports from GeoTechnology industries in UK, Europe, the Middle East, Africa,NorthAmerica/Canada and Asia. Sign up now! Coverage of topics such as 3D Visualisation, Remote Sensing, LiDAR, Cloud, Mobile Mapping, Navigation with emphasis on Healthcare, Public Safety, Retail, Environment, Utilities, Surveying, LBS, Transport/Logistics, Telecommunications and More.
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GSOA is the only global non-profit association of the entire satellite ecosystem that brings members together and serves as the premier platform for worldwide collaboration. As the only CEO-driven satellite association in the world, GSOA takes the lead in addressing global challenges, seizing opportunities, and providing a unified voice for the satellite industry. Our vision is to help policymakers improve the state of the world by continuously bridging digital, education, health, social, gender and economic divides across diverse geographies and across mature and developing economies. GSOA is widely recognised as the representative body for satellite operators by international, regional, and national entities, including regulators, policymakers, standards-setting organizations.
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Celebrating its 12th year in publication, the Journal of Small Satellites (JoSS) is an international online journal providing high-quality, peer-reviewed articles that address all technical, scientific, systems, and operations aspects of small satellites. JoSS strives to serve as a premier platform for the collective collaboration of researchers, scientists, and spacecraft engineers, as an important forum for information exchange to enhance the functionality and utility of small satellites.
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SatNow is a new website that was launched in 2022. The website is dedicated to the Satellite and Space Industry. We provide the latest news, interesting white papers, technical articles and an innovative product search tool.
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The Space Force Association (SFA) is the only independent organization that serves as a professional military association whose sole focus is supporting the United States Space Force, United States Command, U.S. national spacepower at large, and our global partners and allies’ efforts in space exploration. Its core functions are to research, inform, and advocate for superior spacepower by shaping a Space Force that provides credible deterrence in competition, dominant capability in combat, and professional services for all partners.
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Established in 1989, SpaceNews is the most trusted and comprehensive source of news and analysis of the companies, agencies, technologies and trends shaping the global space industry. Space professionals rely on our experienced reporters to deliver timely, accurate and engaging coverage of civil, military and commercial space program. Please visit www.spacenewsawards.com for tickets to the SpaceNews Icon Awards on December 5th.
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WTA has been helping its members aim higher since our founding in 1985. Today, we are the leading partner in growth for teleport operators. We advocate for their commercial interests and promote excellence in their business practices, technology and operations. We help them distinguish real potential from hype, understand essential trends and adopt better business and operational practices.