NEWSPACE NEXUS 2025 SSIB CONFERENCE

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2025 STATE OF THE SPACE INDUSTRIAL BASE CONFERENCE
Sheraton Albuquerque Airport
2025 SSIB Agenda
Day 1 – 29 April 2025
11:00p – 12:30pm Check In @ Sign In Desk in Lobby
12:30-12:45pm Welcome NewSpace Nexus Rep. Rob Wittman (R-VA) – (video remarks) Vice-Chairman, U.S. House Committee on Armed Services
12:45-1:15pm Maj. Gen. Stephen Purdy, Jr. (Keynote) – Acting Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Space Acquisition and Integration
1:15-1:45pm Panel: Space Sensing
1:45-2:30pm ISAM/SML Working Group Panel
2:30-3:00pm Commercial Space Tools for Innovators Panel
3:00-3:20pm Break
3:20-3:45pm Paula Trimble (Keynote) – Policy Chief at Space Development Agency
3:45- 4:15pm Col. Jeremy Raley (Keynote) – Commander of Phillips Research Site and Director of Space Vehicles Directorate, Air Force Research Laboratory, Kirtland Air Force Base
4:15-4:45pm Thomas Lockhart (Keynote)- Director of the Capability and Resource Integration Directorate (J8), U.S. Space Command
4:45 – 5:15pm Outernet Working Group Panel
5:15 – 5:30pm Exhibitor and Sponsor Introductions
5:15 – 7:00pm Opening Reception in Exhibit Hall
NewSpace Nexus Welcome and Introduction to NewSpace Ignitor
Day 2 – 30 April 2025
7:00 – 7:30am Breakfast – Arrive (food provided)
7:30 – 7:45am Welcome (Anasazi) – NewSpace Nexus – Casey Anglada DeRaad, CEO and Lt. Governor Howie Morales
7:45 – 8:15am Robert A. Perez-Alemany (Keynote) – Defense Innovation Unit (DIU)
8:15 – 8:45am Panel: Space Policy, Regulation and Finance
8:45– 9:15am Lt Col Aaron Stevenson (Keynote) – Deputy Director, COMSO
9:15 – 9:45am Panel: Workforce
9:45 – 10:15am Break
10:15 – 10:45am Dr. Stacie Williams (Keynote) – Chief Science Officer, U.S. Space Force
10:45- 11:00am Working Group Goals and Expectations
11:00 – 12:00pm Working Group Session 1-4.a.
12:00 – 12:15pm Group Pictures
12:15 – 1:00pm Lunch (food provided) – Dr. David Hardy Space Futures with Laura Winter
1:00 – 1:30pm Dr. Kelly Hammett (Keynote) – Director and Program Executive Officer (PEO) for the Space Rapid Capabilities Office (Space RCO)
1:30 – 2:00pm Panel: Novel Tech
2:00 – 2:30pm Eric Lofgren (Keynote) – Professional Staff Member covering sea power and acquisition policy for Sen. Roger Wicker (R-MS), chairman of the U.S. Senate Committee on Armed Services
2:30 – 2:45pm Break
2:45– 4:15pm Working Groups Session 1: Current State
(Concurrent groups meet in Anasazi, Gran Quivera, and Valle Grande)
4:15 – 4:45pm Kevin O’Connell (Keynote) – former Director of the Office of Space Commerce (OSC)
5:00 – 7:30pm NewSpace Nexus Hosted Dinner: NewSpace Launchpad, 2420 Alamo Ave, SE, Suite 104
Day 3 – 1 May 2025
7:00 – 7:30am Breakfast (food provided)
7:30 – 7:45am Welcome (Anasazi) – NewSpace Nexus – Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-NM) – member, U.S. Senate Committee on Appropriations
7:45 – 8:15am Panel: Golden Dome – Finance
8:15– 9:00am Panel: Future of Space Power
9:00 – 9:30am Dr. Andrew ‘Andy’ Williams (Keynote)- Deputy Technology Executive Officer for Space at the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL)
9:30 – 10:15am Dan Schatzman (Keynote) – CEO, SpaceFund
10:15 – 10:30am Break
10:30 – 12:15pm Working Group Session 1-4.b.
12:15 – 1:15pm Lunch: Commercial Launch
1:15 – 2:00pm Working Group Session 1-4.b.
2:00 – 2:45pm Lt. Gen. Shawn Bratton (Keynote) – Deputy Chief of Space Operations, Strategy, Plans, Programs and Requirements
2:45 – 3:15pm Panel: Commercial Space Integration Strategy DoD
3:15 – 3:45pm Break
3:45 – 4:30pm Co-Innovation Session: International Partnerships Namarata Goswami and Peter Wegner
4:30 – 5:00pm Outbrief and Closing
5:00 – 7:00pm Reception Hosted by Rocket Lab (377 Brewery – 2027 Yale Blvd SE)

This workshop will precede the 2025 State of the Space Industrial Base Conference. The workshop will be held Monday afternoon, April 28 from 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM through Tuesday morning, April 29 from 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM.

This celebration of National Space Day will be following the 2025 State of the Space Industrial Base Conference. The event will be held Friday, May 2 at the NewSpace Nexus LaunchPad. More information to follow!
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Annual Sponsors
NewSpace Nexus Ignitor Companies
Ignitor Elite
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
Ignitor AAA
Cheshir Industries
Based in New Mexico, develops and manufactures extremely high-performance antenna hardware
Desert Works Propulsion
Desert Works Propulsion is a pioneer in electric propulsion with 180+ years of expertise
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.
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).
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.
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.
Ignitor AA
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.
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.
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.
Riverstone Solutions Inc.
Provide Federal and Commercial clients with uncompromising solutions to address Cybersecurity, Cloud, Data Engineering, Advanced Analytics, and IT Management challenges.
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.
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.”
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.
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.
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.
Ignitor Alumni
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
Blue Space
Their vision is to protect & safeguard critical space assets by weatherproofing space.
Evolution Space
Reimaged existing solid propulsion technology to build the simplest, most rapidly deployable small launch platform in the industry
Gorilla Link
Enables smart wireless communications to connect satellite constellations
Lesath International
Lesath’s vision is connecting humanity and space by leading the next generation of space launch vehicles
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
Proof Labs
Protecting space systems from cyber-attacks
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
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

Southwest Creek Engineering
Building the space drive of the future, today
The Spaceport Company
Builds mobile disaggregated spaceports at sea to greatly expand launch site capacity
TYBRAM
Specializes in training systems for the U.S. Air Force, DoD and other US government agencies
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
Based in New Mexico, Goodman Technologies is building disruptive materials for the most extreme environments, allowing customers to achieve their next breakthrough
Kall Morris Incorporated
Based in Michigan, KMI’s Active Debris Removal (ADR) technology will keep space clear for all
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
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
TrustPoint
Based in Virginia, TrustPoint provides resilient GPS for the automated and augmented world
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
SaraniaSat Inc.
Based in California, provides high-performance edge computing of multi- and hyperspectral remote sensing imagery for rapid delivery
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
Modal Technology
Based in Minnesota, aims to improve the confidence in the outcomes of artificial intelligence systems used in space
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
Geedop, LLC
Based in Texas, brings invisible patterns into view for human planetary exploration
Aphelion Aerospace
Based in Colorado, has cracked the code on ecofriendly space propulsion technology without compromising performance
Magma Space
Based in Washington DC, offers precision control for the modern satellite