The Moon and Mars are no longer distant goals—they’re the next frontier of industrial, geopolitical, and human ambition. The space industry and the Trump administration have clearly laid their eyes on the Moon—and on going farther, aiming to regularly operate on the Red Planet. We’re landing on the Moon this decade and Mars missions are no longer science fiction.While this topic plays a role in discussions at many space shows, it's never taken center stage—until now.We're excited to announce the FIRST Payload Lunar and Mars Economy Summit at Space Center Houston. Over two days, we’ll hear from senior government officials, industry leaders, and investors shaping this future—diving into in-situ resource utilization, commercial missions, off-world infrastructure, and much more.
The Ion is proud to present “NASA Stories at the Ion”—a one-of-a-kind morning series spotlighting the human side of space exploration.
Each session will feature personal and powerful stories from astronauts and key NASA personnel. From breathtaking missions aboard the International Space Station to unexpected lessons in leadership and teamwork, this series offers a behind-the-scenes look at spaceflight, told by the people who’ve lived it.
On Thursday, Oct. 9, Ecosystem Space returns at Capital Factory on the 16th Floor (ACL Room). From 6 - 8 p.m., space industry members of Austin will gather to discuss new insights and fresh perspectives on the challenges and opportunities within the space industry.
If you are in the space industry, please RSVP - details below.
Hosted by the Space Workforce Incubator for Texas (SWIFT) and this month in partnership with Opportunity Austin, Ecosystem Space takes place the second Thursday of every month, and brings together visionaries, innovators, and disruptors who are shaping the future of space.
These are the early days of our future.
