NASA Invites Media to 2026 von Braun Space Exploration Symposium
NASA says media are invited to the 2026 von Braun Space Exploration Symposium, Oct. 26-28 in Huntsville, Alabama, covering lunar return and space propulsion.
NASA Invites Media to Huntsville Symposium
NASA has invited members of the media to the 2026 von Braun Space Exploration Symposium, scheduled for Monday, Oct. 26, through Wednesday, Oct. 28, at the University of Alabama in Huntsville, according to a media advisory from the agency's Marshall Space Flight Center.
Symposium Focus
NASA says this year's symposium centers on humanity's return to the Moon, sustainable lunar infrastructure, advanced space propulsion, and the evolving space workforce.
Panel Topics
According to NASA, panels will include discussions on Artemis II and III, space propulsion flash talks, building utilities and infrastructure for sustainable lunar operations, Moon base supply chain resilience, space nuclear technology, navigating the new NASA workforce, and engineering the future. NASA says the event will also feature keynotes and awards presentations.
NASA Speakers
NASA lists the following speakers for the event:
- Deputy Associate Administrator Casey Swails
- Stephen Cash, director, NASA Marshall
- Nicky Fox, associate administrator, Science Mission Directorate, NASA Headquarters
- Charlie Blackwell-Thompson, Artemis II launch director, NASA Kennedy
- Steve Creech, Human Landing System program manager, NASA Marshall
- Debbie Whitis Korth, acting program manager, Orion Program, NASA Johnson
How Media Can Participate
NASA says media seeking to request an interview with NASA speakers during the event must contact Lance D. Davis at lance.d.davis@nasa.gov and Joel Wallace at joel.w.wallace@nasa.gov. NASA says media interested in participating in person or online must contact the American Astronomical Society to register.
Event Organizers
NASA says the annual event is organized by the American Astronautical Society in collaboration with NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, Alabama, and gathers leaders from government, industry, policy, and academia to discuss the current landscape of space exploration.
NASA, Oct. 22, 2026.
Key takeaways
- NASA announced that media are invited to the 2026 von Braun Space Exploration Symposium, held Monday, Oct. 26, through Wednesday, Oct. 28, at the University of Alabama in Huntsville.
- NASA says the symposium's panels will cover Artemis II and III, space propulsion, sustainable lunar infrastructure, Moon base supply chain resilience, space nuclear technology, and the NASA workforce.
- NASA speakers listed include Deputy Associate Administrator Casey Swails, Marshall director Stephen Cash, Science Mission Directorate associate administrator Nicky Fox, Artemis II launch director Charlie Blackwell-Thompson, Human Landing System program manager Steve Creech, and acting Orion Program manager Debbie Whitis Korth.
- NASA says media seeking interviews must contact Lance D. Davis and Joel Wallace, while those wanting to attend in person or online must register through the American Astronomical Society.
- The event is organized by the American Astronautical Society in collaboration with NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center.
FAQ
When and where is the 2026 von Braun Space Exploration Symposium?
NASA says it runs Monday, Oct. 26, through Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2026, at the University of Alabama in Huntsville.
What topics will the symposium cover?
NASA says panels will address humanity's return to the Moon, sustainable lunar infrastructure, advanced space propulsion, Moon base supply chain resilience, space nuclear technology, and the evolving space workforce, including sessions on Artemis II and III.
Who are the NASA speakers at the event?
NASA lists Deputy Associate Administrator Casey Swails, Marshall Space Flight Center director Stephen Cash, Science Mission Directorate associate administrator Nicky Fox, Artemis II launch director Charlie Blackwell-Thompson, Human Landing System program manager Steve Creech, and acting Orion Program manager Debbie Whitis Korth.
How can media request interviews or attend?
NASA says media should contact Lance D. Davis and Joel Wallace to request interviews with NASA speakers, and must register through the American Astronomical Society to attend in person or online.