The Space Intelligence Event designed for the Intelligence Community at the TS/SCI level.
SAVE THE DATE: October 22, 2026
The Aerospace Corporation, Chantilly, Virginia
*Date subject to change
REGISTRATION CLOSES: October 11, 2026
U.S. Leadership:
Capability to Operational Advantage
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The space domain is becoming more contested and congested than ever. Staying ahead of adversaries demands bold new approaches to developing, acquiring, and deploying space capabilities.
This event brings together leaders and experts from the intelligence community, defense partners, and key industry leaders to address the evolving landscape of space-based threats and the strategic initiatives required to counter them.
CLEARANCE LEVEL: TS//SCI/TK/NOFORN
Date: October 22, 2026
Location:
• The Aerospace Corporation, Chantilly, Virginia
Cost:
• Non-Member: $399
• Member: $349*
• Military/Government: $149
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Key Topics You’ll Explore:
- Layered Space Architectures — Leveraging resilient proliferated constellations and advanced threat detection payloads.
- Defensive Capabilities — Kinetic and non-kinetic measures to deter, defend, and dominate.
- Responsive Space Operations — Operating at the speed of relevance to outpace evolving threats.
- AI & Innovation — Harnessing rapid tech advances for accelerated readiness.
- Public-Private Collaboration — Partnering to strengthen operational advantage.
What You'll Gain:
- Actionable Insights from classified discussions with senior decision-makers.
- Strategic Understanding of emerging anti-satellite weapons, cyber threats, and hostile on-orbit behaviors.
- Networking Opportunities with top intelligence, defense, and space leaders.
Agenda
Thursday, October 22, 2026 | |
| 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm | Networking Lunch |
| 1:00 pm - 1:05 pm | Master of CeremoniesElizabeth Slingerland, PhD., The Aerospace Corporation |
| 1:05 pm - 1:10 pm | Opening RemarksTanya Pemberton, The Aerospace Corporation |
| 1:10 pm - 1:15 pm | Welcome RemarksMaj. Gen. Heather Pringle, USAF (Ret.), PhD, Space Foundation |
| 1:15 pm - 1:35 pm | Featured SpeakerHon. Dr. Roger Mason, National Reconnaissance Office |
| 1:35 pm - 2:05 pm | Space Threat BriefBrad Edmonson, U.S. Space Force |
| 2:05 pm - 2:40 pm | Panel: Building an Integrated Space Sensing EnterpriseModerator: Kevin Keating, The Aerospace Corporation Panelists: Patrick Brennan, National Reconnaissance Office Kristina Harrington, National Reconnaissance Office Brett Scott, National Reconnaissance Office |
| 2:40 pm - 3:05 pm | Fireside Chat: Senior Leadership on Emerging Operational ChallengesModerator: Gen. John Hyten, USAF (Ret.), Panelists: Gen. Shawn Bratton, U.S. Space Force |
| 3:05 pm - 3:25 pm | Featured SpeakerHon. Matt Anderson, NASA |
| 3:25 pm - 3:30 pm | Closing RemarksMaj. Gen. Heather Pringle, USAF (Ret.), PhD, Space Foundation |
| 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm | Senior Executive Classified RoundtableModerator: Tanya Pemberton, The Aerospace Corporation Moderator: Maj. Gen. Heather Pringle, USAF (Ret.), PhD, Space Foundation Panelists: Mr. William B. Adkins, National Reconnaissance Office Mr. Thomas Ainsworth, U.S. Air Force Hon. Matt Anderson, NASA Maj. Gen. Brian Sidari, U.S. Space Force By Invitation Only – Limited AttendanceAn invitation-only executive discussion bringing together a select group of senior leaders to address the most consequential challenges to U.S. operational advantage in a contested space environment. Conducted in a trusted classified setting, the session will enable candid dialogue on sensitive threats, vulnerabilities, intelligence gaps, authorities, and command relationships—with an emphasis on accelerating decisions, aligning action, and establishing focused cross-enterprise commitments. |
| 3:30 pm - 5:30 pm | Networking & Partnership ReceptionCo-sponsored by RTX |
Speakers
Mr. Thomas Ainsworth
Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for Space Acquisition and Integration
U.S. Air Force
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Kristina Harrington
Director, Signals Intelligence Systems Acquisition Directorate
National Reconnaissance Office
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Gen. John Hyten, USAF (Ret.)
Chairman of the Board of Directors, Space Foundation
Executive Director, Club for the Future
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Brett Scott
Director, Geospatial Intelligence Systems Acquisition Directorate
National Reconnaissance Office
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Elizabeth Slingerland, PhD.
Principal Director
The Aerospace Corporation
The late Martin “Marty” C. Faga was an intelligence community pioneer, industry innovator and tremendous public servant serving the national security of the United States and the free world. His leadership within the space community revolutionized the way intelligence agencies, military service branches and industry could work together to safeguard freedom from threats known and evolving. His work built relationships between service branches, intelligence agencies, American allies, and industry; secured American interests abroad and liberties at home; and served as a model and legacy to follow.
REGISTRATION CLOSES: October 11, 2026*
*Due to the Classified nature of this event, registration will close early for security clearance confirmation.
Chantilly, VA
$399
Non-Member
Chantilly, VA
$349*
Member
Chantilly, VA
$149
Military/Government
*Space Foundation receives support from a wide range of Corporate Members. Please review this list to determine if your company is a Corporate Member. All employees of a Corporate Member company are eligible for the special member rate.
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