MEDIA & PRESS

Covering What’s Next in the New Space Economy

spaceNEXT welcomes members of the media covering space, aerospace, defense, emerging technology, national security, policy, investment, science, and innovation.

spaceNEXT convenes leaders from government, industry, startups, capital, and academia at a pivotal moment for the global space economy. From in-space infrastructure and manufacturing to dual-use technologies, policy, and investment, this is where the next era of space comes into focus.

Accredited journalists, editors, producers, podcasters, and analysts are invited to request complimentary media registration.

Why Cover spaceNExt?

spaceNEXT is designed for depth, access, and context—not hype.

As a member of the media, you’ll have access to:

  • High-level mainstage conversations and strategy sessions

  • Leaders shaping commercial space, national security, and policy

  • Investors and operators funding and building next-generation capabilities

  • Emerging companies and enabling technologies across the space ecosystem

  • A cross-sector audience spanning government, industry, and academia

This is where serious stories about the future of space begin.

Media Registration

Please complete the form below. Upon submission, you will receive a media code and instructions to register to attend spaceNEXT at no cost.

Please note: each individual planning to attend spaceNEXT must complete their own media registration form. This applies even if they are accompanyting another reporter or attending solely to support video/photography/audio recording. If you are planning on capturing photos, video, or audio, your information will be shared with our venue, Capital One Hall, for event access and security coordination.

Space isn’t just a frontier anymore. It’s driving a new economy—and it’s scaling fast.

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This is spaceNEXT
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Where the future of the new space economy takes flight
February 18-20, 2026
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Capital One Hall in Tysons, Virginia
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