The Schedule

Space Week New York 2026 is a powerhouse series of events focused on the strengths and economic potential of New York’s space economy. Hosted by Empire Space and the Intrepid Museum, the 2026 program features a full day of expert panels and immersive breakout sessions at the Intrepid Museum, as well as a week of virtual spotlight interviews, in-person networking mixers, and information sessions.

New York is home to critical specialties and expertise clusters driving growth in the 21st century space economy. Optics, photonics, precision machining, finance, law, and many more key space industries call New York home. Space Week New York is an opportunity to celebrate their success and actively expand new growth opportunities.

The Intrepid Museum recently launched a new initiative, “The Place for Aerospace,” to respond to a national need – the growing demand for aerospace professionals across all levels: scientists, engineers, technicians and production workers, and other skill sets often not perceived to be needed in aerospace – designers, architects, and more, amid a widespread lack of awareness among students about career pathways in this rapidly evolving field.

We look forward to welcoming you to Space Week New York 2026 and the amazing program we have ready for you!

NYCST is a key anchor for New York's space defense economy, offering support in the areas of workforce development, business support, and technology development for companies across New York. As a founding member of NYCST, Empire Space will join their annual symposium with consortium members and stakeholders from across the state.

New York is a global hub for so many industries, including space! Join us for a kick-off reception for the New York space industry hosted by our partners at the Luxembourg Trade & Investment Office (LTIO) and the Luxembourg American Chamber of Commerce (LACC) that highlights our unique role as a global player in the 21st century space age.

Includes the "Formation to Funding: Best Practices when Starting and Scaling a Spacetech Startup" panel:

Starting a spacetech company is different. Investors evaluate risk, timelines, and upside differently than they do for SaaS or AI, with greater focus on hardware, capital intensity, regulatory exposure, and long‑term market demand. This program looks at what spacetech investors are actually underwriting, how current market dynamics shape investment decisions, and where regulatory considerations can influence capital formation early, including issues that arise with foreign investors. Join Cooley and Empire Space during Space Week NY for a founder‑focused discussion that connects early fundraising decisions with the legal and regulatory realities space companies tend to encounter sooner than expected.

​Join us on a rooftop in New York City for an evening of conversation, moon gazing, and champagne with the people building the future of space.

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Let's party at a beautiful townhouse in Harlem! Come celebrate a successful week and enjoy the company of new friends!

A presentation by the Founders of Empire Space about New York's dynamic space ecosystem, with guest speakers discussing key topics. We encourage active discussion during our Q&A, be sure to join the conversation!

DSR Foundation is advancing a bold vision for the future of space sustainability by tackling one of the sector’s biggest gaps: financial infrastructure for space-origin risks. Join a compelling virtual conversation on orbital debris, planetary defense, and solar flare resiliency—and how organizations like DSR Foundation are working to build the financial architecture needed to protect our future in space and on Earth. 

Paterson Aerospace is an innovative New York space company focused on mitigating negative impacts of space debris and offering a vision for a sustainable future in space. Learn about their innovative work in this critical field at this virtual discussion and Q&A.

​Space Markets is an innovative space economy company building the financial marketplace for trading space-based commodities, starting with satellite spectrum and expanding to assets like imagery, in-orbit services, and lunar resources. Join an exciting virtual conversation about how companies like Space Markets are bringing transparency, efficiency, and market infrastructure to the future off-planet economy.

Governance of the new lunar economy will be a major question in the 21st century, one New York is poised to play a key role in answering. Join Empire Space and Michael Castle-Miller from the Lunar Development Co-operative for a discussion and Q&A about the latest news in lunar governance!

Ursa Space is an Ithaca-based satellite intelligence company that offers innovative cutting-edge space-based insights and analysis to their partners and customers. Join Empire Space and Ursa for an informative discussion and Q&A on the latest trends from this critical sector of New York's space economy!

Spargo Space is a space firm with New York roots working in the incredibly important and exciting field of in-orbit fuel storage! Join an insightful conversation with Spargo Space Co-Founders Richard & Ava Nederlander and discuss this dynamic area of research and innovation could prove critical to the 21st century space economy.

Analog Astronauts provide important opportunities and offer critical insights as humanity continues exploring the Solar System. Join some of New York's analog astronauts for this virtual discussion and Q&A to learn about their fascinating work!

A virtual conversation of the detailed results of the Empire Space Needs Assessment, a wide-ranging survey of New York's private sector space and aerospace companies.