A panel of leading space industry executives will explore the trajectory of space technology over the next decade, examining how the long-imagined future depicted in comic books and science fiction is rapidly becoming reality.
On Nov. 3, SpaceNews senior staff writer Jeff Foust will lead a discussion at the Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg Center about how technologies that were once considered impossible—space stations, reusable rockets, lunar rovers, and constellations of thousands of satellites—are now fueling a thriving modern space economy, with many already under development or under contract for space agencies around the world.
Panelists include Marshall Smith, CEO of Starlab Space; John Thornton, CEO of Astrobotic; and Devon Papandrew, vice president of business development at Stoke Space. The conversation will also include how space exploration is likely to change in the next five to 10 years and what else is within the realm of possibility. The event begins at 6 p.m., with an opening reception beginning at 5 p.m.; advance registration is required.
The Nov. 3 conversation kicks off the next installment of the Hopkins Bloomberg Center's Discovery Series. First launched as a partnership with Vox Media and tech journalist Kara Swisher to foster conversations with tech leaders about AI, the Discovery Series brings deep and insightful discussions to the Hopkins Bloomberg Center throughout the year. This partnership with SpaceNews will offer programming that examines the geopolitical, commercial, scientific, and security dimensions of space.
Established in 1989, SpaceNews is the most trusted and comprehensive source of news and analysis of the companies, agencies, technologies, and trends shaping the global space industry. Space professionals around the world rely on SpaceNews coverage and analysis of civil, military, and commercial space programs.
"For more than 35 years, SpaceNews has chronicled the people and programs driving the global space industry," said Paige McCullough, president of SpaceNews. "Our award-winning journalists bring depth, accuracy and care to every story, helping shape our understanding of this fast-moving and increasingly complex sector. Now, we're proud to partner with Johns Hopkins to explore how today's innovations are defining the future of space."
From transmitting the first moon landing and leading the Double Asteroid Redirection Test planetary defense mission, to educating U.S. Space Force Guardians and soon launching the Dragonfly mission to explore Saturn's moon Titan, Johns Hopkins continues to lead in space exploration—advancing discovery and innovation that will be showcased throughout the series.
"This installment of our Discovery Series will unite leaders from government, academia, and industry to discuss the latest technological advancements, share groundbreaking research, and engage in robust policy dialogue," said Cybele Bjorklund, executive director of the Hopkins Bloomberg Center. "As Johns Hopkins celebrates its 150-year legacy of research, discovery, and impact, we're excited to partner with SpaceNews to serve as a preeminent public square for innovation and ideas that advance the future of space exploration."
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