NASA Invites Media to 2026 Von Braun Space Exploration Symposium

NASA is inviting members of the media to attend the 2026 Von Braun Space Exploration Symposium at the University of Alabama in Huntsville from Monday, Oct. 26, through Wednesday, Oct. 28.

This year’s symposium will focus on returning humans to the Moon, developing sustainable lunar infrastructure, advancing space propulsion and preparing the evolving space workforce.

2026 Von Braun Symposium Topics and Panels

The program will feature panels and presentations on:

• Artemis II and Artemis III
• Space propulsion flash talks
• Utilities and infrastructure for sustainable lunar surface operations
• Lunar base supply chain resiliency
• Space nuclear technology
• Developing new talent for NASA
• Engineering the future
• Keynotes and award presentations

NASA Speakers

NASA speakers scheduled to participate include:

• Casey Swails, Deputy Deputy Administrator
• Stephen Cash, NASA Marshall Administrator
• Nikki Fox, Deputy Administrator, Science Mission Directorate, NASA Headquarters
• Charlie Blackwell Thompson, Artemis II Launch Director, NASA Kennedy
• Steve Creech, NASA Marshall Human Landing System Program Manager
• Debbie Hottis Coase, Acting Program Manager, Orion Program, NASA Johnson

Media Registration and Interview Requests

Media members seeking interviews with NASA speakers during the symposium should contact Lance D. Davis at [email protected] or Joel Wallace at [email protected].

Media interested in attending the event in person or participating online should contact the American Astronomical Society to register.

About the Von Braun Space Exploration Symposium

Sponsored by the American Space Society in collaboration with NASA Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, Alabama, the annual symposium brings together leaders from government, industry, policy and academia. Participants discuss the current state of space exploration and help chart a path forward.

For more information about NASA Marshall, please visit the organization’s official website.

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Lance D. Davis
Marshall Space Flight Center, Huntsville, Alabama
256-640-9065
[email protected]