The Global Spaceport Alliance’s
10th annual GSA Spaceport Summit 2025!
Commercial Space Week begins with annual GSA Spaceport Summit on January 27, 2025. The Space Mobility Conference will be on Jan 28, 2025 with SpaceCom on Jan 28-30, 2025.
REGISTRATION IS OPEN
*Members receive three tickets to the GSA Spaceport Summit, major discounts for SpaceCom and the Space Mobility Conference, as well as exclusive promotional opportunities during the Summit.
JOIN AS A MEMBER and receive up to 3 tickets* (up to a $2,250 value) PLUS discounts at Space Mobility and SpaceCom (up to $400 off per ticket)!
*Depending on membership type. Three tickets are included for Spaceport and Associate memberships and one ticket is included for Academic, Government, and Non-Profit Memberships.
Also receive GSA Member EXCLUSIVE promotional opportunities!
About the GSA Spaceport Summit
The Global Spaceport Alliance’s annual GSA Spaceport Summit kicks off Commercial Space Week. Along with the Space Mobility Conference and SpaceCom, it is a full week of networking, vendors, informative sessions, and amazing keynote speakers.
The annual GSA Spaceport Summit is a unique forum among peers of spaceport facility executive managers from around the world. The Summit focuses on the development of a global network of spaceports.
Participants identify common challenges and brainstorm what initiatives, activities, and actions can be taken in the next few years to lay the foundation for enabling commerce to flourish across the international network of spaceports.
Spaceports as an Economic Powerhouse
KEYNOTE:
Adam Oakes
Vice President of Launch for Firefly Aerospace
FAA Office of Commercial Space Transportation Update:
International Space University Education Initiative Announcement
Dr. John Wensveen
President
International Space University
ISU is spearheading a spaceport develpment initiative.
The Hague Institute’s Washington Compact Initiative
THIGJ and the GSA provide an update about their efforts on developing a roadmap that will address the pressing need for a comprehensive legal and policy framework. The roadmap will identify the actions required in order to allow society to benefit from the ability to transport cargo, and eventually people, on high-speed, intercontinental flights via outer space.
Sohair Salam Saber
President
The Hague Institute for Global Justice
Ken Hodgkins
Co-Chair
The Hague Institute for Global Justice
International Panel discussions:
Integrating Spaceflight Standards Globally
The vision of the Global Spaceport Alliance is to create a global network of spaceports that will support increased access to space, and that can serve as focal points and technology hubs to facilitate continued growth of the space economy. For that global spaceport network to be fully successful, its operations will need to exhibit several key characteristics, including interoperability, resilience, and sustainability. Because there is no single set of internationally recognized requirements for operating spaceports or conducting spaceflight operations, the development of standards by the global aerospace community could significantly advance safe and efficient operations worldwide. What is the best way to initiate the development and implementation of such standards?
Dr. George Nield
Chairman
Global Spaceport Alliance
(Moderator)
Ed Baron
Senior Vice President
Space Product Strategy,
Parsons Company
Sean Mulligan
Deputy Executive Director & COO
Virginia Space Authority
Michael Jones
Group CEO
ELA – Australia
U.S. Space Force:
Space Force Spaceport of the Future Update
Technical Director, Space Systems Command,
Launch and Range Operations
United States Space Force
Panel: Remote Vs. Population-Dense Spaceports:
Challenges and Benefit
This session will explore the similarities and unique challenges confronting spaceports located near populated areas and those located remotely. Every choice for where to locate a spaceport provides a range of benefits and challenges. The spaceport operators on this panel will share their past experiences and their future hopes and concerns.
SPEAKERS:
David Buck
President
BRPH Mission Solutions
(Moderator)
Arturo Machuca
Director
Houston Spaceport
Shinichi Takata
Co-Founder and Director
Space Port Japan Association
Lloyd Damp
CEO
Southern Launch
Debbie Strang
Director
SaxaVord Spaceport -Shetland Islands
(Invited)
Spaceports as an Economic Powerhouse Forum:
Every spaceport has the potential to become an economic powerhouse in the regions they serve. James Causey will lead the audience in a workshop on how spaceports are, or could, generate revenue and build incentive structures that attract a wide array of businesses, including both space and non-space-related. In this open exchange, audience members will share their initiatives and lessons learned and brainstorm new ideas.
James Causey
Executive Director
Global Spaceport Alliance
(Moderator)
Arturo Machuca
Director
Houston Spaceport
GSA STAFF
Dr. George Nield
Chairman
Global Spaceport Alliance
James Causey
Executive Director
Global Spaceport Alliance
Steve Wolfe
Deputy Executive Director
Global Spaceport Alliance
Izzy House
Marketing Director
Global Spaceport Alliance
| Standard Rates 11/1/24-1/27/24 | On-Site | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| GSA Member (*up to 3 tickets included depending upon membership type.) Membership also includes Commercial Space Week discounts for other conferences. Codes for tickets and discount will be sent to the member. | 1-3 tickets Included with GSA Membership* | 1-3 tickets Included with GSA Membership* | |
| Additional GSA Member Tickets | $375 – Please contact GSA** | $425 | |
| Non-Member | $725 | $750 | |
| Academia/Government | $400 | $425 | |
| Student | $75 Please contact GSA** | $75 | |
| USSF & USAF Military members | FREE – Please contact GSA** | $75 | |
**Please contact GSA >> HERE << if you are requesting special tickets for additional members, students, or USSF/USAF military members.
*Up to 3 (three) tickets included in Spaceport and Associate Memberships and 1 (one) ticket included for Academic, Government, and Non-Profit Memberships; Membership also includes Space Week discounts for other conferences. Become a Member.
Where:
2025 Dates:
GSA Spaceport Summit
Monday, January 27
Space Mobility Conference
January 28 & 29
SpaceCom
January 29 & 30
Location:
Orange County Convention Center
Halls E
9800 International Dr
Orlando, FL 32819
Get your tickets for all of the events
JOIN AS A MEMBER and receive up to 3 tickets (up to a $2,250 value depending on member type) PLUS discounts at Space Mobility and SpaceCom! Special member code will be sent to you.
AGENDA
8:30 AM
9:00 AM
9:20 AM
9:45 AM
10:15 AM
10:45 AM
11:00 AM
11:15 AM
11:30 AM
12:00 PM
1:15 PM
2:15 PM
2:45 PM
3:15 PM
3:35 PM
4:20 PM
5:30 PM
Check-in and Registration
Continental Breakfast by Silver Sponsors – HDR, Inc and MITRE Corp.
GSA Welcome
James Causey, Executive Director, GSA
Platinum Sponsor Welcome:
Andrew Nelson, Vice President, RS&H
David Luke, Director of Aerospace Programs, Merrick & Company
Chairman Report:
Latest News Impacting the Spaceport Ecosystem
Dr. George Nield, Chair, Global Spaceport Alliance
Keynote Presentation:
Adam Oakes, Vice President, Launch Vehicles, Firefly Aerospace
Kelvin Coleman
Associate Administrator, Office of Commercial Space Transportation, FAA
International Space University Education Initiative
Break
Provided by Platinum Sponsors – RS&H & Merrick & Co.
The Hague Institute’s Washington Compact Initiative
International Panel discussions: Integrating Spaceflight Standards Globally
Dr. George Nield – Moderator
Sean Mulligan, Deputy Executive Director & COO, Virginia Space Authority (invited)
Michael Jones – ELA – Australia (invited)
Guada Casuso, VP Technology & Innovation, Parsons Company
Lunch
Provided by Gold Sponsors – BRPH, Parsons, and Italian Trade Agency
Group Photo
GSA Spaceport Member Reports
Gold and Silver Sponsors
Advisory Group Reports
Break
Provided by Platinum Sponsors – RS&H & Merrick
Featured Speaker: Space Force Spaceport of the Future Update
Col. Daniel Highlander (invited)
Panel: Remote Vs. Population-Dense Spaceports: Challenges and Benefits
David Buck, President, BRPH Mission Solutions (Moderator)
Arturo Machuca, Houston Air and Space Port
Shinichi Takata, Co-Founder and Director Remote, Space Port Japan Association
Rebecca Darcey, Chief Financial Officer / Chief Operating Officer, Southern Launch
Debbie Strang, Directror, SaxaVord Spaceport, Shetland Islands, (Invited)
Spaceports as an Economic Powerhouse Forum:
Group discussion on revenue and benefit opportunities around spaceports
James Causey, Executive Director, GSA (Moderator)
Adjourn & Networking
Who should attend:
- International Space Agencies
- NASA Centers
- Spaceports Operators (current or proposed)
- Policymakers
- Local Elected Officials (for existing and proposed spaceports)
- Launch Providers
- Ground Services
- Service Providers (business, logistics, commercial, software, etc.)
- Suppliers for Spaceports and Their Tenants
- Current and Potential Spaceport Tenants
- Spaceport Users (DoD, testing, UAV, VTOL, etc.)
- Commercial Solution Providers
- Aerospace Companies
- Defense Contractors
- Research Institutions
- Academia & Universities
- Engineers & Technical Professionals
- Manufacturers
