SpaceCom 2027
Event Date
January 11–14, 2027
Location
Orlando, FL
Expected Exhibitors
250
About This Show
AI-drafted summarySpaceCom | Space Congress is the Global Commercial Space Conference & Exposition held in Orlando, Florida. Produced in collaboration with Space Congress and organized by the Canaveral Council of Technical Societies with NASA's Kennedy Space Center, it is positioned as the flagship event of Commercial Space Week, co-located with the Space Mobility Conference & Expo and the GSA Spaceport Summit. The conference and expo focus on commercialization, procurement, investment, partnerships, and business growth across the space economy, bringing together government, defense, commercial, and emerging space leaders.
The event unites civil space, defense, and commercial industry leaders for three days of deal-making, partnership building, and technology discovery on the expo floor, in the conference program, and through curated networking. Attendees include NASA center leaders, international space agencies, prime contractors, satellite operators, manufacturers, investors, students, and academia.
SpaceCom is designed around access, creating opportunities for meaningful conversations, partnership development, and business momentum across the global space ecosystem—connecting participants with organizations from NASA and the U.S. Space Force to launch providers, investors, and entrepreneurs. For anyone doing business in the space sector, it is a central meeting point for the commercial, civil, and defense markets.
Show Highlights
- Global reach: 80+ countries are represented, including agency delegations, international suppliers, and global investors.
- Deep programming: 200+ speakers span government, defense, commercial space, launch, infrastructure, and operational sectors, alongside 250+ exhibitors.
- Co-located events under Commercial Space Week: the GSA Spaceport Summit (January 11, 2027), the Space Mobility Conference (January 12, 2027) connecting industry with the U.S. Space Force and Space Systems Command, and the Commercial Space Week Expo (January 12–14, 2027).
- Signature features: keynotes, general sessions, and TINA Talks, plus a CSW Welcome Reception.
- Notable past speakers: Bill Nye, CEO of The Planetary Society, along with leaders from NASA Kennedy Space Center, Blue Origin, SpaceX, Lockheed Martin, and the U.S. Space Force.
Attendance
SpaceCom reports 200+ speakers, 250+ exhibiting companies, 5,000+ attendees, and 80+ countries represented, including agency delegations, international suppliers, and global investors. The audience spans government, defense, commercial, and emerging space sectors, including NASA center leaders, international space agencies, prime contractors, commercial solution providers, satellite operators, manufacturers, students, and academia.
Registration
Registration for SpaceCom and Commercial Space Week 2027 is scheduled to open in Fall 2026. Pass options include:
- All Access Pass (best value): all SpaceCom | Space Congress sessions, keynotes, general sessions and TINA Talks; all Space Mobility sessions, panels and keynotes; 3-day expo access; the CSW Welcome Reception; and daily breakfasts and lunches.
- One-Day Pass + Expo Show Floor: conference sessions, panels and keynotes for your selected day, 3-day expo access, the CSW Welcome Reception, and meals on your selected day (not available to government/military, students or academia).
- Expo Only + Keynote: 3-day expo access plus SpaceCom and Space Mobility keynotes, general sessions and TINA Talks, and the CSW Welcome Reception (excludes breakout sessions and daily meals).
- Expo Only (free): free and open to everyone, including 3-day expo access and the CSW Welcome Reception, without conference sessions or meals.
Qualified press may apply for complimentary media badges, subject to approval by show management. Cancellations must be made in writing by December 29, 2026; refunds are not issued after this date, and a $50 processing fee applies to all cancellations and downgrades.
History
SpaceCom, the Global Commercial Space Conference & Exposition, is produced in collaboration with Space Congress—organized by the Canaveral Council of Technical Societies (CCTS) with NASA's Kennedy Space Center (KSC). It has grown into the flagship event of Commercial Space Week, co-located with the Space Mobility Conference and the GSA Spaceport Summit. The GSA Spaceport Summit component is described as an annual gathering, with the 2027 edition marking its 11th year. The show has also been recognized as a fast-growing trade event, noted on its site as a Fastest 50 Show.
Exhibitors
Exhibitor Information
Detailed exhibitor list is being compiled. Check back soon or visit the official show website for the most current information.
Last updated: August 10, 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
When and where is SpaceCom | Space Congress 2027 taking place?
It takes place at the Orange County Convention Center – West Concourse (9800 International Drive) in Orlando, Florida. The conference runs January 11–14, 2027, with the expo open January 12–14, 2027.
Who should attend SpaceCom | Space Congress?
The event is aimed at government, defense, commercial, and emerging space leaders, including NASA center leaders, international space agencies, prime contractors, commercial solution providers, satellite operators, manufacturers, investors, students, and academia. It is the flagship event of Commercial Space Week, co-located with the Space Mobility Conference and the GSA Spaceport Summit.
How do I register and when does registration open?
Registration for 2027 is scheduled to open in Fall 2026 on the official website. Pass options include an All Access Pass, a One-Day Pass, an Expo Only + Keynote pass, and a free Expo Only pass, and qualified press can apply for complimentary media badges subject to show management approval.
Is there a free way to attend?
Yes. The Expo Only pass is free and open to everyone, providing three days of expo access and entry to the CSW Welcome Reception, though it does not include conference sessions or meals.
Where should I stay and how do I get there?
The official room block includes the Rosen Centre Hotel at 9840 International Drive, adjacent to the convention center, bookable only through the official event website. Orlando International Airport (MCO) is about 15 minutes (13 miles) away, with rideshare, taxi, rental car, and public transit options such as Lynx Route 111 and the I-RIDE Trolley.
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