Driving Innovation and Collaboration
in Space Technology
At Space Tech Expo USA, the Space Tech Challenge Awards, Roundtables, and STAR Pavilion connect execution-ready innovations with government agencies, prime contractors, and commercial operators actively seeking them.
Roundtables
(June 2)
Interactive roundtable discussions require active participation, bringing together industry leaders to exchange ideas, tackle challenges, and collaborate on solutions that drive the space industry forward.
Space Tech Challenge Awards
(June 3)
Recognizing solutions that address nearly 200 validated capability gaps — from lunar operations to Mars missions — these awards spotlight prototypes tested and advancing toward deployment, connecting them with organizations ready to integrate breakthrough technologies.
STAR Pavilion
(June 3-4)
The STAR Pavilion showcases cutting-edge technologies shaping the future of space exploration, serving as a hub for networking and connecting innovators with key stakeholders.
These programs foster real recognition and actionable breakthroughs for the space industry.
For access to the Space Tech Challenge Awards and STAR Pavilion you must be registered for Space Tech Expo in Anaheim, June 3-4.
Space Tech Challenge Awards Winners Will Receive
Exposure...
- In a feature story in Aviation Week & Space Technology magazine
- On the homepage of AviationWeek.com and social media accounts
- On stage at Space Tech Expo USA
- Through featured promotions in Aviation Week’s print and digital platforms
New business opportunities…
- Credibility during introductions to key people at government agencies and prime contractors
- High-impact networking with sourcing teams and C-suite decision makers
- Placement on shortlists for supplier discovery and vetting
A spot at the table…
- “Winners’ circle” meetups with past and current honorees
- Invitations to speak at select industry conferences
- Access to an alumni network built for partnerships, pilots and follow-on deals
Awards spotlight achievements for these strategic space technologies:
- Colonization — Sustainable human presence beyond Earth
- Industrialization — Space resource utilization and manufacturing
- Commercialization — New space economy infrastructure
- Protection & Defense — Security and situational awareness