Space Week
November 3–7
Boldly igniting the future of space industry and innovation as we
explore the frontiers of technology, discovery and opportunity —
right here at SpaceU.
Space Week Events
National Space Society Space Settlement Summit
Monday, Nov. 3 and
Tuesday, Nov. 4
This two-day summit explores settlement and exploration challenges and innovations tied to Mars. The Mars-focused dialogue will include technical panels, visionary talks, and networking opportunities. Hosted in partnership with the National Space Society.
UCF SpaceU Awards Dinner
Thursday, Nov. 6
The university’s Inaugural SpaceU Awards Dinner will recognize excellence and innovation within the UCF space ecosystem, including key partners, industry leaders, and outstanding faculty and students.
The Economist’s 3rd Annual Space Economy Summit
Wednesday, Nov. 5 and
Thursday, Nov. 6
This flagship global event convenes industry, government, and academia to explore innovations in space tech, financing, private space stations, orbital compute, satellite intelligence, and more. Sessions will examine global security, space governance, AI in orbit, lunar infrastructure, investment trends, and other space economy-related topics. Hosted in partnership with The Economist.
Student Event: Frost Warning
Thursday, Nov. 6
This student event will feature music, special guests, and giveaways and cap off with a special space week drone show at 8:45 p.m.
SpaceU Symposium
Friday, Nov. 7
Join leaders, researchers, and students from across Florida to discuss current innovation and research driving he future of space science, exploration, and industry.
UCF Space Game: Knights vs. Houston
Friday, Nov. 7
Capping off Space Week, this annual tradition celebrates UCF’s connections to the space program and unites fans around UCF’s identity as America’s Space University. The game will be nationally broadcast.
Launched in the Space Age, Charging Into The Future.
UCF was founded in 1963 to support the growing U.S. space program, based just 35 miles to UCF’s east in Cape Canaveral.
Known today as America’s Space University, UCF now serves nearly 70,000 students and is home to world-class research in engineering, space, optics, simulation, and emerging technologies. The university is the No. 1 workforce supplier to the aerospace and defense industries and a top talent pipeline for our global industry partners. With a bold commitment to innovation, access, and real-world impact, UCF scales opportunity and talent to meet the needs of a rapidly changing world.
Sponsors
Sponsorship Opportunities are available for visibility, talent engagement, and thought leadership. Interested? Contact Cody Gill, Executive Director of Partnerships, 724.854.2089, cody.gill@ucf.edu.
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