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Space Week Events

UCF and National Space Society Present the 2025 Space Settlement Summit

National Space Society Space Settlement Summit

Sunday, Oct. 25 and
Monday, Oct. 26

This two-day summit explores settlement and exploration challenges and innovations tied to the moon. The cis-lunar-focused dialogue will include technical panels, visionary talks and networking opportunities. Hosted in partnership with the National Space Society.

Join the Space Settlement Discussion


SpaceU Symposium

Tuesday, Oct. 27

Join leaders, researchers and students from across Florida to discuss the latest innovations and research driving the future of space science.

Explore the SpaceU Symposium

Knightro with constellations on his sword posed in front of a large image of the moon.

UCF SpaceU Awards Dinner

Tuesday, Oct. 27

The university’s second annual SpaceU Awards Dinner will recognize excellence and innovation within the UCF space ecosystem, including key partners, industry leaders, and outstanding faculty and students.

Four participants seated at The Economist's summit, focused on advancements in the space economy and related topics.

The Economist’s 4th Annual Space Economy Summit

Wednesday, Oct. 28 and
and Thursday, Oct. 29

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. Hosted in partnership with The Economist.


UCF Space Game: Knights vs. Baylor

Friday, Oct. 30, 7:30 p.m.

Capping off Space Week, we will celebrate the 10th anniversary of this annual tradition, which pays homage to UCF’s connections to the space program and unites fans around UCF’s identity as America’s Space University. The game will air on ESPN.

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.

Learn more about Spaceu

A professor stands at a podium lecturing to students seated in a large, tiered UCF university classroom.
A man in a blue shirt works on a yellow and black robotic device from Exolith Lab, placed on a table covered with a blue and white cloth in an indoor setting.
Dan Britt, UCF Physics Professor and planetary scientist, known for his work with NASA and planetary surface materials
Melanie Coathup, UCF biomedical researcher and professor, developing advanced materials to protect against radiation.
Greg Autry, UCF professor and expert in space policy, leadership, and commercial space business.
Emmanuel Urquieta, UCF physician-scientist specializing in space medicine and human health in extreme environments.
Phil Metzger, UCF planetary scientist and expert in lunar and space resource utilization.
Adrienne Dove, UCF planetary scientist specializing in lunar dust and space environments.

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.