Announcement of the TechCrunch session program: Espace 2021

TC sessions: space is back!

On December 14 and 15, our second dedicated space event. It is a two-day live virtual event featuring the most important people in the space industry, in the public, private and defense sectors.

We are delighted to welcome Peter Beck, CEO and Founder of Rocket Lab, Natalya Bailey, CEO and Founder of Accion Systems, Lisa Callahan, Vice President of Lockheed Martin and Head of Civilian Space Programs, and many more. In addition to virtual stage foyers and roundtables, the event will also include networking, kick-off exhibits, and the ability to connect with attendees from around the world.

Below you will find a taste of the agenda. It’s already a busy two days, but we have a few more surprises in store, so keep an eye on the agenda for the coming weeks for more great speakers and sessions as we add.

If you would like to be a part of this event, you can purchase a ticket to gain exclusive access to watch these sessions live (with access to video on demand), network with the innovators changing the space industry, discover the hottest start-ups, learn how to get grants for your space business, recruit talent, or even find a job. General admission tickets are only $ 115. And we have discounts available for groups, students, active military / government employees, and early stage space startup founders who want to give their startup additional visibility.

Our agenda features some of the powerhouses in space, but also many small teams that build and demystify fundamental industry technologies. Check it out!

The full-service space company
with Peter Beck (Rocket Lab)

• Rocket Lab’s 2021 saw it enter public markets, announce an all-new spacecraft, acquire businesses and more. We’ll talk to Peter Beck about what has become of the dedicated launch company through all of this growth and change.

New kids on the launch block
with Max Haot (Launcher), Benjamin Lyon (Astra) and Lauren Lyons (Firefly Aerospace)

The story continues

• There is a new generation of launch companies that follow SpaceX and Rocket Lab, including Astra, Firefly, and Launcher. We will hear from them what the opportunities are in the evolving launch market and how they are released to take advantage of them.

  Be there when the stars form
  with Chad Anderson (Space Capital), Jonathan Fentzke (Techstars) and Jessica Robinson (Assembly Ventures)

  • At the very beginning, space companies are the riskiest. But these investors are willing to come in and write the checks to help these companies gain a foothold. Hear from Space Capital, Techstars, and Assembly Ventures on how they pick their winners.

Support the brightest
with Tess Hatch (Bessemer Venture Partners), Shaun Maguire (Sequoia) and Lisa Rich (Hemisphere Ventures)

• It is an art to set up the financing of space companies later, especially since the exit image of the sector is only just beginning to take shape. We’ll chat with Bessemer Venture Partners, Sequoia, and Hemisphere Ventures on how they assess companies that appear ready for growth.

Maneuver towards better propulsion in space
with Natalya Bailey (Accion Systems), István Lőrincz (Morpheus Space) and an upcoming speaker

• What goes up must come down, but we can delay this second part a bit with better propulsion on our satellites and spacecraft. Accion, Morpheus and other companies pushing the boundaries of space propulsion will discuss the challenges and opportunities of changing the way space assets move.

Strengthening and protection of operations in space
with Daniel Ceperley (LeoLabs), Lucy Condakchian (Maxar) and Nobu Okada (Astroscale)

• As investments in space skyrocket, many companies are also thinking about security and sustainability. Protecting and extending the lifespan and capabilities of key in-orbit facilities requires advancements in robotics, spacecraft tracking and design, as leaders from LeoLabs, Maxar and Astroscale will discuss in this panel.

Make Earth Observation a Business
with Richard Cooke (Esri) and James Slifierz (SkyWatch)

• There’s no shortage of eyes in the sky, but that doesn’t mean it’s easy to collect and use the data created by Earth observation networks. See how cartography veteran Esri and startup SkyWatch are building a data infrastructure that makes orbital imaging accessible and profitable.

Robots, meet Regolith: a new generation of lunar landers and rovers
with Lisa Callahan (Lockheed Martin Space), Sean Mahoney (Masten Space Systems) and Takahiro Nakamura (ispace)

• The Moon is back on the menu with Artemis and a dozen other missions, and companies like Lockheed Martin, Masten Space Systems and iSpace are building a new generation of robotic explorers and surveyors to roam its surface. Find out how they design the ruthless surface of the Moon and what robots can do to help prepare for the arrival of humans.

Space SPACs and the public market
with Kelyn Brannon (Astra), Andrew Rush (Redwire) and Adam Spice (Rocket Lab)

• We’ve seen a number of space companies go public in the last year, and many have taken the PSPC merger route to get there. Redwire, Rocket Lab and Astra will talk about their respective paths to government procurement and what it means for their businesses and the industry.

TC sessions: Espace 2021 will take place on December 14th and 15th. We spent two full days exploring and better understanding the rapidly evolving technologies and opportunities in space – from propulsion systems in space and lunar sampling to investment trends and public collaboration – private. Buy your pass today and gain insight into in-orbit operations and maintenance – and more.

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