Florida Space Summit 2026
Save the Date | October 20 & 21
Florida Space Summit
A celebration of University space research hosted at KSC
The Florida Space Research Consortium in partnership with the UF Astraeus Space Institute is proud to present the Florida Space Summit hosted at KSC’s Center for Space Education October 20 & 21, 2026.
This two-day event offers a unique opportunity to connect, inspire, and build lasting partnerships across academia, industry, and the government entities.
Join us at the space coast as we shape the next chapter of space innovation—together.
Registration will be available in early July.
Abstract Submission
We are excited to invite an open call for research and scientific abstracts for this event. A minimum of 40 abstracts will be selected to present during subject matter talks and a poster session will be available for all abstracts submitted. Authors will also have the options to have their abstracts published as a part of the proceedings of the Florida Space Summit.
More details on abstracts submission can be found at Florida Space Summit Abstract Submission
tENATIVE aGENDA
| Tuesday October 20, 2026 | Wednesday October 21, 2026 | |
| 9:00 AM | Registration Engagement Booth Space Open All Day | Registration Engagement Booths Open All Day |
| 9:30 AM | Depart for KSC Workshops | Poster Session Set-Up |
| 10:00 AM | KSC Onsite Workshops Florida Space Research Consortium Leadership Meeting | General Session (Keynote Speaker) |
| 12:00 PM | Lunch | Lunch / Poster Session |
| 1:30 PM | Opening Remarks | Poster Session |
| 1:45 PM | Subject Matter Talks and Discussions | Subject Matter Talks and Discussions |
| 5:00 PM | Program Ends | Program Ends |
Sponsors and Support
Partner with Astraeus Space Institute for this year’s Florida Space Summit to improve visibility and awareness for not only space research, but for your brand. Interested in sponsoring or corporate tabling options, please contact Astraeus at astraeus-space@ufl.edu.
EVENT LOCATION
Center for Space Education at Kennedy Space Center Visitors Complex. All attendees will have access to explore the Kennedy Space Center Visitors Center during the lunch and break portion of the agenda as part of their registration costs.
Center for Space Education
Hosted by the Astronaut Memorial Foundation, the Center for Space Education exists to accomplish the following:
- To foster an understanding of space exploration among young people, teachers, and Kennedy Space Center visitors.
- To inspire the next generation of space scientists, space workers, and astronauts.
The building was dedicated in 1994. The design and construction of the building was funded through the voluntary contributions of hundreds of thousands of Florida citizens who purchased Challenger license plates!