SGx2025
Produced in Partnership with
A series of fast-paced inspirational talks from aerospace innovators and leaders
Drawing inspiration from “TEDx,” SGx cultivates an atmosphere that encourages young professionals, industry experts, and government leaders to convene and exchange valuable insights and experiences. The program addresses critical challenges and presents groundbreaking ideas, igniting the aspirations of future space pioneers.
During the first two days of SATELLITE, SGx gives a voice to students, young professionals, and emerging figures in the government and commercial space sectors, delivering thought-provoking talks on the past, present, and future of the space industry.
In collaboration with the Space Generation Advisory Council (SGAC) and the Future Space Leaders Foundation (FSLF), SGx stands out as one of the most dynamic events at SATELLITE!
SGx2025 At-A-Glance
- Two days of high-impact programming and events to deliver a meaningful experience to attendees, speakers, and sponsors.
- A unique opportunity to network with 300+ industry professionals spanning various career levels.
- Multiple sessions followed by moderated Q&A, broken into unique themes.
Registration
SGx25 tickets can be purchased through the SATELLITE 2025 registration system.
Obtain your FREE SATELLITE Exhibit Hall Pass and secure your SGx registration for as little as $155 ($55 for professionals under 35 years of age)!
Interested in elevating your brand and connecting with the next generation of space leaders? Become a sponsor of SGx! To start the conversation and explore sponsorship opportunities, reach out to Sapna Rao at ([email protected]).
Past SGx Presenters
- Steph DelPozzo, Associate, NextFed
- Elias Hailu Daniel, Aerospace Engineering Student, University of Maryland College Park
- Carson Coursey, Associate Member of the Technical Staff, The Aerospace Corporation
- Rachita Puri, Aerospace Engineer, Office of Commercial Space Transportation, Federal Aviation Administration
- Alex Merker, Senior Consultant, Guidehouse
- Emma Louden, Astrophysics Ph.D Student, Yale University
- Clay Mowry, President, International Astronautical Federation (IAF)
- Amelia Batcha (Moderator), Executive Officer to the Associate Administrator, Exploration Systems Development Mission Directorate, NASA
- Tim Kopra, CEO, Nanoracks
- John Marzano, Director, Human Landing Systems, Northrop Grumman Space Systems
- Jason Hopkins, Director, Lunar Infrastructure Services, Lockheed Martin
- Kristina “K” Leszczak (Moderator), Foreign Affairs Officer, U.S. Department of State’s Office of Space Affairs (OES/SA)
- Dr. Masami Onoda, Director, Washington D.C. Office, Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA)
- Blake Bullock, Vice President of Communication Systems, Northrop Grumman Strategic Space Systems
- Debra Facktor, Head of U.S. Space Systems, Airbus U.S. Space & Defense
- Deborah (Debi) Tomek (Moderator), Senior Advisor, Space Infrastructure and Logistics, In-Space Servicing, Assembly and Manufacturing (ISAM), NASA
- Eric Ingram, Founder & CEO, Scout
- Dr. Trevor Bennett, Co-Founder, Starfish Space
- Dr. Clare Martin, Executive Vice President, Astroscale U.S.
- Mariah Baker, AAAS Congressional Science & Technology Fellow, Office of Senator John Hickenlooper
- A.C. Charania (Moderator), Chief Technologist, NASA
- Alex Gilbert, Director of Space & Planetary Regulation, Zeno Power
- Dr. Gary Li, Business Development Manager, Impulse Space
- Marshall Smith, Vice President, Exploration, Voyager Space
- Mike French (Keynote), Vice President for Space Systems, AIA
- Dr. Tom Colvin (Keynote), Senior Policy Advisor in the Office of Technology, Policy, and Strategy (OTPS), NASA
- Brandi Burnett, Sustainability Director, Northrop Grumman Space Systems