The National Space Symposium is a complete forum for individuals and organizations across the space industry – from top-notch panels, speakers, and presentations to a world-class exhibit center, high-level meetings, and gala events that honor the contributions of remarkable individuals – this event annually propels our industry “Toward a New Reality.” The generous support of corporate co-sponsors helps to enable this critical dialogue and interaction.

Some of the highlights of the 23rd National Space Symposium made possible by corporate co-sponsors include an extensive exhibit center showcasing more than 140 companies and organizations, co-sponsored by Ball Aerospace & Technologies Corp.; a spectacular Opening Ceremony, co-sponsored by Northrop Grumman; Opening Night Reception, co-sponsored by the Colorado Space Coalition; Opening Night Fireworks and Dessert Reception, co-sponsored by United Space Alliance; the Corporate Partnership Cocktail Reception, co-sponsored by Arianespace, Inc.; the Corporate Partnership Dinner, co-sponsored by Raytheon Company; the presentation of the Space Foundation’s highest honor, the General James E. Hill Lifetime Space Achievement Award, at a luncheon co-sponsored by The Boeing Company; the Space Technology Hall of Fame Cocktail Reception, co-sponsored by Goodrich Corporation; and the Space Technology Hall of Fame Dinner, co-sponsored by Lockheed Martin.

Additional co-sponsors who also contribute to the success of the National Space Symposium are Analytical Graphics, Inc. (AGI), Ares Corporation, Astrotech, ATK, Axiom Worldwide, BAE Systems, BearingPoint, Cisco Systems, Computer Sciences Corporation, CSP Associates, General Dynamics, Honeywell, IAC 2008 Ltd., Infinite Links, ITT, Mannheim Steamroller/Ambience Medical; the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Space Florida, Stellar Solutions, Swales Aerospace, and United Launch Alliance. Media partners for the 23rd National Space Symposium are Aviation Week, The New York Times and Space News. Frontier Airlines is the official airline of the conference.

The Space Foundation is grateful to the support of our co-sponsors in expanding the dialogue and helping to propel the space industry "Toward a New Reality."