NASA SmallSat 2026 Conference Agenda

• NASA will host expert storytelling sessions and technical presentations at SmallSat 2026 across booths #635, 835, 641, and 940.
• The agenda spans three days of programming focused on satellite technology, mission design, launch logistics, and agency-level innovation.

Monday, August 24

• Morning sessions focus on industry trends and technical observations, including BryceTech’s Smallsats by the Numbers, supply chain insights, and camera science observations.
• Afternoon highlights include the SWIFT LINK Reboost mission, space robotics challenges, NASA Launch Services Program (LSP) options, and HIAD payload return solutions.
• A late-afternoon session covers commercial access to space (CAtS) and best practices for conjunction assessment.

Tuesday, August 25

• Morning sessions detail NASA's funding and support mechanisms, including SBIR/STTR programs, the I-Corps initiative, and agency-level tech transfer.
• Afternoon sessions examine “Science as a Service” for SmallSat providers and specific mission briefings such as the ESCAPADE project.

Wednesday, August 26

• Morning sessions address program accessibility, covering CSLI, VADR, CLPS, and rideshare mission opportunities.
• Final afternoon sessions showcase mission highlights, including INCUS, TRACERS, SunRISE, and CAPSTONE 02, alongside discussions on biological and physical science payloads for future missions.