From moon missions to commercial space travel and beyond, innovations in the space sector are captivating entrepreneurs and propelling new technology development for use both on Earth and beyond the Kármán line.

National governments play a critically fundamental role in the cultivation and maturation of commercial space ecosystems. This session will explore the role of space agencies in leading space policy and how these agencies are stoking ‘astropreneurship’. A panel of government and agency officials will offer a deep dive into their roles and the unique dynamics of navigating the space startup ecosystem.