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Space technology — it’s incredibly complex, challenging and expensive on an epic scale. It will also impact humanity in ways we both can and can’t yet imagine. It’s the ultimate cutting-edge technology, and it requires a deep bench of brilliant thinkers and makers. If you’re a student with your head in the stars — whether you want to build the tech or fund those who do — TC Sessions: Space, which takes place on December 6 in Los Angeles, will help you move closer to your dream. It’s vital to support the next generation, so we’re offering a deeply discounted price exclusively for students. Buy a pass for just $45 (a $450 savings) to hear from and connect with the most influential people in the space industry, across public, private and defense sectors. Like who? Well, for starters, you’ll hear from Dr. Carolyn Mercer, chief technologist for NASA’s Science Mission Directorate. Among other things, she’ll discuss the agency’s tech and science ambitions and priorities in the Artemis era. We’re also hosting Peter Beck, CEO and founder of Rocket Lab; Frank Calvelli, assistant secretary of the Air Force for Space Acquisitions; Amela Wilson, CEO of Nanoracks; and many more. Whether you’re searching for an internship, a mentor, a post-doc gig or a potential co-founder, you won’t find a better atmosphere for networking with hundreds of engineers, founders, students, investors, executives, and military and government officials in the house. Use our event app to find people you want to connect with, schedule 1:1 meetings, and start exploring the many potential opportunities. TC Sessions: Space takes place on December 6 in Los Angeles. Students looking to work in this challenging, rapidly evolving industry — across public, private or defense domains — buy your $45 pass today, join us in L.A., and get your career track flying at warp speed. Is your company interested in sponsoring or exhibiting at TC Sessions: Space? Contact our sponsorship sales team by filling out this form.

It’s no secret that VC spending in 2022 did not take a page from the wild funding spree that was 2021. This year’s more measured approach has had a cooling effect — particularly on space-related startups. In Q3 alone, investments in 79 space companies hit $3.4 billion — down 44% from Q3 2021. Still, some prognosticators report that while space investments continue to decline, some sectors are more resilient than others. This is why we’re thrilled that Jory Bell, general partner at Playground Global; Mark Boggett, CEO and managing partner at Seraphim Capital; and Emily Henriksson, principal at Root Venture, will join us onstage for a panel discussion at TC Sessions: Space on December 6 in Los Angeles. In a session called “Backing Big Bets in Uncertain Times,” these panelists will discuss the current mindset and priorities of investors who have previously backed space startups. We’re curious to get their take on whether sectors — like remote sensing, which provides critical information to both governments and enterprises during increasingly uncertain times — might be better insulated from macroeconomic trends like high interest rates and inflation. And, if we are in for an extended economic downturn, what should startups expect from private space capital in 2023? We have questions, and these folks should provide valuable insights during a compelling discussion. Jory Bell sourced some of Playground Global’s earliest investments, including Nervana Systems (acquired by Intel). His first three investments at the firm are now unicorns and one, Velo3D, went public last year. Bell leads the firm’s investment efforts in deep tech areas, including advanced manufacturing, aerospace, computational therapeutics, energy, genomics, materials, next-gen computing, quantum and synthetic biology. His investment portfolio includes Mangata Networks, Relativity Space and Strand Therapeutics to name a few. Mark Boggett, a pioneer in space tech investment, co-founded the Seraphim Space Fund and invested in a portfolio that includes three companies that have achieved billion-dollar valuations. Previously, Boggett served as director at YFM Equity Partners, the firm behind the high-profile British Smaller Companies VCT 1 and 2. Boggett also worked at Brewin Dolphin and Williams de Broë. He completed his undergraduate degree in accounting and finance, and he received a master’s in economics and finance from the University of Leeds. Emily Henriksson is a principal at Root Ventures, a firm focused on investing in three areas: tools and infrastructure, low-cost robotics, and hardware and data science. Prior to joining Root, she worked as a propulsion engineer and designed flight hardware for the SpaceX Falcon and supervised vehicle build for schedule-critical missions. Henriksson also worked on the Model 3 battery module team at Tesla. She holds MS and BS degrees in mechanical engineering from Stanford and an MBA from Harvard Business School. TC Sessions: Space takes place on December 6 in Los Angeles. Buy your pass today, join us to learn about the latest space investment trends, see cutting-edge technology, and network for opportunities to help you build a better, stronger startup. Is your company interested in sponsoring or exhibiting at TC Sessions: Space? Contact our sponsorship sales team by filling out this form.  

We’re getting ready to launch our third TC Sessions: Space conference on December 6 in Los Angeles, and we still feel the thrill associated with space technology and the intrepid early-stage startup founders and researchers who dare to explore the possibilities beyond the boundaries of our home planet — and beyond what we thought possible. If you’ve got rocket fuel running in your veins, don’t miss the chance to learn the latest developments within the space economy — from manned space travel, colonization and communications to earth observation data, manufacturing, and even war, in space. Countdown to launch: Buy a pass now for just $199 — full price is $495 — and get ready to join the spacefaring ecosystem on December 6. We’re not quite ready to reveal the full agenda, but we’re thrilled to share that you’ll hear from distinguished experts like Dr. Carolyn Mercer, chief technologist for NASA’s Science Mission Directorate; Peter Beck, the CEO and founder of Rocket Lab; Frank Calvelli, assistant secretary of the Air Force for Space Acquisitions; and Amela Wilson, the CEO of Nanoracks, to name but a few. Like all ZebethMedia events, TC Sessions: Space is designed to help founders and early-stage startups build stronger businesses. But it’s not just us — our event partners are equally committed to your success. ZebethMedia partners don’t just cut a check and hand over a logo. They show up, and they deliver a high level of relevant content, educational expertise, resources and connection at the event. Their participation elevates, engages and supports early-stage founders. We’d like to take a moment to highlight just three of our incredible partners, an, while we don’t have clearance to post their presentation topics just yet, we’ll share more info in the coming weeks. The Aerospace Corporation is a nonprofit and the only federally funded research and development center for the space enterprise. They will host both a partner session and a smaller roundtable session that allows time for Q&A. You’ll also find them exhibiting on the show floor — the perfect opportunity to connect, network and explore opportunities. Mynaric develops and builds wireless laser communication systems for air, space and mobile applications. The company, which says its mission is to eliminate global connectivity barriers, will host a partner session. We’ll have more specific info soon. Otter.ai’s productivity tool records meetings and provides real-time note-taking, transcripts and captioning. We’ll have more speakers, sessions and partners to announce in the coming weeks, so watch this non-galactic space! TC Sessions: Space takes place on December 6 in Los Angeles. Buy a pass for $199, and then join us — and our partners — to learn about the latest space tech, network for opportunities and build a stronger startup to the stars. Is your company interested in sponsoring or exhibiting at TC Sessions: Space? Contact our sponsorship sales team by filling out this form.

Our dedicated space event, TC Sessions: Space, is back again this year on December 6 in Los Angeles, and we’re excited to have Nanoracks CEO Amela Wilson joining us onstage for a discussion about what comes next for space stations. Nanoracks is a longtime participant in the existing International Space Station (ISS), having taken part in a number of research experiments on the station over the years, as well as creating the Nanoracks Bishop Airlock, which is used to deploy small satellites and other tiny spacecraft from the ISS. Now Nanoracks is working on StarLab, which aims to be the first free-flying commercial space station. StarLab will include a living quarters built by Nanoracks partner Lockheed Martin, and the station’s central feature will be the George Washington Carver Science Park, which will include a biology lab, a plant habitation lab, a physical science and materials research lab and an open workbench area for conducting research and experimentation. We’ll talk to Wilson about Nanoracks’ tremendous history of working on the ISS and ushering in commercial participation in science on the station, and we’ll also look ahead to StarLab, where the project is at, and what comes next for free-flying commercial station operations in Earth’s orbit. TC Sessions: Space takes place on December 6 in Los Angeles. Buy your pass today, and then join us to see and learn about the latest space tech from the industry’s most beautiful minds, network for opportunities and build a stronger startup to the stars.  

We’re not ashamed to admit that we get pretty darned giddy when it comes to space technology. It’s out-of-this-world cool. But there’s something else that really gets our pulses pounding, and that’s meeting the early-stage startups that are pushing beyond and reinventing the boundaries of space tech. If — like us — you fit the description, then here’s some exciting news. You’ll have the opportunity to meet amazing early-stage space startups exhibiting at TC Sessions: Space 2022 on December 6 in Los Angeles. Prepare for liftoff: Buy a full-access general admission pass, and then get ready to connect and engage with the people who are forging humanity’s future in space. We’ll have even more exhibitors to share with you in the coming weeks but right now, let’s take a sneak peek at three of the startups you won’t want to miss. Check out their websites and start planning your calendar. You’re going to want to see their product demos and explore networking opportunities with them during the show. Ready, fellow space peeps? Let’s meet three of the early-stage startups you’ll find exhibiting at TC Sessions Space. Astrum Drive Technologies: Builds advanced propulsion systems designed to let spaceships travel farther, more safely and with more cargo. JellySpace: Designed to remove the entry barriers into the space industry by letting companies, startups and organizations share and access intellectual property in a safe and secure manner. SpinLaunch: A ground-based, electric-powered kinetic launch system designed as an alternative method for putting satellites into low-Earth orbit. And that’s just a small fraction of what you’ll experience at the show and the startups you’ll meet. We’re thrilled to be hosting some of the most influential people in the space industry — in public, private and defense sectors. You’ll hear from folks like Peter Beck, Rocket Lab CEO and founder; Frank Calvelli, assistant secretary of the Air Force for Space Acquisitions; Amela Wilson, CEO of Nanoracks; and many more. We’re building out an agenda featuring firesides and panel discussions on the main stage, and you’ll also have plenty of time to connect and network with attendees from around the world. It’s all designed to help your business grow and thrive. TC Sessions: Space takes place on December 6 in Los Angeles. Buy your pass today, and then join us to see and learn about the latest space tech from the industry’s most beautiful minds, network for opportunities and build a stronger startup to the stars. Is your company interested in sponsoring or exhibiting at TC Sessions: Space? Contact our sponsorship sales team by filling out this form.

“Space…the final frontier.” Those familiar words have likely fueled the imaginations of the very people currently forging the future of humanity in space. Don’t miss your opportunity to meet, learn from and connect with them at TC Sessions: Space 2022, which blasts off on December 6 in Los Angeles. Note: Building space startups is serious business, but that doesn’t mean we can’t have a little pun fun along the way.  Here’s another opportunity you don’t want to miss, and the countdown clock is ticking on this one. Our special early bird price — $149 — remains in play for less than T-minus 24 hours. Buy your pass before the early bird leaves orbit on Friday, November 4 at precisely 11:59 pm (PTD), and you’ll save more than $300. In a classic “but wait, there’s more” moment, you can take advantage of early bird pricing on an Early Stage Exhibitor Package, too. It’s the perfect way to place your space-related startup in front of the industry’s leading movers, shakers and decision makers — and save $200. Quantities are limited, and the same November 4 deadline applies. Space may be the final frontier, but advances in manned space travel and colonization, communications, earth observation data, manufacturing — and even war — are expanding its boundaries further by the day. TC Sessions: Space will help you keep your fingers on the pulse of those advances and help you drive your business forward. What can you expect? In a word, plenty.  Plenty of top experts — spanning public, private and defense sectors — speaking from the main stage. Interviews with founders and CEOs like Rocket Labs’ Peter Beck, The Aerospace Corporation’s Steve Isakowitz and Slingshot Aerospace’s Melanie Stricklan. Conversations with investors like Playground Global’s Jory Bell and Root Ventures’ Emily Henriksson. And, of course, plenty of startup exhibits. You won’t find a better atmosphere for networking with hundreds of engineers, founders, students, investors, executives, military and government officials in the house. Use our event app to find people you want to connect with, schedule 1:1 meetings and explore potential opportunities for collaboration, partnerships, investment and more. TC Sessions: Space takes place on December 6 in Los Angeles, but your chance to buy your early bird pass and save disappears into the Neutral Zone on Friday November 4 at 11:59 pm (PDT). We can’t wait to see you in L.A! Is your company interested in sponsoring or exhibiting at TC Sessions: Space? Contact our sponsorship sales team by filling out this form.