Brought
To You By:
The Stephen W. Hawking Center for
Microgravity Research and Education
Florida Space Institute
Date
Tuesday
October 27
Â鶹ӳ»´«Ã½ Main Campus Locations
8:30 a.m.–noon:
1–4:30 p.m.:
Questions?
Email us at SpaceUevents@ucf.edu
3rd SpaceU Symposium at America’s Space University
As part of Space Week we are excited to host the 3rd SpaceU Symposium at America’s Space University which will take place on Tuesday, October 27, 2026. The event will bring together space leaders, researchers, and students from across Florida, presenting the latest innovations and research, building in-state collaborations and partnerships, and highlighting our specialized facilities. SpaceUS3 will feature research posters, student clubs, degree programs, internship and scholarship opportunities, jobs, and more. In partnership with NASA, and industry, Florida research universities drive the future of space science and exploration to foster a prosperous space economy.
Registration is now closed
Who Should Attend
This event is designed for:
- Space researchers and students from Florida universities, industry, and Kennedy Space Center.
- Industry partners
- Florida space foundations and organizations
What’s Included?
Complimentary registration includes:
- Expert Panels & Speakers, Academic Presentations & Space Showcase
- Light Breakfast & Coffee Break
- Networking Lunch
Highlights
The Symposium will feature:
- Research from Florida universities, Kennedy Space Center and industry experts!
- Student Engagement: Poster session, networking, scholarships and degree programs
- Showcase featuring Lab, student clubs, industry sponsors, and more
Agenda
Program details are subject to change.
Morning Session
Fairwinds Alumni Center
8:30 a.m.–noon
Registration Opens and Coffee
Opening and Welcome Remarks
Dr. Joseph Harrington and Dr. Greg Autry, Â鶹ӳ»´«Ã½ Space Council
Spotlight Speaker
Dr. Alain Berinstain, Director, Florida Space Research Consortium
Special Event
Space MBA Scholarship Signing Ceremony
Keynote
Details to be confirmed
Coffee Break
Invited Panel
U.S. Space Force
Invited Spotlight Talks
- Dr. Jaydeep Mukherjee, Director, NASA Florida Space Grant Consortium
- Dr. Robert Mueller, Senior Technologist / Principal Investigator, Exploration Research and Technology Programs
- Dr. Phil Metzger, Director of the Hawking Center for Microgravity Research
Space Ideation Challenge
Announcement of winners of the Barry S. Miller College of Business Space Ideation Challenge.
Lunch and Networking
Afternoon Sessions
SPRK Building
1–4:30 p.m.
Posters, Exhibitors and Networking
Concurrent Sessions — By Topic
Space Vehicle Engineering
Launch, Propulsion, Staging, Docking, Radiation Shielding, Safety, Passenger Protection, Plume-Surface Interactions, Landing
All Other Space Engineering
Instrumentation, Sensors, Photonics, Electronics, Astrodynamics, Guidance, Navigation, Robotics, Autonomy, Space Junk Mitigation, Communications, Satellite Constellations
Physical Sciences
Solar System Science, Heliophysics, Space Physics, Non-Solar System Astronomy, In-Situ Resource Utilization, Materials Science, Chemistry, Other Basic Physical Research
Life
Space Medicine, Psychology, Plant and Animal Biology, Agriculture, Life-Support Systems, Other Life Science
Management
Space Business, Economics, Hospitality, Policy, Law
Posters, Exhibitors, Networking and Sweets
Concurrent Sessions — By Topic
Space Vehicle Engineering, All other Space Engineering, Physical Sciences, Life, Management
Posters, Exhibitors and Networking
Concurrent Sessions — By Topic: Discussion of the Day
Space Vehicle Engineering, All other Space Engineering, Physical Sciences, Life, Management