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Prices increase tonight for our space-focused event, TC Sessions: Space
“Space, the final frontier…” You can probably recite the “Star Trek” opening monologue in your sleep. But we’re talking science fact, not fiction, and TC Sessions: Space 2020 provides real opportunity to connect with the people, information and funding you need to boldly build the future of space technology.
Go boldly, yes. But why pay full price? Early-bird pricing ends — in Gene Roddenberry’s parlance — on Stardate 98489.04. (a.k.a. today, November 20 at 11:59 p.m. PST). Boldly buy your pass before the deadline and save $100.
Tune in to hear from leading space industry founders, investors and technologists from across the public, private and defense industries. When it comes to experts, TechCrunch delivers. People like Rocket Lab CEO Peter Beck, U.S. Space Force Chief of Space Operations General Jay Raymond and Lockheed Martin VP and head of civil space programs Lisa Callahan.
On the investment front we have VCs like Chris Boshuizen (Data Collective DCVC), Mike Collett (Promus Ventures) and Tess Hatch (Bessemer Venture Partners). And don’t miss out on the Fast Money breakout sessions to learn about space accelerator programs and how to access grant money.
Topics span a galaxy’s worth of technology, including 3D-printed rockets, earth observation data, orbital operations, ground station networks, launch services, broadband communications, defense operations and manufacturing in space.
Here’s a classic “but wait, there’s more” moment, because we’re not done adding opportunity. And this one’s a doozy!
Starburst x TechCrunch: Pitch Me to the Moon — Starburst Aerospace and TechCrunch are teaming up to launch a pitch competition called Pitch Me to the Moon. Think the Startup Battlefield, but for space. Ten promising early-stage space startups, selected by Starburst, will have an opportunity to present their innovations live to a panel of high-profile judges from across the industry.
Find this and all the panel discussions, interviews, fireside chats and interactive Q&As listed in the event agenda. Don’t worry about time conflicts — all sessions are available live and on-demand. Feel free to network with attendees, take care of client business or catch sessions live knowing that you can watch anything you missed later as your schedule permits.
Up your exposure game with a Space Startup Exhibitor Package ($360). It includes digital exhibition space, lead-generation capabilities and three conference passes. Bonus exposure: All exhibiting space startups get to pitch live to attendees during the event.
Go boldly for $100 less. Buy your pass to TC Sessions: Space 2020 before the early-bird deal ends tonight, November 20 at 11:59 p.m. PST.
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Just three days to save on passes to TC Sessions: Space 2020
It takes a bold vision and nerves of steel to venture into outer space. The same holds true for the pioneering startups forging the future of space technology. Connect with other bold visionaries at TC Sessions: Space 2020 to go farther and faster together.
If you want to go farther and faster for less, you have only three more days to take advantage of early-bird pricing. Purchase your ticket ($125) before the early-bird launch window closes on 11.13.20 at 11:59 p.m. PST and keep $100 in your wallet.
Looking for more ways to save? We offer discounts for groups, students and current employees in government, the military and nonprofits. Want to increase your brand recognition on a global scale? Exhibit in the expo with a Space Startup Exhibitor Package. The package includes three passes, and exhibitors get to pitch live to attendees around the world. Pro Tip: Hit record right before you pitch — it makes a great learning or marketing tool.
Wondering whether a virtual conference measures up? Here’s what Katia Paramonova, founder and CEO of Centrly, says about the real benefits she found by going virtual with TechCrunch:
“I really enjoyed the virtual experience. I didn’t have to be there 24/7 or spend money on a flight, and I still could get work done in the afternoon. The platform was convenient and flexible. If wanted to attend simultaneous sessions, I could easily toggle between them.”
Your ticket to TC Sessions: Space also includes video on demand, which means you won’t have to miss a minute of expert insight, tips and trend spotting from the top founders, investors, technologists, government officials and military minds across public, private and defense sectors.
You’ll find panel discussions, interviews, fireside chats and interactive Q&As on range of topics: mineral exploration, global mapping of the Earth from space, deep tech software, defense capabilities, 3D-printed rockets and the future of agriculture and food technology. Don’t miss the breakout sessions dedicated to accessing grant money. Explore the event agenda now and get a jump on organizing your schedule.
Nothing moves faster than tech, and keeping pace won’t chart a flightpath to success. It requires a prescience that comes from a deep understanding of the industry, the players and the possibilities. Or as Jeff Johnson, vice president of enterprise sales and solutions at FlashParking, puts it:
“Attending TC Sessions helps us keep an eye on what’s coming around the corner. It uncovers crucial trends so we can identify what we should be thinking about before anyone else.”
TC Sessions: Space 2020 takes flight December 16-17, but you have just three days left to take advantage of the early bird special. Be a bold visionary and go farther together — for less. Buy your pass before the deadline hits on 11.13.20 at 11:59 p.m. PST).
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Bonus: An extra week to save on tickets to TC Sessions: Space 2020
When you’re laser-focused on reaching beyond the stars, it’s hard to remember more earthly, mundane tasks. That’s why we’re giving you an extra week to score early-bird savings to TC Sessions: Space 2020 (December 16-17). So, to all you harried, procrastinating visionaries: take a breath, relax a bit and buy your pass before November 20 at 11:59 p.m. (PT).
Join the two-day online conference to hear from and connect with the leading forces within the space industry. Learn how to secure grants for your space company, how and where the Air Force plans to spend $60 billion on R&D, what savvy space investors think and where they might place their bets. And that’s just the tip of the rocket.
Presentations range from asteroid mining, extra-planetary robotic research and the future of space exploration to human spaceflight, manufacturing in space and supply-chain issues. Here are just two stellar examples, and you’ll find many more in the event agenda. Start planning your time now.
Bridging Two Eras of Human Spaceflight: When Kathryn Lueders started working at NASA in 1992, it was the peak of the Space Shuttle era. As she begins her leadership of the Human Spaceflight Office this year, a new and exciting era is just beginning. Lueders will discuss the possibilities and challenges of the new systems and technologies that will put the first woman and the next man on the surface of the moon…and perhaps Mars.
Crafting the Kuiper Constellation: Amazon is set to create its own global constellation of LEO satellites — a very different type of gadget from what Amazon SVP of Device & Services Dave Limp is used to overseeing. He’ll tell us how Project Kuiper fits in with Amazon’s grand plans.
Looking for more ways to save? Bring the whole team with a group discount. Tickets cost $100 each — bring four team members and get the fifth one free. Discount passes for students cost $50, while current government, military and nonprofit employees pay $95. Plus, Extra Crunch subscribers get a 20% discount.
Step into a virtual spotlight and showcase your startup in our expo: An Early-Stage Startup Exhibitor Package ($360 gets you three tickets, digital exhibition space and the ability to generate leads). Bonus: Exhibiting startups each get five minutes to pitch live to attendees around the world.
As you reach for the stars, connect with the experts and opportunities at TC Sessions: Space 2020 to help make your galactic dreams a reality. You have an extra week. Now, breathe, relax and buy your early-bird pass before November 20 at 11:59 p.m. (PT).
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48 hours left to save on tickets to TC Sessions: Space 2020
Listen up, space fans and aficionados. You have just 48 hours left to secure an early-bird ticket to TC Sessions: Space 2020, a two-day virtual conference dedicated to early-stage space startups and the community that supports them. Join the brilliant minds, leading founders, shrewd investors and boundary-pushing engineers determined to shape the future of space exploration and everything that entails.
Early-bird pricing remains in orbit for another 48 hours. Buy your ticket ($125) before the orbit decays on November 13 at precisely 11:59 p.m. (PT) and save $100.
You’ll have an outstanding selection of presentations, interviews, panel discussions, breakout sessions and interactive Q&As available at the click of your mouse. Expert speakers — spanning the public, private and defense sectors — will share a veritable galaxy of wisdom, experience and insight.
What level of expertise are we talking here? Well, and this is just for starters, we have NASA Associate Administrator of Human Exploration & Operations Mission Directorate Kathryn Lueders, Rocket Lab CEO Peter Beck, U.S. Space Force Chief of Space Operations General Jay Raymond, Lockheed Martin VP and Head of Civil Space Programs Lisa Callahan.
Topics cover a broad swath of technologies, including 3D-printed rockets, earth observation data, orbital operations, ground station networks, launch services, broadband communications, defense operations and manufacturing in space. Explore the event agenda here.
You’ll find up-and-coming early-stage startups and sponsors showcasing their technology in our expo area. See the latest innovations and connect with potential customers, collaborators or investors. And be sure to take advantage of CrunchMatch. Our free AI-based platform takes the pain out of networking and helps you find and connect with the people who align with your goals. It’s the perfect tool to bridge a virtual conference and connect with attendees around the globe.
If you want to showcase your startup in the expo, buy a Startup Exhibitor Package. The price includes three passes, online exhibit space and lead-generation capability. Here’s a hot opportunity — each exhibiting startup gets five minutes to pitch live to Session attendees. Talk about focused exposure.
Pro Pitch Tip: Have a team member hit record right before you step up to the virtual stage, and you’ll have a video of your TC Session pitch — study it for ways to improve or hey, it could be a straight-up marketing tool right out of the gate.
Don’t miss your opportunity to learn from, engage and connect with other brilliant members of your elite community at TC Sessions: Space 2020 on December 16-17. Don’t space out on early-bird savings — only 48 hours left! Purchase your ticket before November 13 at 11:59 p.m. (PT).
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Only 72 hours left until early-bird savings end for TC Sessions: Space 2020
We’re just about a month away from TC Sessions: Space 2020, a two-day conference dedicated to bold visionaries with the passion, audacity and technical skills to chart a new course in space. Fun fact: A bold visionary likes a good deal as much as the next one.
But timing is everything. The deadline for securing the early-bird price expires in just 72 hours. Buy your pass before prices go up on stardate 98468.52 (aka 11.13.20 at 11:59 p.m. PST) and save $100.
If you’re looking for more ways to save, we’ve got you covered. We offer group discount passes ($100 each — bring four team members and get the fifth one free); student discounts ($50); and discounts for government, military and nonprofits ($95). If you subscribe to Extra Crunch, knock an extra 20% off the price of admission.
Your pass provides access to all live sessions and video on demand, making it easy to network with attendees or conduct other business during your day. Plus, you don’t have to choose between presentations that air simultaneously.
What can you expect on this space odyssey? You’ll hear from — and get to engage with — some of the most important movers and shakers across public, private and defense sectors. Enjoy interviews, panel discussions, breakout sessions and interactive Q&As geared to help early-stage startups build and succeed.
Here’s a taste of what we have on tap. Check out the event agenda to strategize your schedule.
Fast Money — The Space Force Accelerators: Learn how the Hyperspace Challenge, Catalyst Space Accelerator and other government accelerators can connect you to the U.S. Space Force.
Ground Control to Major Tom: Data connectivity and communications are key to commercial space monetization and the strategic plans for further space exploration and development. Hear from the key players about the state of play in the industry.
In Space, No One Can Change Your Oil — Yet: Once a spacecraft is in orbit, it’s on its own — but what if it could be refueled, repaired, refurbished and, if necessary, retired? OrbitFab founder Daniel Faber and Astroscale U.S. President Ron Lopez discuss how in-space operations could upend today’s engineering and business models.
Hot Tip: Looking to increase engagement and exposure for your space startup? Buy a Startup Exhibitor Package and you’ll get five minutes to pitch your company live to thousands of global attendees.
No matter where you fall in the early-stage startup ecosystem, TC Sessions: Space 2020 is dedicated to helping visionaries like you succeed. Join your people at the best possible rate and secure your pass before the early-bird deal expires in 72 hours on 11.13.20 at 11:59 p.m. PST. Make it so.
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Four days left to save big on tickets to TC Sessions: Space 2020
If you’re a part of the early-stage startup space race, or aspire to such celestial heights, don’t miss out on early-bird savings to TC Sessions: Space 2020 on December 16-17. We’re at T-minus four days and counting — buy your pass before the countdown clock strikes 11:59 p.m. (PT) November 13, and you’ll save $100.
Spend two days learning from and engaging with people forging the future of space travel, exploration, communications, manufacturing and so much more. We’re talking top industry founders, investors, government and military officials — across the public, private and defense sectors.
How cool is 3D printing? It’s exponentially cooler when you’re printing rockets like Tim Ellis, CEO of Relativity Space. That’s just one of many hot topics and experienced leaders waiting to help you learn and move your business forward. Check out the event agenda and start planning your schedule now.
You’ll have access to all live sessions, and you can access video on demand. Whether you need to meet with clients, network at the event or check out early-stage exhibitors in the expo, VOD lets you conquer FOMO — fear of missing out.
Networking’s essential for startup success and CrunchMatch, our free AI-powered platform, makes it simple and easy to meet, greet, connect and collaborate with the people who align with your business goals. You never know what might develop from a CrunchMatch connection.
This is our first TC Sessions dedicated to space, but it is by no means our first dance. TC Sessions of all stripes are synonymous with opportunity. Case in point: Karin Maake, senior director of communications at FlashParking, had this to say about her TC Sessions experience:
TC Sessions wasn’t just an educational opportunity, it was a real networking opportunity. Everyone was passionate and open to creating pilot programs or other partnerships. That was the most exciting part. And now — thanks to a conference connection — we’re talking with Goodyear’s Innovation Lab.
Join this intrepid global community at TC Sessions: Space 2020 on December 16-17. The four-day countdown to savings is on — don’t miss your chance to keep $100 in your pocket. Buy your early-bird pass before prices go up on November 13 at 11:59 p.m. (PT).
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Pioneers of in-space refueling and manufacturing join TC Sessions: Space 2020
One of the problems with putting a satellite in orbit is that once you do, it’s pretty much out of your hands. If anything goes wrong, or it runs out of fuel, that’s all she wrote. Fortunately there are companies that aim to change this, and three leaders in the field — Orbit Fab, Astroscale and Maxar — will be joining us at TC Sessions: Space in December.
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You may remember Orbit Fab from Disrupt’s Startup Battlefield around this time last year. CEO and co-founder Daniel Faber debuted its refueling interface, RAFTI, and showed how that and a network of “tanker” satellites could save companies hundreds of millions by keeping their spacecraft in orbit rather than sending up replacements.
Astroscale is embarking on a similar effort for satellites in geosynchronous orbits, which are even more expensive to replace. But the Japan-based company is also aiming at taking down the innumerable dead satellites and debris scattered throughout other orbits, and has raised huge sums to do so. Astroscale’s U.S. president, Ron Lopez, will join the panel to discuss the many potential approaches to improving sustainability in space.
Maxar is of course a well-known name in space operations, and we’ve had head of space robotics Lucy Condrakchian onstage at TC Sessions: Robotics. Her team is currently working on the ambitious Restore-L mission, which will demonstrate on-orbit refueling, manufacturing and assembly. Why build it down here if you can do it up there?
These three panelists will discuss the possibilities of this emerging industry and what it could mean for startups and established enterprises here on the ground. With costs of launch dropping, the cost of building and maintaining a major satellite becomes a greater issue — but tiny, cheap satellites are also beginning to proliferate.
How will the market evolve? Can proprietary but practical tech like RAFTI make a difference? How close are we to the first satellite built entirely in space? All this and more will be on the table for our panel next month.
Get an early-bird ticket for just $125 until this Friday, November 13. And we have discounts available for groups, students, active military/government employees and for early-stage space startup founders who want to pitch and give their startup some extra visibility.
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Early-bird savings ends this Friday for TC Sessions Space 2020
Could there be a tech sector more thrilling and daunting than space? We think not. If that’s your orbit, don’t miss TC Sessions: Space 2020 on December 16-17. It’s where you’ll find the industry’s greatest thinkers, makers, shakers and investors.
More on that in a minute. Right now, a reminder that the $125 admission price remains in play for just five more days. Buy your Early-Bird ticket — and keep $100 in your wallet — before November 13 at 11:59 p.m. (PT).
We have an impressive slate of presenters ready to talk about the current state of space tech, what the future holds, investment strategies and what it takes to build successful cosmic startups.
Here are just some of the luminaries you’ll hear from and engage with during main stage interviews, panel discussions, breakout sessions and interactive Q&As.
- Lockheed Martin VP Lisa Callahan
- Rocket Lab CEO Peter Beck
- Lt. General John F. Thompson, U.S. Space Force
- Will Roper, assistant secretary, U.S. Air Force
- Relativity Space CEO Tim Ellis
Check out some of the topics and find more in the event agenda.
Building Up a Business Looking Down at Earth: Earth observation is one of the real moneymakers in the space category. See what’s ahead for the industry.
Bridging Today and Tomorrow’s Tech: Corporate VC funds are a key source of investment for space startups, in part because they often involve partnerships that help generate revenue, and because they understand the timelines involved. We’ll discuss how they fit with more standard ventures to power the ecosystem.
We offer discount ticket options for students ($50) and for government, military and nonprofits ($95). Buy yours before November 13 at 11:59 p.m. PST. Bonus: Extra Crunch subscribers receive a 20% discount on passes.
Strut your right stuff: Want to increase your exposure to event attendees around the world? Buy a Startup Exhibitor Package. The $360 package includes three tickets, digital exhibition space and the ability to generate leads. Bonus: Exhibiting founders get five minutes to pitch their company — live — to thousands of attendees.
TC Sessions: Space 2020 takes place on December 16-17. Whether you’re a founder, investor, engineer, student or an aspiring entrepreneur, it’s where you’ll find the space industry’s most important people across public, private and defense sectors. Buy your pass before November 13 at 11:59 p.m. (PT) and save $100.Could that be any more exciting?
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Student discount passes available for TC Sessions: Space 2020
Whether space is the final frontier remains to be seen, but it’s certainly the next one as far as we’re concerned. On December 16-17, we’re hosting TC Sessions: Space 2020, a two-day online conference and our first event focused squarely on space technology and the early-stage startups and investors that make it possible.
The future of this industry is wide open, and it’s going to require cultivating a deep bench of visionaries to sustain it. And it starts with affordable access for students eager to turn science fiction into fact. Grab your $50 student pass here and get ready to shift your career into warp speed.
Pro Tip: We offer a range of ticket options for nonstudents (including discounts for government, military and nonprofits). Buy yours before early-bird pricing ends on November 13 at 11:59 p.m. PST. Also, current Extra Crunch subscribers receive an additional 20% discount on passes.
This is your chance to hear from the best and brightest people leading this universal expedition. You’ll meet and engage with engineers, founders, investors, executives, military and government officials.
We’re talking officials like NASA administrator Jim Bridenstine and Space Command’s General John W. Raymond. We’re talking founders like Relativity Space’s Tim Ellis and Rocket Lab’s Peter Beck. We’re talking investors like Bessemer Venture Partners’ Tess Hatch and SpaceFund’s Meagan Crawford. And that’s just the tip of the rocket, so to speak.
We’re packing the two-day event with top-notch programming. Set coordinates for the main stage for fireside chats and moderated panel discussions. TechCrunch editors ask the tough questions and dig deep on topics like launch services, orbital operations, ground station networks, broadband communications, earth observation data, manufacturing and military operations in space.
Don’t miss the breakout sessions and Q&As. Breakouts let you explore specific topics. Main stage events always generate lots of questions, and the Q&A sessions give the audience a chance to pose questions to speakers who appeared on the main stage.
Searching for a stellar internship or a job that’s out of this world? Ouch. Explore the expo area where you’ll find early-stage space startups and sponsors showcasing their tech and talent.
That brings us to networking. Remember, this virtual conference reaches thousands of people around the world. It’s prime territory for expanding your network — an essential part of startup success. You’ll have free use of CrunchMatch, our AI-powered networking platform.
It makes quick, efficient work out of finding, scheduling and meeting people. Not just any people — people who align with your startup interests. People who can help you build a business or a career. Answer a few quick questions when you register and CrunchMatch goes to work for you.
We’ll have plenty more to announce over the next two months, so stay tuned. TC Sessions: Space 2020 blasts off on December 16-17. Don’t wait, buy your $50 student pass today and boldly go!
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Two weeks left to score early-bird savings at TC Sessions: Space 2020
NASA just made history by landing a spacecraft on an asteroid. If that kind of technical achievement carbonates your glass of Tang, join us on December 16-17 for TC Sessions: Space 2020, an event dedicated to early-stage space startups.
We’ve launched early-bird pricing, and $125 buys you access to all live sessions, plus video on demand. Don’t procrastinate. Buy your pass now before the early-bird reenters Earth’s atmosphere (and prices go up) on November 13 at 11:59 p.m. (PT).
More ways to save: Go further together with early-bird group tickets ($100) — bring four team members and get the fifth one free. We also offer discount passes for students ($50) and government, military and nonprofits ($95). Looking for out-of-this-world exposure? An Early-Stage Startup Exhibitor Package ($360) includes four tickets, digital exhibition space, a pitch session to attendees and the ability to generate leads. Bonus savings: Extra Crunch subscribers get a 20% discount.
TC Sessions: Space is an unrivaled opportunity to learn from, connect and network with boundary-pushing founders, investors and officials from NASA, the Aerospace Corporation, the U.S. Air Force and leading space companies spanning public, private and defense sectors.
We’ve packed the conference with outstanding presentations, fireside chats and interviews. Plus, you’ll find breakout sessions on specialized topics, audience Q&As with Main Stage speakers and the expo area for partners and early-stage startups.
Here’s a taste of the topics, but keep an eye on the agenda, because we’ll add more speakers and sessions in the coming weeks.
Asteroid Rocks and Moon Landings
Lisa Callahan, vice president/general manager of commercial civil space at Lockheed Martin Space, discusses all aspects of scientific and civil exploration of the solar system — from robots scooping rockets from the surface of galaxy-traveling asteroids, to preparing for the return of humans to the surface of the moon.
Sourcing Tech for Securing Space
Lt. General Thompson is responsible for fostering an ecosystem of non-traditional space startups and the future of Space Force acquisitions, all to the end goal of protecting the global commons of space. He’ll discuss what the U.S. looks for in startup partnerships and emerging tech, and how it works with these young companies.
Bridging Today and Tomorrow’s Tech
Corporate VC funds are a key source of investment for space startups, in part because they often involve partnerships that help generate revenue, and because they understand the timelines involved. SpaceFund’s Meagan Crawford and Lockheed Martin Ventures’ J. Christopher Moran discuss how these funds fit in with more standard venture to power the ecosystem.
TC Sessions: Space 2020 takes flight on December 16-17, but we’re starting our early-bird countdown right now. Great savings disappear in two weeks on November 13 at 11:59 p.m. (PT). Buy your early-bird passes today and celebrate your savvy shopping with a tall glass of Tang.
Is your company interested in sponsoring TC Sessions: Space 2020? Click here to talk with us about available opportunities.
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