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SUMMARY:WSBR December Luncheon Featuring Taylor Jordan\, Director of the Office of Space Commerce (OSC)
DESCRIPTION:The Washington Space Business Roundtable (WSBR) invites you to a special fireside conversation with Taylor Jordan\, Director of the Office of Space Commerce\, discussing his recent appointment to the position and his thoughts regarding the near-term and long-term future of space commerce. \n\n\n\nIn his new position\, Mr. Jordan will lead the office’s mission to oversee and promote economic activity in space\, using economic efforts to help further the country’s prominence in the global space sector. \n\n\n\nIn a recent press release\, Mr. Jordan stated “I am deeply honored to lead the nation’s principal office dedicated to promoting commercial space activity\,” said Jordan. “Strengthening America’s leadership in space is a top priority of this Administration\, and I look forward to working with industry and government partners to advance U.S. commercial interests in the space domain.” \n\n\n\nOriginally formed in 1988\, the Office of Space Commerce has achieved a wide variety of accomplishments in recent years\, including streamlining numerous space regulations\, establishing a modern space traffic safety system (TraCSS)\, and encouraging international space business partnerships and trade. \n\n\n\nWe look forward to welcoming your attendance and participation in what promises to be a dynamic discussion regarding the Office of Space Commerce’s plans under Mr. Jordan\, as well as how our space community can most effectively support and ultimately benefit from the office’s mission of furthering economic efforts in space. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nKeynote\n\n\n\nTaylor Jordan\, Director of the Office of Space Commerce\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nU.S. Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick has announced the appointment of Taylor Jordan as Director of the Office of Space Commerce (OSC)\, underscoring the Trump Administration’s commitment to strengthening U.S. leadership in space commerce. Mr. Jordan will continue to serve concurrently as assistant secretary of commerce for environmental observation and prediction at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). \n\n\n\nMr. Jordan brings more than 15 years of space policy and operational experience to the role. He previously served nearly a decade on the staff of the House Committee on Science\, Space\, and Technology as the committee’s subject-matter expert on NOAA\, environmental satellites\, and civil space programs. In that capacity\, he was the lead author of the Weather Research and Forecasting Innovation Act of 2017. \n\n\n\nDuring President Trump’s first term\, Mr. Jordan served as a senior policy advisor at NOAA\, where he supported the agency’s satellite programs and provided strategic oversight of major space-system acquisitions. Most recently\, he was a principal at Innovative Federal Strategies\, advising commercial space and technology companies on legislative and executive-branch engagement. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nModerator\n\n\n\nKevin O’Connell\, Founder and CEO of Space Economy Rising\, LLC\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nKevin O’Connell is a recognized expert on space commerce\, the global space economy\, international intelligence and U.S. national security matters. For almost four decades\, he has focused on space commercialization and technological competitiveness and how to advance them in global markets. He has also focused on how these innovations impact U.S. and allied national security. \n\n\n\nHis U.S. government assignments include the Department of Commerce (SES)\, The Department of Defense\, The Department of State\, The National Security Council\, The Office of the Vice President\, and The Office of the Director of Central Intelligence. Within the private sector\, Mr. O’Connell was a senior research analyst at RAND and was the first Director of RAND’s Intelligence Policy Center. In 2007\, he founded Innovative Analytics and Training\, LLC\, a consulting firm specializing in assessing high-tech market areas including geospatial markets\, cloud computing\, and cyber analytics. \n\n\n\nMr. O’Connell’s most recent role was Director of the Office of Space Commerce (OSC) within the U.S. Department of Commerce. He was the principal architect of outreach to U.S. private space companies to facilitate innovation and encourage increased market growth and viability. He focused on the growing role of the private sector in space\, encouraged new space partnerships\, worked to ensure the competitiveness of the U.S. commercial space industry\, and advanced American leadership in space safety and sustainability. Mr. O’Connell testified before Congress on space policy and regulatory issues\, American space competitiveness\, and the growth of space commerce. He was awarded the Vice President’s Dedicated Service Award for his support to the National Space Council. \n\n\n\nMr. O’Connell also expanded international outreach on space commerce issues with a wide range of U.S. allies and partners\, especially to compare notes on regulation\, encourage new partnerships and advance space safety and sustainability. His overseas space engagements included participation in the U.S.-Japan Comprehensive Space Dialogue\, as part of a Space Delegation to Luxembourg\, and including high-level discussions with the EU\, India\, Thailand\, Singapore\, Indonesia\, and Commonwealth partners. \n\n\n\nMr. O’Connell is a recognized expert on the policy\, security\, and commercial aspects of satellite remote sensing technologies and markets. He served as the Executive Secretary of the Independent Commission on the National Imagery and Mapping Agency (NIMA) in 2000 and later as an advisor to the Director\, National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency. He was a long-standing member of NOAA’s federal advisory committee\, ACCRES\, including as Chair between 2012 and 2016. \n\n\n\nMr. O’Connell has been a regular author on space commerce issues. He contributed the foreword to “Space Policies for the New Space Age: Competing on the Final Economic Frontier\,” by Bruce Cahan and Mir Sadat (NewSpace New Mexico\, December 2020). He co-authored Commercial Observation Satellites: at the Leading Edge of Global Transparency (ASPRS/RAND\, 2000). He taught graduate courses in Georgetown University’s School of Foreign Service and the RAND Graduate School for many years and has lectured at academic and research organizations around the world. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegistration Closes On Friday\, December 12th at 12:00pm/Noon ET.\n\n\n\nRegistration Rates \n\n\n\nIndividual Seat$85.00Half Table (4 Seats)$320.00Full Table (8 Seats)$640.00\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThank You To Our Sponsor!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThank You to Our Event Partner!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTICKET POLICY \n\n\n\nTickets are refundable up to 10 business days prior to the event date and are transferable at any time. Please contact info@wsbr.org with any changes to your registration.
URL:https://wsbr.org/event/wsbr-december-luncheon-featuring-taylor-jordan-director-of-the-office-of-space-commerce-osc/
LOCATION:Hogan Lovells LLP\, 555 13th St.\, NW\, Washington\, DC\, 20004
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SUMMARY:2026 WSBR Annual Flagship Luncheon and Silent Auction
DESCRIPTION:Register Now\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFeaturing a Fireside Chat with Congressman Rep. Mike Haridopolos\, Chairman of the House Space and Aeronautics Subcommittee. \n\n\n\nPlease join WSBR on Monday\, March 23\, 2026\, for our annual Flagship Luncheon featuring keynote speaker\, Congressman Mike Haridopolos\, Chairman of the House Space and Aeronautics Subcommittee. \n\n\n\nThe event will take place one block from the Convention Center\, at the offices of Arnold & Porter\, 601 Massachusetts Ave NW\, Washington\, DC\, 20001. \n\n\n\nNetworking and registration will begin at 11:00 am\, with lunch to be served at 12:00 pm\, giving you ample time to review and bid on the auction items donated by leading companies and organizations throughout the space industry. The program will conclude at 1:30 pm. \n\n\n\nCongressman Haridopolos will share his views on advancement of America’s leadership in technology and entrepreneurship\, especially as it relates to the emerging commercial space sector. He will also share his thoughts on the Committee’s activities\, a new Commercial Space Bill\, the nation’s space program\, and how the private sector can best be harnessed to advance the President’s space ambitions. \n\n\n\nFeatured Speaker\n\n\n\nCongressman Mike Haridopolos\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCongressman Mike Haridopolos is an experienced leader with a rich history of public service\, business success\, and a steadfast lifelong commitment to conservative values.  \n\n\n\nCongressman Haridopolos began his career teaching United States History and Political Science at Brevard Community College—now Eastern Florida State College\, and taught classes as an instructor at the Bob Graham Center at the University of Florida. \n\n\n\nRepresenting communities in Brevard County in the Florida House of Representatives and the State Senate from 2000-2012\, Mike championed transparency\, reduced taxes\, and advanced conservative reforms. In the Florida Legislature\, Mike quickly established himself as a capable lawmaker who stood firmly rooted in his conservative values\, and pushed for greater government transparency and accountability for Floridians\, leading the effort to put the state’s budget online. In 2008\, he sponsored and championed Florida’s constitutional amendment reducing property taxes and allowing homeowners to bring their tax savings with them when they move to a new home.  \n\n\n\nServing as President of the Senate from 2010-2012\, Mike made transforming the Florida Senate into a more conservative policy body a key objective of his time in office. \n\n\n\nAfter leaving office in 2012\, Haridopolos started a successful business and political consulting company. He was elected to represent Florida’s 8th Congressional District in 2024\, following the retirement of Congressman Bill Posey.  \n\n\n\nMike lives in Indian Harbour Beach with his wife Dr. Stephanie Haridopolos. They have three adult children\, Alexis\, Hayden\, and Reagan. Mike is dedicated to serving Brevard\, Indian River\, and Orange Counties with integrity\, strength\, and vision. \n\n\n\nModerator \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAlicia Brown \n\n\n\nExecutive Director\, Commercial Space Federation \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nRegistration Options \n\n\n\nIndividual Ticket: $125 \n\n\n\nTables: \n\n\n\nFull Table (8 seats): $960 \n\n\n\nHalf Table (4 seats): $500 \n\n\n\nRegistration closes on Friday March 20th at 12pm ET \n\n\n\nAll proceeds from this event go directly to the WSBR Education Fund\, providing resources to various STEM initiatives in the greater Washington\, DC area and beyond.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCheck out our silent auction!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegistration closes on Friday\, March 20th                 at 12:00pm/Noon ET\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nregister now\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThank you to our Event Partner!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThank you to our Sponsor!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTicket Policy: \n\n\n\nTickets are refundable up to 10 business days prior to the event date and are transferrable at any time. Please contact info@wsbr.org with any changes to your registration.
URL:https://wsbr.org/event/2026-wsbr-annual-flagship-luncheon-and-silent-auction/
LOCATION:Arnold & Porter https://www.google.com/maps/place/601+Massachusetts+Ave+NW\,+Washington\,+DC+20001\, 601 Massachusetts Ave\, NW\, Washington\, District of Columbia\, 20001\, United States
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SUMMARY:WSBR April Luncheon Featuring Dr. Nicola Fox\, Associate Administrator\, Science Mission Directorate\, NASA
DESCRIPTION:SOLD OUT!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Washington Space Business Roundtable (WSBR) invites you to a special fireside conversation with Dr. Nicola “Nicky” Fox.  \n\n\n\nDr. Fox oversees a portfolio representing more than 30% of NASA’s total budget\, spanning Earth science\, astrophysics\, heliophysics\, and planetary exploration. At a moment when NASA—under Jared Isaacman—is placing renewed emphasis on commercial partnerships and “space-as-a-service” models\, her perspective sits at the center of where policy\, science\, and industry intersect. \n\n\n\nThis luncheon offers a timely and unique opportunity to engage directly with one of the most consequential leaders shaping the future of the U.S. space enterprise. \n\n\n\nKeynote                                           Dr. Nicola Fox\, Associate Administrator Science Mission Directorate\, NASA\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAs the Associate Administrator (AA) for the Science Mission Directorate\, Dr. Nicola Fox directs ~100 NASA missions to explore the secrets of the universe–missions that use the view from space to assess questions as practical as hurricane formation\, as enticing as the prospect of lunar resources\, as amazing as behavior in weightlessness\, and as profound as the origin of the universe. As the AA\, Dr. Fox creates a balanced portfolio of carefully chosen missions and research goals to enable a deep scientific understanding of Earth\, other planets\, the Sun\, and the universe. These efforts lay the intellectual foundation for the robotic and human expeditions of the future\, while meeting today’s needs for scientific information to address national concerns. \n\n\n\nDr. Fox joined NASA in 2018 as SMD’s Director of the Heliophysics Division\, where she led a world-class team in understanding Earth’s most important and life-sustaining star. She oversaw NASA’s work to study key space phenomena and improve situational awareness of the very space our astronauts\, satellites\, and robotic missions travel through as they explore the solar system and beyond. Her portfolio also included NASA’s robust space weather research to help the U.S. government better predict space weather\, which can interfere with radio communications\, affect GPS accuracy\, and even–when extreme–affect electrical grids on the ground. \n\n\n\nDr. Fox has authored numerous scientific articles and papers\, in addition to delivering science presentations worldwide. She is known for her keen ability to make science accessible to a broad range of audiences\, as well as her stellar leadership\, creating a sense of purpose and belonging in her teams. In 2021 she was awarded the American Astronautical Society’s Carl Sagan Memorial Award for her demonstrated leadership in the field of heliophysics. In 2020 she was awarded NASA’s Outstanding Leadership Medal. In 2024\, she received an honorary Doctorate of Science from the University of Hertfordshire and an honorary fellowship of the Royal Astronomical Society. \n\n\n\nPrior to August 2018\, Dr. Fox worked at the Applied Physics Lab at the Johns Hopkins University\, where she was the chief scientist for heliophysics\, as well as the project scientist for NASA’s Parker Solar Probe–humanity’s first mission to a star. Dr. Fox’s extensive project\, program\, and supervisory experience included serving as the Deputy Project Scientist for the Van Allen Probes and the operations scientist for the International Solar Terrestrial Physics program. \n\n\n\nDr. Fox graduated from The Imperial College of Science\, Technology and Medicine in London with a B.S. in Physics. She received an M.S. in Telematics and Satellite Communications from the University of Surrey. She then returned to Imperial College to complete a Ph.D. in Space and Atmospheric Physics. \n\n\n\nregister now\n\n\n\nRegistration Closes On Monday\, April 20th at 12:00pm/Noon ET.\n\n\n\nRegistration Rates \n\n\n\nIndividual Seat$85.00Half Table (4 Seats)$320.00Full Table (8 Seats)$640.00\n\n\n\nThank you to our sponsors!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThank you to our Event Partner!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n* Note the entrance is located next door to the National Theatre \n\n\n\nTICKET POLICY \n\n\n\nTickets are refundable up to 10 business days prior to the event date and are transferable at any time. Please contact info@wsbr.org with any changes to your registration.
URL:https://wsbr.org/event/wsbr-april-luncheon-featuring-dr-nicola-fox-associate-administrator-science-mission-directorate-nasa/
LOCATION:Novel DC\, 1331 Pennsylvania Ave. NW\, Washington\, District of Columbia\, 20004
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SUMMARY:“When Launch Stops: Is the Space Economy Built for Disruption?”
DESCRIPTION:Join WSBR on June 30th for a Luncheon Discussing Launch Disruption\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWashington Space Business Roundtable (WSBR) invites you to join us Tuesday\, June 30 for a panel discussion featuring: \n\n\n\n\nKelvin Coleman\, Baines Advisory Group\n\n\n\nMike French\, Space Policy Group \n\n\n\nSean Mulligan\, Virginia Spaceport Authority\n\n\n\nIsaiah Wonnenberg\, Commercial Space Federation\n\n\n\nModerated by Lisa Wood\, Sophon Consulting\n\n\n\n\nWe look forward to welcoming your attendance and participation in what promises to be a dynamic discussion. \n\n\n\nPanelists\n\n\n\nKelvin Coleman\, Founder and Principal\,             Baines Advisory Group\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nKelvin Coleman is the former Associate Administrator for Commercial Space Transportation at the Federal Aviation Administration\, where he directed the agency’s regulatory and safety oversight of the U.S. commercial space transportation industry. Over a 29-year federal career\, he held senior leadership positions that shaped national policy\, licensing frameworks\, and operational practices during a period of unprecedented growth in commercial launch and reentry activities. \n\n\n\nMr. Coleman is now Founder and Principal of Baines Advisory Group\, a strategic advisory firm specializing in aerospace\, regulatory strategy\, business growth\, and investment due diligence. In this role\, he provides guidance to organizations at the intersection of commercial space transportation\, government policy\, and private sector innovation. \n\n\n\nHe holds an engineering degree and an MBA and continues to serve as a trusted advisor to industry\, government\, and investors on the future of commercial space. \n\n\n\nMike French\, Founder\, Space Policy Group\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nA space policy veteran with experience as NASA’s Chief of Staff\, at the White House\, and in industry\, Mike brings deep relationships across space agencies\, regulators\, Congress\, and the global space community. Mike has advised senior government leaders on space policy\, developed market forecasts and growth strategies for industry executives\, and analyzed major space investments for companies and funds. He is a recognized expert on space policy and space market developments\, serving as a regular media contributor\, Congressional witness\, and frequent public speaker on space topics. In addition to leading the Space Policy Group\, Mike also serves as a senior advisor on space issues to global consulting firm BCG. \n\n\n\nSean Mulligan\, COO & Deputy Executive Director\, Virginia Space Port Association\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nIsaiah Wonnenberg\, Vice President\, Regulatory Affairs Commercial Space Federation\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIsaiah Wonnenberg is the Vice President of Regulatory Affairs for the Commercial Space Federation (CSF). He supports CSF members in their shared mission of promoting the development of commercial human spaceflight and the commercial space industry\, pursuing ever-greater levels of safety\, and sharing best practices and expertise among the industry and policymakers.Prior to CSF\, Isaiah served as a Professional Staff Member for the U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce\, Science\, and Transportation\, where he was responsible for developing and managing legislation relating to aviation and space policy\, holding congressional hearings on issues of concern to the aviation and space sectors\, and performing oversight of relevant U.S. federal agencies. Isaiah contributed to the Senate passage of numerous bills enacted into law\, including the Federal Aviation Administration Reauthorization Act of 2018\, the Transportation Security Administration Modernization Act\, the National Transportation Safety Board Reauthorization Act\, and the National Quantum Initiative Act.Isaiah received a Master in Public Affairs from the Princeton School of Public and International Affairs and a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from the University of South Dakota. He was recognized as a member of USD’s “30 Under 30” class for 2023. \n\n\n\nModerator\n\n\n\nLisa Wood\, President\, Sophon Consulting\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nA dynamic aerospace executive with over 35 years of leadership experience advancing civil space programs across NASA\, industry\, and academia. Lisa is an expert in strategic program development\, Earth and space sciences\, advanced technologies\, and policy integration. She has a proven track record of leading large\, cross-functional teams\, influencing national science priorities\, and delivering impactful space missions. \n\n\n\nPassionate about advancing science and exploration through strategic partnerships\, innovation\, and public policy\, Lisa founded Sophon Consulting to bring her unique blend of scientific insight\, policy expertise\, and strategic leadership to help organizations navigate complex aerospace challenges\, accelerate innovation\, and build mission-driven collaborations across the civil\, commercial\, and academic space sectors. \n\n\n\nregistration closes on Friday\, June 26th at 3:00pm ET.\n\n\n\nRegistration Rates \n\n\n\nIndividual Seat$85.00Half Table (4 Seats)$320.00Full Table (8 Seats)$640.00\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThank You to Our Event Partner!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTICKET POLICY \n\n\n\nTickets are refundable up to 10 business days prior to the event date and are transferable at any time. Please contact info@wsbr.org with any changes to your registration.
URL:https://wsbr.org/event/when-launch-stops-is-the-space-economy-built-for-disruption/
LOCATION:Sheppard Mullin\, 2099 Pennsylvania Avenue NW\, Washington\, District of Columbia\, 20006\, United States
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