Glenn Space Technology Symposium

Igniting America’s Future Space Exploration

September 15-16, 2026
Cleveland State University, Cleveland Ohio

The Glenn Space Technology Symposium will return to Ohio September 15-16, 2026 in a new location: Cleveland State University!

Topics to be discussed include:

  • Exploration Architecture
  • Artemis program
  • Space Traffic Management
  • Space Nuclear Power
  • Navigation and Communications
  • and more!

The Program is now live! 

2026 GLENN PROGRAM

Sponsorships are available. Please send us an email or call +1 703.866.0021 for information.

Hotels:
There are numerous hotels in Cleveland. Three close to the venue at Cleveland State University are:

(AAS has not negotiated rates or blocks at any particular location nor are we making any specific recommendations.)

News and Updates:

  • July 2, 2026 – Student Poster Contest: Call for Abstracts for student design and research projects that show an explicit connection to aerospace systems. For full information on the student poster contest, and how to properly submit abstracts, read this document.
    Submit your abstract here by July 29, 2026. Deadline extended to Friday August 7, 11:00pm ET!
  • July 7, 2026 – Registration Now Open! Look below for rates and click through to register now!
  • August 19, 2026 – The program is now live! Click here to view.

Welcoming Back… 

Ohio Space Week!

AAS is proud to announce that the annual Glenn Space Technology Symposium is back as the kickoff event of Ohio Space Week! In collaboration with OrbitOhio, NASA Glenn Research Center, and others, Ohio Space Week will be a great collection of events, networking functions, tours, contests, and more! Taking place September 15-19, Ohio Space Week will include the AAS Glenn Space Technology Symposium, the Ohio Space Forum, and NASA Discovery Days at Great Lakes Science Center, in addition to a student poster contest, happy hours, and other events.

Find out more about Ohio Space Week:

Ohio Space Week Page

Space Happy Hour at Ohio Space Week

Tuesday, September 15th, 2026 @ Viking Public House, 2300 Euclid Ave, Cleveland, OH

Come network with the best and brightest from space industry as we celebrate Ohio Space Week! Hosted by the American Astronautical Society and Team NEO.

Glenn Space Technology Symposium Registration

IN-PERSON EVENT REGISTRATION

  • AAS Members – $750
  • Non-Members – $895
  • Government, Academia – $750
  • Students (with valid ID) – $125

Select this option if you are planning to attend in-person in Cleveland.

VIRTUAL EVENT REGISTRATION

  • AAS Members – $100
  • Non-Members – $150
  • Government, Academia – $100
  • Students (with valid ID) – $25

Select this option if you are planning to attend VIRTUALLY.

Members of the media that meet AAS Media Guidelines should contact AAS to register. Click to email or call 703.866.0020.

Sponsorships are available. Please send us an email or call +1 703.866.0021 for information.

Thank you to our Sponsors!

Gold Sponsor:

Silver Sponsor:

Aerospace

In Conjunction With

NASA Glenn Research Center

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