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NewSpace 2012: New Profits, New Products, NewSpace July 2012, Hyatt Regency, Santa Clara, CA The Space Frontier Foundation’s annual conference is the most important commercial space conference in the nation. This is the fourth year the conference has been in Silicon Valley and we are pleased to continue holding the world’s most stimulating commercial space conference here. The NewSpace market is undergoing rapid expansion, similar to the Internet explosion of the 1990’s, due to efficient business practices, a wide spectrum of technology, and almost prescient investors. Thursday, July 26, 2012 – Developing Products and Demands Thursday is packed with an exciting line up of speakers and panelists. We will examine different models of partnerships that lead to new services and products in the “Nurturing New Ideas” panel. We also highlight the space activities that are being pursued right now in the “Not Your Traditional Commercial Crew and Cargo” panel, as well as the efforts by individuals and private citizens to make space relevant to everyone in the “Democratizing Space” panel. We also bring back the NASA Center Director panel by popular demand, and don’t miss the SpaceX sponsored STEM panel featuring Bill Nye. Friday, July 27, 2012 – Supply Lines to Space Profits On Friday we will start of with exploring where opportunities abound for new space space business oppor- tunities. We kick-off with a panel on “Space Investment: Building a Viable Industry” where we will discuss the challenges and rewards of starting a new space business. The “NewSpace Business Plan Competition” will build on this theme and the 10 finalists will present their business plans to a panel of experienced judges and hope they walk away with the $100,000 first prize. For lunch we will be joined by Eric Anderson discussing his latest venture planetary Resources and its quest to mine asteroids. We will close with the “Space Alternative Architectures” panel focusing on near term opportunities to combine systems currently under development in new and innovative ways to speed space development and commerce. Saturday, July 28, 2012 – Settling Into Space On Saturday, we look to the near future and the next generation of technologies and trends that will influence commercial space and the expansion of humankind’s presence in the Solar System. Rick Tumlinson will kick us off before looking at the next steps of human settlement with ”The Earthlight Institute Presents: Mars Colony 2030”. Next we look at the future that is already unfolding with ”The Endgame of the Google Lunar X Prize” which will explore what happens after someone wins the Prize? Join us for lunch with Ed Lu, a former U.S. astronaut and Chairman and CEO of the B612 Foundation. NASA’s Chief Technologist opens the afternoon, followed by more discussion on technology with ”Approaching the Tipping Point”. George Whitesides, President and CEO of Virgin Galactic, will deliver our closing keynote. We finish the day with the star-studded Opening the Space Frontier (On a Budget) panel, looking at what we can do with current technology. Contents Letter from the Foundation 2 Schedule Overview 3 Detailed Schedule 5 Sponsors and Partners 15 Exhibitors 20 Speaker Biographical Information 25 Conference Team 43 Local Area Maps 44 Notes 45 1 NewSpace 2012: New Profits, New Products, NewSpace July 2012, Hyatt Regency, Santa Clara, CA Letter from the Foundation NewSpace 2012 Attendees, When we were younger, we wanted to become astronauts and explore space for the sake of exploring, but as we have gotten older, we have realized that this desire is about more than just exploration; this is a necessity to sustain our race. We need to move with a sense of urgency and make space access and exploration a priority among our peers and our nation. Now is the time to celebrate the achievements of those who have taken this challenge and also encourage others to get in the race. This is also a time to change the old bureaucratic mindset of space exploration and bring the civil and commercial efforts together to further our cause. We are living in an exciting time in the history of space access and exploration. These next few months and years will have a significant impact on our future efforts. NewSpace 2012 is our opportunity to come together with like minded people, share ideas, and make our dreams a reality. Together students, government employees, NewSpace start-up companies, leaders in the field, and those who have a passion for space can truly make an impact. NewSpace is a time to grow the industry by starting businesses, making deals and creating jobs. Take advantage of all the resources and opportunities provided at NewS- pace 2012. Rarely do you get to be in a room full of people wanting the same goal, coming from diverse backgrounds with the abilities and assets to make it happen. Immerse yourself in the discussions about our future, such as the STEM education panel, which will give conversations on how to build up our youth to take our place. Don’t miss the opportunity to get a chance to learn the latest in commercial-civil partnerships with the NASA Center Directors panel. Learn how to begin a business with innovative ideas at the Business Plan Competition, which year after year has brought new companies to further our cause. Then celebrate and share with us the recent successes we have had with the NewSpace Gala awards. Brace yourself for the opportunities and challenges ahead and welcome to NewSpace. To the stars and beyond, Sara Meschberger NewSpace Conference Assistant Chair 2 Schedule Overview Schedule Overview Thursday, July 26, 2012 – Developing Products and Demands 08:15am – 09:00am Strengthening Partnerships 09:00am – 10:15am Nurturing New Ideas 10:15am – 10:45am Networking Break 10:45am – 12:00pm Not Your Traditional Commercial Crew and Cargo Panel 12:00pm – 12:10pm FAA Commercial Space Transportation Press Event 12:10pm – 01:30pm Lunch: Enabling Sustainable Human Space Access 01:30pm – 02:45pm NASA Leadership Roundtable 02:45pm – 03:15pm A Window Into The Future 03:15pm – 03:45pm Networking Break 03:45pm – 05:00pm Democratizing Space 05:00pm – 05:30pm Finding the Balance 05:30pm – 06:30pm STEM: Developing an American Workforce (Sponsored by SpaceX) 06:30pm – 07:00pm Future of Commercial Space 07:00pm – 09:00pm ”Welcome to NewSpace” Reception 07:00pm – 08:30pm SpaceX Info Session Friday, July 27, 2012 – Supply Lines to Space Profits 08:00am – 09:00am Space Investment: Creating a Viable Industry 09:00am – 10:30am Business Plan Competition 10:30am – 11:00am Networking Break 11:00am – 12:15pm Business Plan Competition 12:15pm – 01:45pm Lunch: New Sources of Supplies: Opening the High Frontier 01:45pm – 02:15pm Affordable Space Programs: Applying the Commercial Model (Sponsored by Space Systems / Loral) 02:15pm – 03:00pm Opportunities in Military Space 03:00pm – 03:30pm Liberty Commercial Space Services (Sponsored by Liberty) 03:30pm – 04:00pm Networking Break 04:00pm – 05:15pm Space Alternative Architectures 05:15pm – 05:45pm Sex, Drugs, and NewSpace 06:30pm – 08:00pm Loral Info Session 08:00pm – 10:00pm NewSpace Tweetup Saturday, July 28, 2012 – Settling Into Space 08:15am – 09:00am Back to THE Future – Making the Vision a Priority 09:00am – 10:15am The EarthLight Institute Presents: Mars Colony 2030 10:15am – 10:45am Networking Break 10:45am – 12:00pm The Endgame of the Google Lunar X-PRIZE 12:00pm – 01:30pm Lunch: Rock On! 01:30pm – 02:00pm NASA’s Technology Roadmap 02:00pm – 03:15pm Approaching the Tipping Point 03:15pm – 03:45pm Networking Break 03:45pm – 04:15pm Space is Virgin Territory 04:15pm – 05:30pm Opening the Space Frontier - On a Budget 06:30pm – 07:30pm Banquet Reception 07:30pm – 10:00pm NewSpace 2012 Awards Gala 3 NewSpace 2012: New Profits, New Products, NewSpace July 2012, Hyatt Regency, Santa Clara, CA The NewSpace 2012 Awards Gala is an event not to be missed. The fabulous gala event serves to honor recipients of several top awards for the innovators and achievements in our field. The event will be held at the Hyatt Regency Santa Clara on July 28th, 2012. The evening will begin with drinks and entertainment from the Magnolia Jazz Band starting at 6:30pm followed by a delicious 3-course meal and the pinnacle awards ceremony. As this is a formal event, evening wear is recommended. Come and enjoy the evening with the most influential individuals in the industry. Get your ticket now! Let your followers keep up with this conference. Use #NewSpaceCon! 4 Detailed Schedule: Thursday, July 26, 2012 Detailed Schedule Unless otherwise noted, all sessions will be held in the Santa Clara Ballroom, with meals being held in the Magnolia room. Exhibits and Networking will be held in the Mezzanine and Cypress rooms. Thursday, July 26, 2012 08:15am – 09:00am Strengthening Partnerships As the NASA Chief of Staff, David Radzanowski is politically saavy and understands the dynamics of the organization and how to get things done. In his opening keynote address, he will share his thoughts on the current role and value of commercial space companies to the mission of NASA and on how to evolve this relationship in furthering the goals of each partner. David Radzanowski –ChiefofStaff,NASA 09:00am – 10:15am Nurturing New Ideas Starting a business is difficult, especially in a small and specialized market like the space industry. There are many ways to receive help through partnerships with space business incu- bators, NASA research parks, and universities. Can we better innovate through collaboration? We will survey the support organizations that assist new companies and discuss the value propositions of each type of working relationship.