ISDC® 2025 – INTERNATIONAL SPACE DEVELOPMENT CONFERENCE
Add This Event to Your CalendarDate: Jun 19 - Jun 22, 2025
Location: Rosen Centre Hotel, 9840 International Drive Orlando, FL 32819
Orlando, Florida | 🏨 Rosen Centre Hotel
June 19–22, 2025 | 🌐 ISDC.nss.org
The Year’s Most Important Space Conference
The 43rd Annual International Space Development Conference® (ISDC®), hosted by the National Space Society, returns in 2025 with four exciting days of space innovation, visionary speakers, and dynamic programming. This premier event gathers space industry professionals, scientists, astronauts, students, and policy makers who share a common mission: making humanity a spacefaring civilization.
What to Expect
World-Class Speakers & Panels
Hear from the leading minds and pioneers of space exploration, including astronauts, engineers, entrepreneurs, and NASA leaders. Past speakers have included Buzz Aldrin, Elon Musk, Dr. Mae Jemison, Neil deGrasse Tyson, Jared Isaacman, and many others. Expect compelling keynotes, thought-provoking panels, and candid fireside chats that explore:
- Human spaceflight & commercial missions
- Lunar bases, Mars settlements & space habitats
- Space policy, legislation, and international collaboration
- Next-generation propulsion, robotics, and AI in space
- The role of the private sector in space development
Cutting-Edge Programming Tracks
ISDC® 2025 features diverse tracks tailored to different interests:
- Space Settlement & Exploration
- Commercial & Entrepreneurial Space
- STEM Education & NextGen Programming
- Human Health & Medicine in Space
- Space Art, Culture & Philosophy
- Space Law & Policy
Student & Youth Opportunities
NSS’s NextGen program empowers high school and university students with access to career resources, mentorship opportunities, and the chance to present their ideas and research in a global forum.
Networking Receptions & Expo Hall
Connect with aerospace leaders, space entrepreneurs, educators, media professionals, and advocates. The conference includes:
- Evening receptions and meetups
- A vibrant Expo Hall featuring aerospace companies, nonprofits, startups, and universities
- Book signings, film screenings, and interactive exhibits
Exclusive Space Coast Tours
Enhance your experience with special behind-the-scenes tours of the Kennedy Space Center and Cape Canaveral:
- June 17 & 18 (Pre-Conference)
- June 23 (Post-Conference)These tours offer a rare opportunity to explore launch facilities, historic pads, and new commercial space operations.
Conference Venue & Accommodations
Rosen Centre Hotel – 9840 International Drive, Orlando, FL
- Discounted conference rate with overflow hotel: Rosen Inn at Pointe Orlando
- Book early to secure your stay (deadlines apply)
🎟️ Registration & Contact
- 🌐 Visit https://isdc.nss.org for registration packages, student rates, and sponsor information
- 📧 Contact: Aggie Kobrin – aggie@isdc.nss.org
- 📞 (949) 836-8464
👨🚀 Be Part of the Movement
Join over 1,000 attendees from around the world at ISDC® 2025. Celebrate achievements in space, engage with the visionaries shaping tomorrow, and become part of the NSS mission to create a thriving, spacefaring civilization.
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