The SmallSat Symposium is a globally recognized annual event that fosters innovation and collaboration within the small satellite industry. It brings together top speakers, leading space companies, key decision-makers, and innovators to discuss the latest developments, challenges, and opportunities in the small satellite market. Hosted in Silicon Valley, the symposium provides a platform for learning, gaining market insights, and developing connections in the space sector. Key topics include small satellite technology, launch capabilities, space access solutions, and commercial-government partnerships.
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Technical Director Dr. Marco Brancati presented Leonardo’s strategy of integrating vertically across the Earth observation value chain at SmallSat Symposium.
Nathan De Ruiter of Novaspace moderated the Downlink to Value panel at the SmallSat Symposium on February 12, 2026.
Drew Svor is a Sheppard Mullin partner who outlined the FCC’s plan to replace Part 25 with Part 100 at the SmallSat Symposium.
Panelists at the SmallSat Symposium estimated that achieving CMMC Level 2 compliance requires an investment between $100,000 and $200,000 for early-stage companies.
SpaceX is the dominant launch provider in the SmallSat market at the 2026 SmallSat Symposium.
Kongsberg Satellite Services unveiled the Hyperion mission at the SmallSat Symposium in Silicon Valley on February 10, 2026.
Viasat Executive Chairman Mark Dankberg and former NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine will provide a keynote presentation at the 7th Annual SmallSat Symposium.