Small Satellite Conference
August 23–26, 2026
Held in Salt Lake City, Utah, the annual Small Satellite Conference gathers Government, industry, and academia to review recent successes, explore new directions, and introduce emerging technologies in small spacecraft development.
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PI Mission Forum
A Conversation with Experienced Mission Leaders
August 25, 2026
Are you a Principal Investigator (PI), Project Manager (PM), or Systems Engineer (SE) attending the Small Satellite Conference? Join experienced mission leaders to discuss mission formulation and how to overcome science, technology, and programmatic challenges.
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SDL Technical Workshop
August 27–28, 2026
To foster continuity and advancement across the small satellite community, SDL hosts a workshop following the annual Small Satellite Conference. The workshop will explore how small satellite technologies can support future space architectures and provide results and lessons learned from recent missions and technology demonstrations.
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SDL-USU Technical Interchange
November 12, 2026 & January 21, 2027
Utah State University faculty, we want to connect with you! Mark your calendars and RSVP for the SDL-USU Technical Interchange events. Held at SDL, these expo-style events provide the opportunity to network with SDL leadership, program managers, and staff to exchange research and expertise.
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Rendezvous & Proximity Operations Workshop
March 9–11, 2027
The RPO Workshop aims to unite US Government, commercial, and academic entities interested in discussing RPO best practices, identifying technology gaps, and pioneering new solutions. Together, we can share knowledge, experience, and expertise about flight and developmental programs, associated technologies, and challenges to inform future missions.
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CALCON Technical Meeting
June 7–10, 2027
CALCON is designed for scientists, engineers, managers, and mission leads to discuss calibration issues pertinent to defense, research, and the environment. Topics cover calibration, characterization, and remote sensing applied within UV, VIS, IR, microwave, and SAR spectral ranges. You don’t have to be a calibration engineer to attend. Join us to learn how calibration enhances the probability of mission success and network with experts in the industry.
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