Space Tech Challenge Awards 2027 Nominations Open
Aviation Week's Space Tech Challenge Awards 2026 winners.
Nominations are now open for Aviation Week's 2027 Space Tech Challenge Awards. These awards spotlight deployment-ready solutions addressing NASA-validated capability gaps and provide unparalleled opportunities to connect with decision-makers actively sourcing innovation.
Winners gain visibility through Aviation Week's authoritative platforms, engage directly with government agencies and prime contractors, and join an exclusive network designed to accelerate partnerships, pilots, and contracts—including access to executive Roundtables, the STAR Pavilion showcasing breakthrough technologies, and targeted sponsorship amplifying their brand.
- Submit your application: https://fs2.formsite.com/AW-Events/qwlasfadev/index
Key Dates
- Nominations open: September 15, 2026
- Nominations close: December 31, 2026
- Finalists announced: February 2027
- Winners announced: June 30, 2027, at Space Tech Expo in Anaheim, California
Event Schedule
- June 29: Aviation Week Space Tech Roundtable
- June 30: Space Tech Challenge Awards Ceremony
- June 29 – July 1: STAR Pavilion at Space Tech Expo
Registration for Space Tech Expo (June 30 – July 1) is required for access to the Awards and STAR Pavilion.
Why Enter the Space Tech Challenge Awards?
The Space Tech Challenge celebrates pioneers driving innovation in space exploration. By recognizing cutting-edge technologies, groundbreaking missions, and transformative ideas, these awards honor the individuals and organizations shaping the industry's future.
This platform fosters collaboration, inspires progress, and reflects the explosive growth of commercial space exploration—from satellite constellations to lunar missions. Private companies are leading the charge, and the Space Tech Challenge provides a stage to celebrate their achievements.
5 Reasons To Enter
- Gain global recognition with a spotlight in Aviation Week & Space Technology
- Connect with industry leaders and potential collaborators at Space Tech Expo
- Showcase deployment-ready solutions addressing critical capability gaps
- Accelerate partnerships through exclusive networking with government and prime contractors
- Inspire the next generation of space innovators
Ready to lead? Submit your application today:
https://spacetechchallenge.aviationweek.com
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