October 11th, 2024 - Pauley Ballroom

Event Overview

The Berkeley Space Symposium 2024, was the largest undergraduate aerospace event at UC Berkeley. The event was endorsed by UC Berkeley’s Department of Aerospace Engineering. Our career fair provided a unique opportunity for attendees to engage directly with representatives from prominent aerospace companies, research institutions, and startups.

Since 2022, this event has brought industry and academia together. We continued to build the Berkeley Aerospace Community through this symposium, and helped steer the aerospace industry toward a brighter and more innovative future.

Event Highlights

Speed Mentoring Session

Keynote Speech

Will Marshall, Co-Founder & CEO at Planet Labs

An inspiring keynote speech was made by Will Marshall, Co-Founder & CEO of Planet Labs, where he shared insights into the innovative technologies driving Planet’s mission to image the Earth every day. Marshall explored the impact of satellite imagery on global decision-making, sustainability efforts, and the future of space technology. Marshall is a visionary leader shaping the future of Earth observation.

The Future of Space Economy: Building the Infrastructure for a New Space Age

NASA Ames, Redwire Space, Berkeley Space Center, Space Sciences Lab

A dynamic panel featuring Al Tadros, CTO of Redwire Space, Jessica Marquez, Human Systems Engineer at NASA Ames, and Darek DeFreece, Founder of the Berkeley Space Center. They explored how cutting-edge innovations and collaborations are building the infrastructure for a thriving space economy, and how Berkeley students can be part of this exciting future. The discussion was moderated by Abhishek Tripathi, Director of Mission Operations at Space Sciences Laboratory.

New Technology In Space: Additive Manufacturing

Dr. Youping Gao, Chief Scientist & EVP of Technology at ADDMAN

An insightful session on New Technology in Space: Additive Manufacturing, featuring Dr. Youping Gao, Chief Scientist & EVP of Technology at ADDMAN. Dr. Gao discussed how additive manufacturing is revolutionizing space technology, enabling faster, more efficient production of spacecraft components and infrastructure. Students learned about the latest advancements in 3D printing technology and how it is transforming the future of space exploration and industry.

Project Showcase

Talented students presented their innovative projects in space technology, engineering, and research. Attendees witnessed cutting-edge ideas and solutions developed by the next generation of space leaders. They engaged with the creators, learned about their work, and gained insights into the future of space exploration.

Networking Session and Career Fair

Companies and organizations engaged with students directly through their dedicated booths. This presented students with a great opportunity to connect with industry professionals, explore potential career paths, and learn about cutting-edge developments in the space sector.