Signature Series

Space Threats and Acquisition Forum 2026

June 10-11, 2026

Lockheed Martin, Herndon, VA
TS/SI-TK//NOFORN

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The Space Threats and Acquisition Forum (TS/SI-TK//NOFORN), an element of the esteemed NSSA Signature Series, is the premier classified event dedicated to strengthening collaboration between the U.S. Government and the private sector. This exclusive Forum provides a vital platform for in-depth discussions on evolving foreign space and counterspace threats as well as the Government's plans for acquiring new national security space systems.

Featuring an unparalleled lineup of Intelligence Community officials and Defense acquisition experts, this annual event offers key insights into the rapidly advancing threats targeting U.S. space assets as well as a deeper appreciation of the U.S. Space Force's and National Reconnaissance Office's plans for modernizing key systems and architectures. Such information can help U.S. industry partners to better anticipate U.S. Government needs and inform corporate investment strategies, teaming arrangements, and more.

Don’t miss this opportunity to engage with key decision-makers and stay ahead of the challenges shaping the future of national security space plans and operations.

Dates: June 10-11, 2026

Location: Lockheed Martin | 13560 Dulles Technology Dr, Herndon, VA 20171

Registration: Members - $899 | Non-Members - $999 | Government - Complimentary

Attendees are invited to join us for a networking reception immediately following the June 10 programming at Wellington’s Lounge, located within the Westfields Marriott Washington Dulles!

Featured Speakers

Brig Gen Nikki Frankino

Legislative Liaison, USSF

Confirmed

Brig Gen Nathan Rusin

Director of Intelligence (J2), USSPACECOM

Confirmed

Col Ryan Frazier

Acting PAE for Space-Based Sensing & Targeting, SSC

Confirmed

Col Brendan Hochstein

Commander, System Delta 89, Space Combat Power, SSC

Confirmed

Col Bryon McClain

PEO for Space Combat Power, SSC

Confirmed

Col Ryan Rose

Systems Program Director, Evolved Strategic SATCOM, USSF

Confirmed

Chris Cannon

Director, Geospatial Intelligence Systems Integration and Architecture, NRO

Confirmed

Kevin Coggins

Deputy Associate Administrator, Space Communications and Navigation Program, NASA

Confirmed

Jimmy Comfort

Director, Survivability Assurance Office, NRO

Confirmed

Dr. Kelly D. Hammett

Director and PEO, Space Rapid Capabilities Office, USSF

Confirmed

Theresa Mankowski

Deputy National Intelligence Officer for Space, National Intelligence Council

Confirmed

Dr. Gurpartap "GP" Sandhoo

Director, Space Development Agency and Space Force Portfolio Acquisition Executive for Missile Warning and Tracking

Confirmed

Stanley Stafira Jr.

Chief Architect, GDA

Confirmed

Michael Usowski

Defense Intelligence Officer for Space and Counterspace, DIA

Confirmed

Moderators

HON Kari Bingen

Director, Aerospace Security Project & Senior Fellow, Defense and Security Department, CSIS

Confirmed

Gregg Burgess

President and General Manager, Arcfield's Orion Space Solutions

Confirmed

Brig Gen Cary Chun (Ret)

VP, Business Growth, Turion

Confirmed

Charles "Chuck" Cynamon

President, Telesat Government Solutions

Confirmed

Erik Daehler

SVP Defense, Satellites, Spacecraft Systems, Sierra Space

Confirmed

Jeff Hanke

President, Space Systems, Space and Airborne Systems, L3Harris

Confirmed

Scott Jacobs

VP, Government Programs, Astranis

Confirmed

Kevin Kelly

Chairman and CEO, Arcfield

Confirmed

Chris Long

General Manager, VP of Space Systems, Space, Cyber and Intelligence Systems, General Dynamics Mission Systems

Confirmed

Tom Martin

Senior Director, National Security Programs, Blue Origin

Confirmed

Joe Mazur

VP, Space Account, Nightwing

Confirmed

Lt Gen Henry "Trey" Obering, USAF (Ret)

Senior Executive Adviser, Booz Allen

Confirmed

Dr. Andrew Palowitch

CEO, Octagon II, Inc.

Confirmed

John Paul "JP" Parker

Founder and CEO, Escape Velocity

Confirmed

Joe Rickers

VP, Transport, Tracking & Warning, National Security Space, Lockheed Martin

Confirmed

Mitch Rios

Strategic Account Manager, Strategy and Advanced Programs, Space Systems Sector, L3Harris Technologies Space & Mission Systems (SMS)

Confirmed

Chris Williams

Chair, NSSA's Moorman Center for Space Studies

Confirmed

Agenda

Wednesday, June 10

7:00am-8:00am

Check-In/Breakfast

8:00am-8:30am

Welcome Remarks

Steve Jacques, President, NSSA
Kevin Kelly, Chairman and CEO, Arcfield
Joe Rickers, VP, Transport, Tracking & Warning, National Security Space, Lockheed Martin
Mitch Rios, Strategic Account Manager, Strategy and Advanced Programs, Space Systems Sector, L3Harris Technologies Space & Mission Systems (SMS)

8:30am-9:15am

Featured Speaker

Michael Usowski, Defense Intelligence Officer for Space and Counterspace, DIA
Moderator: Chris Williams, Chair, NSSA's Moorman Center for Space Studies

9:15am-10:00am

Featured Speaker

Brig Gen Nathan Rusin, Director of Intelligence (J2), USSPACECOM
Moderator: HON Kari Bingen, Director, Aerospace Security Project & Senior Fellow, Defense and Security Department, CSIS

10:00am-10:30am

AM Networking Break

10:30am-11:15am

Featured Speaker

Chris Cannon, Director, Geospatial Intelligence Systems Integration and Architecture, NRO
Moderator: Jeff Hanke, President, Space Systems, Space and Airborne Systems, L3Harris

11:15am-12:00pm

Featured Speaker

Jimmy Comfort, Director, Survivability Assurance Office, NRO
Moderator: John Paul "JP" Parker, Founder and CEO, Escape Velocity

12:00pm-1:10pm

Lunch

1:10pm-1:15pm

Afternoon Welcome Remarks

1:15pm-2:00pm

Featured Speaker

Theresa Mankowski, Deputy National Intelligence Officer for Space, National Intelligence Council
Moderator: Dr. Andrew Palowitch, CEO, Octagon II, Inc.

2:00pm-2:45pm

Featured Speaker

Stanley Stafira Jr., Chief Architect, GDA
Moderator: Lt Gen Henry "Trey" Obering, USAF (Ret), Senior Executive Adviser, Booz Allen

2:45pm-3:15pm

PM Networking Break

3:15pm-4:00pm

Featured Speaker

Kevin Coggins, Deputy Associate Administrator, Space Communications and Navigation Program, NASA
Moderator: Erik Daehler, SVP Defense, Satellites, Spacecraft Systems, Sierra Space

4:00pm-4:15pm

Closing Remarks

4:15pm-6:30pm

Reception for all attendees at Wellington’s Lounge, located within the Westfields Marriott Washington Dulles

Thursday, June 11

9:00am-9:15am

Welcome Remarks

Brig Gen Cary Chun (Ret), VP, Business Growth, Turion
Steve Jacques, President, NSSA

9:15am-10:00am

Featured Speaker

Col Bryon McClain, PEO for Space Combat Power, SSC
Moderator: Tom Martin, Senior Director, National Security Programs, Blue Origin

10:00am-10:30am

Networking Break

10:30am-11:15am

Featured Speaker

Col Ryan Rose, Systems Program Director, Evolved Strategic SATCOM, USSF
Moderator: Charles "Chuck" Cynamon, President, Telesat Government Solutions

11;15am-12:00pm

Featured Speaker

Dr. Kelly D. Hammett, Director and PEO, Space Rapid Capabilities Office, USSF
Moderator: Chris Long, General Manager, VP of Space Systems, Space, Cyber and Intelligence Systems, General Dynamics Mission Systems

12:00pm-1:10pm

Lunch

1:10pm-1:15pm

Afternoon Welcome Remarks

1:15pm-2:00pm

Featured Speaker

Dr. Gurpartap "GP" Sandhoo, Director, Space Development Agency and Space Force Portfolio Acquisition Executive for Missile Warning and Tracking
Moderator: Joe Rickers, VP, Transport, Tracking & Warning, National Security Space, Lockheed Martin

2:00pm-2:45pm

Featured Speaker

Col Ryan Frazier, Acting PAE for Space-Based Sensing & Targeting, SSC
Moderator: Gregg Burgess, President and General Manager, Arcfield's Orion Space Solutions

2:45pm-3:15pm

Networking Break

3:15pm-4:00pm

Featured Speaker