Ohio Space Week
Ohio has been at the forefront of aerospace innovation for generations, from the Wright brothers’ first flight to pioneering advancements in space exploration. Ohio Space Week celebrates the state’s deep-rooted contributions to the aeronautics and space industries, highlighting the people, institutions, and businesses that continue to shape the future of flight and exploration. Throughout the week, events will showcase how space technology impacts everything from national security to transportation and scientific discovery. Students, professionals, and space enthusiasts can engage in hands-on activities, panel discussions, and networking opportunities. Join us to celebrate Ohio’s aerospace legacy, past, present, and future!
Discovery Days
September 12-13, 2025
Cleveland is home to NASA’s Glenn Research Center, the only NASA center in the Midwest and a vital contributor to nearly every NASA mission. Join us for an immersive experience as NASA Glenn works to transform aviation, revolutionize space exploration, and inspire new discoveries for the benefit of all. Learn first-hand about NASA’s major missions and cutting-edge technology during NASA Discovery Days. Designed to bring NASA and NASA Glenn outside the gate, attendees can expect virtual and augmented simulations to take a supersonic flight and venture into outer space. They will be able to meet real NASA stars, engineers, scientists, and special guests, who make the seemingly impossible, possible!
AAS Glenn Space Technology Symposium
September 8-10, 2025
The American Astronautical Society’s Glenn Space Technology Symposium is a conference of top industry leaders, professionals, and students featuring timely conversations focusing on the technological developments that propel us into the future of space exploration. Enjoy and engage in discussions on a variety of topics including propulsion, power, technological innovation, workforce development, and more. Keynote speakers will expand on the current state and future of the aerospace industry, and valuable networking opportunities are built in throughout the event. Join your fellow astronautic and aeronautic colleagues and connect with the people advancing the industry.
Photo credit: American Astronautical Society
AAS Glenn Space Technology Symposium attendees enjoy a timely and relevant panel discussion.
Ohio Space Forum:
September 11, 2025
During the Sixth Annual Ohio Space Forum, held at NASA’s Glenn Research Center in Northeast Ohio, leaders in aerospace, government, academia, and research will gather to explore how Ohio is leading the way by enabling life and operations in space. This year’s forum will spotlight cutting-edge research and development happening across Ohio; advancements in nuclear electric and nuclear thermal propulsion; key challenges and initiatives from the U.S. Space Force; workforce needs across the space industry; and the application of advanced materials in space environments.