SpaceCom, in collaboration with NASA, is Orlando's commercial space business event: four days of Artemis, lunar, LEO and defence-space deal-making with 250+ exhibitors.
Dates
11–14 Jan 2027
City / country
Orlando, United States
Venue
Orange County Convention Center
Time
Expo: January 12 – 14, 2027 · SpaceCom conference: January 13 – 14, 2027 · Daily clock times are not published
Event overview
SpaceCom, in collaboration with NASA, is the business and partnership engine of Commercial Space Week, the January gathering in Orlando where civil space priorities meet commercial capability. Across four days, agency delegations, prime contractors, launch providers, satellite operators, investors and start-ups work through Artemis cadence, lunar infrastructure, nuclear power and propulsion, commercial low Earth orbit stations, robotics and space traffic management.
The Commercial Space Week Expo runs alongside, with exhibitors drawn from more than 80 countries showing hardware, software and services. Buyers come for programme meetings and procurement conversations rather than a consumer show, and passes also open Space Mobility and the GSA Spaceport Summit.
Expect executive keynotes, industry panels and structured networking.
TL;DR
Meet NASA, Space Force and allied agency programme staff alongside prime contractors and launch providers actively scouting suppliers. The co-located Expo, Space Mobility and Spaceport Summit make one trip cover civil, defence and commercial space.
Exhibitors get three days of Expo floor time with an audience organisers describe as procurement-led: visitors arrive to source, not browse. A Florida location next to NASA Kennedy and Cape Canaveral keeps travel short for US programme teams.
Attendees, exhibitors & solutions
Visitor profile
Typical attendee groups you can expect to meet.
Exhibitor profile
Main supplier and exhibitor segments present at the show.
Product categories
Key solution areas showcased across the event.
Location & Facilities
Orange County Convention Center, 9800 International Drive, Orlando, FL 32819, United States
Entrances & gates
West Concourse main entrance
Primary access from International Drive for registered attendees.
Paid parking garages and surface lots on the OCCC campus off International Drive; pre-book where the operator offers it.
Food options
Concourse cafes and concession stands
On-site diningParking: On-site parking decks at the West and North/South concourses; arrive early on conference mornings because the International Drive campus fills during large co-located events.
Gate: Enter through the concourse serving the Expo; badge scanning is at the hall entrance, and exhibitors use the move-in dock allocated in their manual.
Attend
Event days & opening times
SpaceCom pass (early bird)
SpaceCom sessions January 13-14 plus three-day Expo access.
SpaceCom pass (advance)
Advance rate from November 1, 2026.
SpaceCom pass (onsite)
Onsite rate.
Plus Pass (early bird)
SpaceCom, Space Mobility and Expo; advance $1,595, onsite $1,695.
Academia pass (early bird)
Advance $395, onsite $495.
Student pass
Flat rate during all registration periods.
Expo pass (early bird)
Free during early bird; $95 advance, $195 onsite.
Ticket info
Badge collection
Bring photo ID matching the registration name; badges are collected at the registration counter in the concourse and are scanned at session rooms.
Ticket notes
Early-bird pricing runs through October 31, 2026. Passes are transferable to a colleague without an administration fee. Government, military, press and student rates differ from industry rates.
Who runs the show
National Trade Productions
Organiser
What's on
Commercial Space Week Expo
Three-day exhibition floor, January 12-14, with pavilions for simulation, spaceports and international exhibitors.
Orange County Convention Center; Expo access is included in SpaceCom passes.
WebsiteSpace Mobility
One-day conference on January 12 covering military space operations and mobility.
Same venue; included in the Plus Pass, otherwise a separate pass.
WebsiteGSA Spaceport Summit
Global Spaceport Alliance summit on January 11 for spaceport operators and range authorities.
Same venue; separate registration required.
WebsiteNational Aeronautics and Space Administration(NASA)
Collaborating agency named in the event's own title · United States
How the last edition performed
Last edition
2026
Visitors: 4,000
Exhibitors: 150
Exhibitor countries: 30
Visitor countries: 30
This edition
2027
Visitors: 5,000
Exhibitors: 250
Next edition
Not announced yet
New this edition
Simulation Pavilion
A dedicated pavilion for modelling, digital engineering, visualisation and mission-planning providers.
SourceGSA Spaceport Pavilion
A spaceport-focused pavilion for operators, launch providers and infrastructure partners.
SourceInternational Pavilion
A platform for organisations entering the US market and building cross-border partnerships.
SourceImpact
SpaceCom matters less as a footfall event than as a procurement calendar marker: NASA, US Space Force and allied agencies use the week to brief industry on Artemis, lunar and LEO priorities, which sets supplier roadmaps for the following budget cycle.
Audience quality
The audience is skewed to programme offices, capture teams and engineering leads rather than general trade visitors. Organisers claim 79% of visitors hold sole or joint purchasing power and 95% attend to buy or source, which is plausible for a defence-adjacent space show but remains an organiser claim.
Exhibitor outcomes
For a supplier with a US government pipeline, a 9 sqm stand buys three days of drop-in programme meetings that would otherwise need separate trips to Houston, Los Angeles and Washington. Return depends on pre-booked meetings: the floor is small enough that unplanned footfall alone rarely justifies the cost.
Intelligence
Key market insights, trends, news and related events to help you understand the bigger picture.
Why it matters
Florida is the launch and processing end of the US space supply chain, with NASA Kennedy, Cape Canaveral and a dense contractor base within an hour of the venue. A buyer working Artemis, lunar surface systems or national-security space can meet agency programme offices and primes in Orlando in one week.
Key trends shaping this market and its wider industry.
From Artemis ambition to industrial cadence
Programme language has shifted from first landings to repeatable cadence: launch logistics, supply-chain readiness and lessons from Artemis II dominate supplier conversations.
What it changes: Suppliers who can show repeatable production and qualification, not one-off demonstrators, are the ones being added to programme teams.
Commercial LEO destinations replacing ISS-era assumptions
Commercial space stations, orbital manufacturing and space traffic management are being planned as the post-ISS operating environment.
What it changes: Operators and insurers need ground segment, servicing and traffic-coordination partners now, before station requirements harden.
Defence space money outrunning civil budgets
US defence space spending is growing faster than civil exploration budgets, pulling commercial suppliers into national-security architectures and dual-use product lines.
What it changes: A commercial supplier with a civil-only story has a smaller addressable market than one that can meet defence security and accreditation requirements.
SpaceCom anchors the January window; the rest of the year splits between Washington policy-and-market events, Colorado Springs military space and European air-and-space trade shows.
Satellite 2027
Washington, United States
Satellite operator and connectivity counterpart to SpaceCom; dates are the customary March window and should be confirmed.
websiteSpace Symposium 2027
Colorado Springs, United States
US military and civil leadership event; dates follow the customary April window.
websiteParis Air Show 2027
Le Bourget, France
Biennial aerospace salon that carries a growing space segment; 2027 is an edition year.
websiteJanuary
US civil and defence space procurement kick-off.
March-April
Washington commercial connectivity followed by Colorado Springs military space.
Dates for circuit events are set from the customary annual calendar and are marked for confirmation; only SpaceCom dates come from the organiser.
Plan your trip
Choose from the following airports, with convenient access to the event and venue.
Orlando International Airport
Main gateway; most international delegations arrive here.
about 10 miles
to venue
20-30 minutes
by car
Orlando Sanford International Airport
Smaller airport used by some European leisure carriers; limited business connections.
about 28 miles
to venue
40-50 minutes
by car
A range of accommodation options near the venue and across key areas.
USD 110–160 / night
Older properties within a 15-20 minute walk or short rideshare of the West Concourse.
USD 180–270 / night
Walkable to the venue and the usual show block territory; book by November for January dates.
USD 300–450 / night
Connected or adjacent to the convention center, useful for hosting meetings.
Get around the city with these convenient transport options.
Rideshare
20-30 minutes depending on traffic; pick-up on the terminal curb level.
I-Ride Trolley
Frequent along International Drive; slower than rideshare at peak times.
Lynx bus
Cheapest option; allow extra time and check the day pass.
Plan your trip
Check the latest visa requirements and entry guidelines before travelling.
| Type | Who needs it | Fee | Processing | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B-1 business visitor visa | Visitors from countries outside the Visa Waiver Program | $185.00 | Interview wait times vary by consulate; apply at least three months ahead | |
| ESTA under the Visa Waiver Program | Eligible nationals of VWP countries | $40.00 | Usually minutes to 72 hours |
Canadian citizens generally travel visa-free for business visits; check current rules before departure.
The US accepts ATA carnets for temporary admission of exhibition goods; confirm the carnet lists the venue city and show dates.
Official visa pageWeather
January is dry and mild: daytime highs around 21-23 C, nights near 10 C, low humidity and short rain spells. Bring a light jacket for air-conditioned halls.
Plan for the climate
Check temperatures and pack accordingly
Venue connectivity
MCO has direct flights from Europe and Latin America; the venue offers paid Wi-Fi and US mobile coverage is strong along International Drive. Buy an eSIM before arrival for cheaper data.
Ride-hailing
Taxis
Public transit
Car rentals
Useful information to help you have a smooth and respectful visit.
Tipping
Restaurant service is tipped 18-20%; bar staff expect $1-2 per drink. Taxis and rideshare tipping is customary but smaller.
Business dress
Business casual is the norm on the show floor; a jacket helps for agency meetings and evening receptions.
Practical guides
Everything needed to arrive prepared, navigate the event, and make the visit productive.
Destination: MCO
Book 8-12 weeks ahead; January is high season in Orlando because of the theme parks, so fares climb after November.
Most non-US visitors need either an ESTA under the Visa Waiver Program or a B-1 business visa; both are checked at check-in.
Estimated cost: USD 40 (ESTA) or USD 185 (B-1)
Processing: 72 hours for ESTA; weeks to months for a B-1 interview
Carry the organiser invitation and a hotel confirmation. Admission is decided at the border, not by the visa alone.
OfficialGet to the venue and around the city with these options.
Airport → venue: Rideshare USD 25-45 from MCO, 20-30 minutes; no dedicated show shuttle is advertised.
Hotel → venue: Most International Drive hotels are a 10-20 minute walk or a USD 2 trolley ride.
Ride-hail: Uber and Lyft operate at MCO and along International Drive; pick-up zones are signposted.
Public transit: Lynx routes 4 and 8 serve International Drive for USD 2 per ride.
Parking: Paid garages on the OCCC campus; expect USD 20-30 per day during large events.
Plan and pack for the event climate.
Month: January
Temperature: 10-23 C
Seasonality: Dry season with low humidity and occasional short showers.
Packing: Light layers, a jacket for session rooms, comfortable shoes for the hall and a battery pack for long days.
Plan your trip
Best day to visit: 2027-01-13
January 13 is the first full SpaceCom conference day and the Expo is already open, so you get keynotes, panels and floor time in one day. January 12 is Expo-only plus Space Mobility.
Book flights and an International Drive hotel inside the show block — January is peak Orlando season; refundable rates disappear first.
Confirm ESTA or B-1 visa status and passport validity — ESTA applications can take 72 hours to clear.
Download the programme and shortlist sessions and exhibitors — Pick two must-meet companies per day and request meetings in advance.
Register, print or save the badge QR and plan the airport transfer — Registration is online only; onsite rates are higher.
Check the floor plan, pack business cards and set a follow-up folder — Set up a note template so leads can be sent to CRM the same evening.
Registration and badge collection
West Concourse entranceKeynote session and agency outlook
SpaceCom main stagePre-booked supplier meetings on the Expo floor
Expo hallPanel track on lunar infrastructure
SpaceCom session roomsNetworking reception
Expo floor loungeKennedy Space Center Visitor Complex
Space Heritage
About 1 hour east of Orlando
See the Saturn V, Atlantis and the Artemis launch infrastructure that the conference agenda refers to.
Cape Canaveral and Cocoa Beach
Launch Coast
About 1 hour 10 minutes east
Combine a port visit with a beach stop; launch viewing depends on the schedule.
Commercial Space Week Welcome Reception
Official reception
Held on January 12 and included in most passes; arrive early for the agency tables.
International Drive restaurant strip
Informal dinners
Walkable from the venue hotels; book ahead for groups of six or more.
SpaceCom conversations move slowly because government buyers work through programme cycles. The follow-up that wins is the one that arrives while the budget line is still being drafted, so speed matters more than volume.
Budget
Shell scheme
USD 650–800 / m²
Raw space
USD 430–540 / m²
Standard booth
9 m²
The 2027 exhibitor manual and rate card were not published on the pages read; these bands are US space-show market estimates.
sourceAdjust the inputs below to create a directional event budget.
This is a directional estimate. Please verify live rates before booking.
Official cost items and estimated ranges for exhibitors.
booth
exhibitor · 9 sqm shell
USD 5850–7200 / per stand
booth
exhibitor · 36 sqm raw
USD 15480–19440 / per stand
pass
visitor · SpaceCom early bird
USD 1250 / per person
hotel
both · mid
USD 180–270 / per night
travel
both · Europe return
USD 700–1300 / per person
freight
exhibitor · small stand
USD 800–2500 / per shipment
| Item | For | Tier | Estimated range | Status | As of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| booth | exhibitor | 9 sqm shell | USD 5850–7200 / per stand | estimate | 2026-10-31 |
| booth | exhibitor | 36 sqm raw | USD 15480–19440 / per stand | estimate | 2026-10-31 |
| pass | visitor | SpaceCom early bird | USD 1250 / per person | sourced | 2026-10-31 |
| hotel | both | mid | USD 180–270 / per night | estimate | 2026-10-31 |
| travel | both | Europe return | USD 700–1300 / per person | estimate | 2026-10-31 |
| freight | exhibitor | small stand | USD 800–2500 / per shipment | estimate | 2026-10-31 |
Decision
Six questions on budget, targets and timing produce a visit, exhibit or skip recommendation.
QUESTION 1 OF 6
What is the main reason you would travel to Orlando?
Compare participation options side by side to choose the best fit for your objectives.
visit
You have a named target list and a travel budget under about USD 4,000 per person.
Best for
Suppliers and agencies with funded US space programmes who need meetings and programme intelligence
Min. budget
$2,500.00
Timeline
6-8 weeks to book travel and meetings
Risks
Late hotel booking inflates cost
Meetings fall through without pre-booking
exhibit
You can staff a stand for three days and have at least fifteen target meetings.
Best for
Companies launching into the US market or needing sustained stand meetings across three days
Min. budget
$9,000.00
Timeline
3-4 months for stand, freight and staff planning
Risks
Freight and build costs can double the space rate
Low unplanned footfall if meetings are not pre-booked
skip
The US is not a target market this year and no funded programme exists.
Best for
Teams without a US budget line or near-term procurement interest
Timeline
Reassess after the 2028 calendar is published
Risks
Missing relationship-building ahead of the next budget cycle
Book with
Orange County Convention Center
Host venue on International Drive with two concourses and direct access to the hotel strip.
Public venue body; not a named event sponsor.
Greater Orlando Aviation Authority (MCO)
Operator of Orlando International Airport, the main gateway for international delegations.
Public airport authority; no partnership with the show was confirmed.
Orlando Economic Partnership
Regional economic development body that promotes Orlando as a space and aerospace cluster.
Public economic development organisation; not a confirmed show partner.
Space Florida
State space economic development authority supporting launch, range and supplier infrastructure in Florida.
State agency; a supporting role at the show was not confirmed.
Recommended providers
Check B-1 and Visa Waiver Program eligibility before booking.
Official destination site for International Drive hotels; the show block opens with registration.
Compare MCO fares from your origin; January is high season.
Appointed show freight contractor
The contractor is named in the exhibitor manual; do not ship to the venue without a target date.
Travel and exhibitor liability cover; compare US medical limits.
Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex
Book tickets online; allow a full day for the Saturn V and Atlantis exhibits.
Registration vendor badge scanners
Confirm the scanner export format with the organiser before the show.
FAQs & glossary
Frequently asked
Glossary
Also known as
Alternate names and search phrases for this event.
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References
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SpaceCom / Commercial Space Week
Commercial Space Week
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