800 Congress serves as our Registration + Exhibition Hall.

Head here first to grab your lanyards, refreshments, and enjoy the exhibits before heading to Paramount Theater for a fun day of panels.

We encourage you to arrive early to avoid long lines before our first panel begins at 10:30 AM.

Bring your digital (or pinted) EventBrite ticket confirmation to pick up your badge or wristband.

Dress Code: Casual

10:00 AM // Theater doors open to VIPs

Opportunity for priority seating for Panelists, Nominees, Apogee and Orbital ticket holders. No seating assignments, aside from Panelists and Nominees.

10:15 AM // Theater doors open to General Audience

No seating assignments.

10:30 - 11:10 AM // Panel: DIY Rocket Fun

Moderator: Tim Dodd
Panelists: Panelists: Joe Barnard, Xyla Foxlin, Charlie Garcia, William Moore

11:15 - 11:55 AM // Panel: Exciting Trends in Aerospace

Moderator: Joe Scott
Panelists: Dr. Tom Markusic, Brian McManus, Marshall Smith, Tristan "Gepetto" Brandenberg

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM // Lunch Break + Book-Signings in the Exhibit Hall

1:00 PM // Theater doors open to VIPs

Opportunity for priority seating: Panelists, Nominees, Apogee and Orbital ticket holders. No seating assignments aside from Panelists and Nominees.

1:10 PM // Theater doors open to General Audience

No seating assignments.

1:15 - 1:55 PM // Panel 3: Authors of Aerospace

Moderator: Tim Dodd
Panelists: Christian Davenport, Lori Garver, Eric Berger, Amy Shira Teitel

2:00 - 2:40 PM // Panel: Working in Aerospace

Moderator: Ellie in Space
Panelists: Farah Zuberi, Mike Coryell, Jack Beyer, Nilufar Ramji

2:45 - 3:30 PM // Break // Exhibits + Book-Signings at in the Exhibit Hall

Enjoy concessions at Paramount Theater or exhibits and book-signing opportunities in our Exhibit Hall at 800 Congress Ave, Austin, TX 78701

3:30 - 4:10 PM // Panel: Wacky Space Concepts

Moderator: Jack Beyer
Panelists: Scott Manley, Amy Shira Teitel, Joe Barnard, Tim Dodd

4:15 - 4:55 PM // Panel: Artemis: Our Future on the Moon

Moderator: Tim Dodd
Panelists: Eric Berger, Lori Garver, Scott Manley, Nilufar Ramji

5:00 - 5:30 PM // Exhibit Hall Open

Visit the exhibits at 800 Congress Ave, Austin, TX 78701

Orbital + Apogee Ticket Holders get access to an ecxlusive meet-and-greet event, with an opportunity for a selfie opportunity with Tim Dodd and other VIPs! This is located on the second level of the Paramount Theater, inside the Houdini Lounge.

RSVP required at Registration.

Exclusive VIP event for Orbital + Apogee Ticket Holders

Dress Code: Casual

Cashless bar available

7:00 PM // Doors Open

7:15 - 7:45 PM // Scott Manley DJ Set

8:00 - 8:45 PM // Jason Achilles performance

9:00 - 10:00 PM // Everyday Astronaut full band performance

10:15 - 11:00 PM // Scott Manley DJ Set Part 2

11:30 PM // Doors close

800 Congress serves as our Registration + Exhibit Hall It is across the street and on the corner from the Paramount Theater, where the main event takes place.

We encourage you to arrive early to avoid long lines before our first panel begins at 10:00 AM.

Bring your digital (or pinted) EventBrite ticket confirmation to pick up your badge or wristband.

Enjoy some coffee and check out the exhibits!

Dress Code: Casual

10:00 AM // Theater doors open to VIPs

Opportunity for priority seating for Panelists, Nominees, Apogee and Orbital ticket holders. No seating assignments aside from Nominees and Panelists.

10:15 AM // Theater doors open to General Audience

No seating assignments.

10:30 - 11:30 AM // Fram2 film premiere/keynote + panel

10:30 - 11:00 AM: Film premiere and keynote by Fram2 astroaut Jannicke Mikkelsen
11:00 - 11:25 AM: Fram2 panel with Tim Dodd and Fram2 astronauts, Rabea Rogge and Jannicke Mikkelsen.

11:30 - 12:00 PM // Spaceflight Trivia

Moderator: Joe Barnard
Panelists: Jack Beyer, Scott Manley, Tim Dodd, Charlie Garcia

12:00 - 1:00 PM // Lunch break + Book-signings in the Exhibit Hall

Exhibits open and book-signings available in the Exhibit + Registration Hall at 800 Congress Ave, Austin, TX 78701

1:00 PM // Theater doors open to VIPs

Opportunity for priority seating for Panelists, Nominees, Apogee and Orbital ticket holders. No seating assignments aside from Nominees.

1:15 PM // Theater doors open to General Audience

No seating assignments.

1:30 PM - 3:15 PM // Astro Awards Ceremony

Host: Tim Dodd
We will celebrate the most important, innovative and inspiring spaceflight missions of 2025 and publicly honor the humans that made them happen!

General Admission ticket-holders are invited to enjoy exhibits in the Exhibit + Registration Hall

Orbital + Apogee Ticket Holders get access to an ecxlusive meet-and-greet event, with an opportunity for a selfie opportunity with Tim Dodd and other VIPs! This is located on the second level of the Paramount Theater, inside the Houdini Lounge. RSVP required at Registration.

Dress Code: Casual

Apogee Access ticket holders + Nominees + Panelists + Sponsors are invited to an intimate celebration dinner. Please see your dinner confirmation email for details. RSVP required.

7:00 PM // Doors open + Drinks and mingling/p>

7:30 PM - 9:30 PM // Family-Style Dinner Served

9:30 PM - 10:45 PM // Drinks + Socializing + Passed Appetizers

11:00 PM // Doors Close

Dress Code: Casual

Our Starbase Brewing sponsor invites our General Admission Audience to enjoy music, dinner specials, and socializing

The Stay Put: 73 Rainey St, Austin, TX 78701

7:00 - 10:00 PM // DJ + Drinks + Food Specials + Mingling