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SpaceCom Launches “Second Stage” Initiative
New Platform to Identify, Amplify, and Accelerate Emerging Sectors within the Commercial Space Industry
Alexandria, VA — SpaceCom, the global commercial space conference and exposition, is proud to announce the launch of its newest initiative: SpaceCom Second Stage—a strategic platform designed to identify, amplify, and accelerate emerging sectors within the commercial space industry.
The initiative kicks off with its inaugural publication: SpaceCom Second Stage Sector Spotlight on Space Manufacturing, a deep look into the technologies, infrastructure, and innovations powering the industrial backbone of space. From digital twins and additive manufacturing to advanced robotics and clean factory design, this feature highlights how our reach for space impacts manufacturing on Earth.
“Just as the second stage of a rocket propels it beyond Earth’s gravity, SpaceCom Second Stage is about advancing sectors that are poised for rapid acceleration,” said Ryan Brown, executive director of SpaceCom. “We’re proud to begin this journey with a focus on space manufacturing—a field that underpins everything from launch systems to lunar operations.”
SpaceCom Second Stage delivers multi-platform engagement through curated content, webinars, exclusive events, and Sector Spotlight magazines. The Space Manufacturing Sector Spotlight captures timely insights across innovation and technology, policy, sustainability, global manufacturing hubs, and Earth-based benefits—positioning this sector as a cornerstone of the growing space economy.
Highlights from the inaugural edition include:
- Advanced factory systems powering the next generation of spaceflight
- Policy frameworks and ethical supply chains enabling sustainable growth
- A look at top international manufacturing hubs supporting the space industry
- Technologies born from space that are improving life on Earth
SpaceCom Second Stage will continue to explore additional high-growth domains through future editions focused on Space Mining, AI in Space, and Mars Development; connecting readers to the people and solutions redefining what’s possible in space.
To discover the full SpaceCom Second Stage Sector Spotlight on Space Manufacturing and explore upcoming content, visit https://spacecomsecondstage.com/.
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SpaceCom Second Stage accelerates high-growth sectors in the commercial space industry through curated content, exclusive events, and strategic connections.
From Sector Spotlights and digital publications to webinars and in-person events, SpaceCom Second Stage delivers real-world insights into breakthrough technologies and the people driving innovation.
As the space economy evolves, SpaceCom Second Stage expands with new events, partnerships, and platforms that shape what’s next.