# UND Space Operations Summit

- Dates: 4 November 2026
- Location: University of North Dakota, Grand Forks, United States
- Address: 2901 University Drive Grand Forks, ND
- Organiser: University of North Dakota
- Industry: Aerospace & Defense

## About

The Space Operations Summit (SoS) brings together space professionals, policy makers, researchers, educators, and students to discuss current developments and challenges in space operations.

## Who attends

The Space Operations Summit (SoS) aims to bring together government, defense, and industry space professionals, policy makers, researchers, educators, and students to share and discover what’s happening across this domain.

_As described by the organiser._

## Official links

- [Official website](https://2026spaceoperationssummit.vfairs.com/)
- [Registration](https://2026spaceoperationssummit.vfairs.com/en/registration)

## Topics

- Security & Defense
- Science & Research

## Speakers

- Andrew Armacost, President, UND
- Kevin Cramer, U.S. Senator for ND
- Branelle Rodriguez, NASA Artemis II Vehicle Manager
- Rex Walheim, former NASA Astronaut and Blue Origin’s Crew Integration Advisor

## Ticket pricing

USD 349

## Where to stay

- **Budget Inn Express of Grand Forks North Dakota**: 940 m from the venue, 3400 Gateway Drive, Grand Forks, 58203
  - [Hotel website](http://www.budgetinngrandforksnd.com)
- **Campus Place V**: serviced apartment, 1.3 km from the venue, 411 N 42nd St
  - [Hotel website](https://www.dakotacommercial.com/apts/building/5)
  - Phone: +1 701 580 4941
- **America's Best Value Inn**: motel, 1.3 km from the venue
- **Econo Lodge**: motel, 1.3 km from the venue, 900 North 43rd Street, Grand Forks, 58203
  - [Hotel website](https://www.choicehotels.com/north-dakota/grand-forks/sleep-inn-hotels)
  - Phone: +1 701-746-6666
- **Ramada Grand Forks**: 1.6 km from the venue, 1205 North 43rd Street, Grand Forks, 58203
  - [Hotel website](https://www.wyndhamhotels.com/ramada/grand-forks-north-dakota/ramada-grand-forks/overview)
  - Phone: +1 701-203-1714
- **Hilton Garden Inn**: 1.6 km from the venue, 4301 James Ray Drive, Grand Forks, 58203
  - [Hotel website](https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/gfkghgi-hilton-garden-inn-grand-forks-und/)
  - Phone: +1 701-775-6000
- **Baymont Grand Forks**: 1.9 km from the venue, 951 South 42nd Street, Grand Forks, 58201
  - [Hotel website](https://www.wyndhamhotels.com/baymont/grand-forks-north-dakota/baymont-inn-and-suites-grand-forks/overview)
  - Phone: +1 701-757-2345
- **Comfort Inn & Suites**: 1.9 km from the venue

## What people are saying

Official hashtag: #spaceoperationssummit

- [Broad Perspectives on National Security with Benjamin Davies](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vAekpwsQAX8)
  - Join us for our speaker series focusing on key topics of national security.In connection with the UND Space Operations Summit, and as part of the University'...
- [Summit Playback](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VCLlHu-cqu4)

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Source: https://www.luminik.io/events/und-space-operations-summit/