Keystone Space Collaborative

We have more speakers and even more opportunities to connect at the 2026 Keystone Space Conference! Get to know our speakers and see how their expertise will contribute to conversations shaping the future of the region’s space economy. 🚀

See the full agenda and start planning your day: https://keystonespace.org/2026-conference/

🚀 Welcoming Blue Origin to the Keystone Space Collaborative! 👏

We’re excited to welcome Blue Origin as a new member of the Keystone Space Collaborative.

Blue Origin’s addition strengthens our growing network of space companies, innovators, researchers, and organizations working to advance Pennsylvania’s role in the global space economy.

Together, we look forward to creating new opportunities for collaboration, innovation, and growth across the Commonwealth’s space ecosystem.

Welcome to the Keystone Space Collaborative, Blue Origin! We’re glad to have you with us. 🙌 🎉

🙌 🎉 Welcome Whitmer Industries to the Keystone Space Collaborative!

🚀 We’re excited to welcome Whitmer Industries to the Keystone Space Collaborative and add another talented Pennsylvania manufacturer to our growing space ecosystem.

⚙️ Based in the Pittsburgh region, Whitmer Industries is a veteran-owned, AS9100D and ISO 9001:2015-certified precision manufacturer specializing in CNC machining, rapid prototyping, 5-axis machining, CNC turning, and CMM inspection. The company supports demanding applications across aerospace, defense, medical, robotics, and other high-performance industries where precision, reliability, and speed are critical.

🛫 Whitmer Industries brings a technology-driven approach to manufacturing, combining advanced machining automation with engineering support, digital integration, and ITAR-registered capabilities. The company’s leadership also brings deep aviation experience, with President David Whitmer drawing on his background as a U.S. Navy F/A-18 pilot and TOPGUN graduate.

🤝 We’re especially excited about the opportunity to connect Whitmer Industries with fellow members across Pennsylvania’s space supply chain and create new opportunities for collaboration, innovation, and advanced manufacturing.

🌟 Welcome to the Keystone Space Collaborative, Whitmer Industries!

Learn more about Whitmer Industries: whitmerindustries.com

The future of space infrastructure is being shaped right here in our region. At the 2026 Keystone Space Conference, attendees will learn how regional capabilities and innovation are helping to position the industry for what comes next. 🌟

Join us October 27 in Pittsburgh! Register now: https://keystonespacecollaborative.app.neoncrm.com/event-detail?event=5

LAST CALL for early registration! ‼️

The Ohio, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia region is playing an increasingly important role in our nation’s space future. Now it's time for you to be part of it.

Join us October 27 in Pittsburgh, PA at the 2026 Keystone Space Conference to help strengthen our region's position within the national space ecosystem and explore new opportunities for growth and collaboration.

Register today for a discounted rate: https://keystonespacecollaborative.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/keystonespacecollaborative/event.jsp?event=5

‼️ ✈️ NASA Flyover, Fan Experience Zone Head to Pittsburgh



🏈 NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration is showcasing American leadership in aeronautics and pushing boundaries through technology development to place proven capabilities in the hands of industry, from the Steel City to the Moon. As part of its new Inspiration Tour, NASA’s first official NFL flyover is scheduled for Sunday, Sept. 13, at the Pittsburgh Steelers vs. the Atlanta Falcons game.



At the game, the agency also will engage with fans at the NASA Experience Zone, featuring a meet-and-greet with NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman, a Pennsylvania native, and Anthony Vareha, NASA flight director and Pittsburgh native.



The NASA Experience Zone, located outside the stadium from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. EDT, complements the NASA flyover and connects attendees with the people, technologies, and organizations that drive American leadership in space.



Isaacman and Vareha also will be available for media interviews at 10:15 a.m. To arrange interviews or RSVP for the media availability, please contact Kristen Parker at: [email protected] or 216-990-4386.



Participating in NASA’s first NFL flyover are T-38 Talons from NASA’s Johnson Space Center in Houston. The Talons are twin-engine supersonic jet trainers used by the agency in support of astronaut space flight readiness training. The lead pilot for this mission is Andrew Price, a NASA research pilot and U.S. Navy combat veteran.



The Talons demonstrate a bridge between NASA’s aeronautics and space portfolios, paying tribute to the first “A” in NASA. Aeronautics remains central to the agency’s identity, with renewed investment in flight testing, the X-59, hypersonics, autonomy, advanced propulsion, and a broader X-plane portfolio.



NASA Experience Zone

Attendees can “blast off” into the future of space exploration through these additional elements:

Learn more about NASA’s return to the Moon, featuring a model of the agency’s Artemis II Orion spacecraft and an Apollo-era Moon rock.

Photos with Eva, the astronaut mascot, and the Rise mascot from Artemis II.

Artemis dome and SLS (Space Launch System) inflatable rocket.

Play NASA co****le and match yourself with your Artemis boots so you’re ready for our next mission!



About Pittsburgh native Anthony Vareha

Anthony Vareha is a NASA flight director and native of Monroeville, Pennsylvania. He graduated from Gateway High School in 2002. As a flight director at NASA's Mission Control Center, Vareha has spent more than 8,000 hours operating spacecraft in low Earth orbit and beyond. His primary duty is the safe operation of the International Space Station as he leads a multi-national team to execute the mission of humanity's greatest scientific and exploration asset in space.



To learn more about NASA and its missions, visit:

NASA NASA.gov brings you the latest news, images and videos from America's space agency, pioneering the future in space exploration, scientific discovery and aeronautics research.

Get to know Jared Isaacman before you hear him speak at the 2026 Keystone Space Conference!

As one of our keynote speakers, Jared will share more about his extraordinary journey through aviation and aerospace and the experiences that have shaped his path.

Want to hear from more leaders like Jared? Register now for a discounted rate: https://keystonespacecollaborative.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/keystonespacecollaborative/event.jsp?event=5

Our region is home to an incredible network of organizations shaping the future of the space economy. We created the Keystone Space Ecosystem Map to help bring that network together and make it easier to discover potential partners, collaborators, and resources.

Now, we’ve revamped the map to make it an even better resource for our region’s growing space community.

Consider this your first look. 👀 Attend the Keystone Space Conference on October 27 for an in-depth look at the map and to learn more about the strategic value it can bring to organizations in our region’s space community.

Register now (and save on tickets while you’re at it!): https://keystonespace.org/register/

Who will you meet at the 2026 Keystone Space Conference?

A future collaborator.
A potential customer.
A research partner.
A policymaker.
An investor.
A mentor.
Or maybe someone who helps launch your next big idea.

Join professionals from industry, academia, government, economic development organizations, and research institutions on October 27 in Pittsburgh, PA.

Snag your seat now before early registration pricing ends: https://keystonespacecollaborative.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/keystonespacecollaborative/event.jsp?event=5

The 2026 Keystone Space Conference agenda is designed to spark collaboration and action.

Attendees will explore topics including:
🛰️ Industry development
🔬 Research and development
📢 Advocacy
🎓 Workforce innovation

Join leaders from across the country on October 27 in Pittsburgh, PA.

Register: https://keystonespacecollaborative.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/keystonespacecollaborative/event.jsp?event=5