Theme: “Disruptive Solutions to Space Mission Challenges, Focusing on Cyber, Edge Computing, Data Interoperability and Policy"
All attendees must possess a TS/SCI clearance and be a U.S. Citizen.
Summary
The seventh annual Space Mission Challenges for Information Technology/ Space Computing Conference (SMC-IT/SCC) is a combined international conference sponsored by the IEEE. The conference includes a gathering of system and software engineers, scientists, and other practitioners with the objective of advancing information technology (IT) for space missions. The conference will address all aspects of the space mission, flight systems, ground systems, science data processing, engineering and development tools, operations, telecommunications, and other technologies. The Classified Workshop associated with the SMC-IT/SC Joint Conference allows for attendees to hear presentations, panels, and participate in working group sessions a classified setting. Classified Workshop attendees do not need to register for the SMC-IT/SC Joint Conference to attend this workshop. The Classified Workshop is scheduled for the Friday after the Joint Conference to allow SMC-IT/SCC attendees to participate in the entire general meeting without missing any SMC-IT/SCC sessions.
Where is the conference located?
To accommodate participants with travel restrictions, the classified workshop will be hybrid. Participants can attend in-person or remote via VTC/dial-in. In person locations include:
Aerospace El Segundo, CA Campus
210 S. Douglas Street
Aerospace Chantilly, VA Campus
Greens III 4821 Stonecroft Blvd.
Who should attend this conference?
Participants from USG Agencies/FFRDCs, Contractors, Vendors, and UARCs/Academia who are US Citizens and possess a TS/SCI clearance are all welcome to register for the Classified Workshop. The classified session is an Aerospace and IEEE Co-Sponsored event.
The SMC-IT/SCC classified workshop will provide an opportunity for participants to enhance technical excellence and innovation, while leading from the front in coordination and collaboration with the government and the intelligence community on emerging technologies impacting current and future space and ground systems. This workshop will also help to facilitate collaboration and coordination to help drive solutions for ever-increasing mission needs and understanding of technical challenges associated with space and counterspace; and exploring current and future opportunities for leveraging commercial space partnerships.
Workshop Information
Intellipedia: Check out Intellipedia for more information about SMC-IT/SCC Website
smc-it-scc@aero.org (unclassified)
smc-it-scc@aero.ctr.nro.ic.gov (classified)
General Conference Website:
SMC-IT/SCC Classified Workshop Important Dates
Abstracts/proposals: July 10, 2026
Final VAR Submissions: July 24, 2026
Notification of Acceptance: July 17, 2026
Accepted Presentations: July 23, 2026
Policy and Procedures
Photography Your participation at today’s event constitutes your irrevocable consent to being photographed and/or video-recorded for internal and external (public non-commercial) use, including postings on websites, streaming and social media, by The Aerospace Corporation.
Please alert Aerospace staff if you do not wish to be photographed or recorded.
Prohibition Against Harassment and Retaliation Please review the Prohibition Against Harassment and Retaliation policy.
General Information:
Program Format:
In-Person and Virtual (Hybrid)
August 3 - August 6 (Unclassified)
Location: Hilton Pasadena
168 S. Los Robles Avenue
Pasadena, CA 91101
August 7, 2026
(Classified Session)
In-Person Locations:
El Segundo, California
210 S. Douglas Street
El Segundo, CA 90245
Chantilly, Virginia
Greens III - 4821 Stonecroft Blvd. Chantilly, VA 20151
Session Chairs
- Chair: Allie Gatewood
- Deputy Chair: Doug Enright
Classified Panel
- Moderator: Evan Glick
- Back-up Moderator: Allie Gatewood
Plenary Session
- Chair: Douglas Enright
Classified Panel Chair
- Chair: Allie Gatewood
Admin Team
- Karen Alvarez
Security Team
- Jason Noriega
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