Following a difficult 2022 with negative U.S. financial market returns and space SPACs failing to deliver on their promises, markets have remained volatile entering 2023, presenting funding challenges for space entrepreneurs. With representation from leading venture capital and private equity firms, this panel will focus on funding and growth strategies suitable for early-stage companies to navigate the current environment. It will also provide perspectives on investment landscape expectations over the coming year.

Adele Luta is a scientist and innovator. She is currently an Exploration Extravehicular Activities Integration Manager for Oceaneering International, Inc. Previously, she worked at the NASA Johnson Space Flight Center as a certified Mission Control Center flight controller and astronaut instructor supporting spacewalks for the Space Shuttle and International Space Station programs.

International Space Station International Partners