Media registration opens for inaugural Texas Space Summit

Accredited media can now apply to cover the first Texas Space Summit, set for Sept. 21-23 at the Henry B. González Convention Center in San Antonio. The event is designed to bring together leaders in space, defense, investment and policy to examine Texas’ role in the U.S. space economy.

Why it matters: - The inaugural Texas Space Summit aims to connect decision-makers across government, commercial space, defense, research, investment and industry. - The event is positioned to influence discussion around Texas’ role in the space economy and broader U.S. space policy. - Accredited media coverage could help shape public attention on the summit’s policy and investment agenda.

What happened: - Media registration is now open for the 2026 Texas Space Summit. - The summit runs Sept. 21-23, 2026, at the Henry B. González Convention Center in San Antonio, Texas. - Accredited journalists, editors, reporters, producers, photographers, videographers, podcasters and other media members can apply for credentials. - Credential applications are available through media registration.

The details: - All media credential requests will be reviewed and approved before access is granted. - Organizers will verify current press status and active media affiliation. - Applicants are encouraged to apply early to allow time for review. - The summit will feature voices from the space, aerospace, defense, technology, investment and policy communities. - Approved press will receive an official Texas Space Summit name badge. - Approved press will also receive a designated PRESS ribbon for on-site identification. - Credentialed media will have access to keynote presentations, panel discussions, exhibits and networking activities, subject to event guidelines. - The Greater San Antonio Chamber of Commerce is hosting the summit. - The summit is the inaugural statewide business event focused on decisions, policy and investment across civil, commercial and national security space. - Organizers say the event is designed to align priorities and accelerate projects that strengthen Texas’ role in the space economy.

Between the lines: - The summit’s mix of business, defense and policy stakeholders suggests the event is meant to be more than a trade show. - The emphasis on credential review signals a controlled media environment and a formalized press process. - The Texas Space Summit appears intended to help position San Antonio and Texas more broadly as a hub for space-sector dealmaking and policy discussion.

What's next: - Media applicants will need to wait for credential review and approval before attending. - The summit is expected to publish more event details as Sept. 21-23 approaches. - Approved media will be able to cover speeches, panels, exhibits and networking once on site. - More information is available on the summit’s social channels, including LinkedIn, Instagram and Facebook.

The bottom line: - The Texas Space Summit is using media access to spotlight its first year as a statewide space-industry gathering in San Antonio.