Maryland Space Business Roundtable

The @MSBRspace 29th Annual Gala wrapped Friday night in Bethesda. 29 years of building Maryland's space workforce, STEM pipeline, and the relationships that make this industry move. 🚀 #MSBRGala

Last chance! We still have room for silent auction donations at the MSBR 29th Annual Gala this Friday at the Bethesda Marriott! Every donation supports MSBR's STEM Grants Fund: #auction" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">mdspace.org/event/msbrs-29…

MSBR members were at Kennedy Space Center to witness history as NASA's Artemis II lifted off on April 1 -- the first crewed mission beyond low Earth orbit in 50 years. Our member companies helped build this moment, and we are just getting started. Ad astra. 🚀

Join @MDspacebr for March Cocktails & Convos! Connect with colleagues & government guests in a relaxed setting. 📅 March 26, 2026 | 4:30–7 PM 📍 Busboys and Poets, Hyattsville, MD Register here: mdspace.org/event/march-co… #MSBR #SpaceIndustry #Networking #Maryland #Aerospace

🚀 MSBR 29th Annual Gala 📅 April 24, 5:30 PM 📍 Bethesda Marriott 💰 Last 50/50 winner: $1,700! 🎟️ $20/5 tix + 4/15 Zeffy bonus🏨 $135/night (Book by 3/27)🔗 mdspace.org/event/msbrs-29… #STEM #SpaceBusiness #Maryland

The Maryland Space Business Roundtable hosted an insightful luncheon with former NASA Admin Jim Bridenstine on Feb 11. 🚀 He discussed the origins of #Artemis, the complexities of NASA budgeting, and called on the MD Space Industry as a vital partner for success. #NASA #MSBR

Great energy at the #MSBR Coffee & Convos! ☕️ Thanks to @PGCEDC & Alicia Moran for hosting. We were honored to have leadership from NASA Goddard (C. Simmons, R. Rubilotta) and NOAA (H. Hope) join us to discuss growing MD #aerospace. Look out for more networking events coming soon

Fantastic #MSBR luncheon with @NASA’s Dr. Shawn Domagal-Goldman! 🚀 We discussed the #Artemis Era, the upcoming PUEO launch, and the future Habitable Worlds Observatory. 🎶 Huge thanks to the Eleanor Roosevelt High School band for the holiday music!

Join MSBR on Dec 10 for our luncheon with Shawn Domagal-Goldman (Acting Director, Astrophysics Division, @NASA HQ)! He'll be discussing "Astrophysics in the Age of Artemis." Don't miss this deep dive into the future of space science. Register: mdspace.org/event/december…

Thank you to everyone who joined MSBR at Martin’s Crosswinds on Nov 12 for our luncheon with Kevin Kelly of Actum. Kevin shared insights on “Maryland’s Mission in Space for the 2030s,” highlighting how Federal budgets, policy, and programs will shape opportunities for MD space.

We’ve had a change in our November luncheon lineup! Join MSBR on Nov 12 (11:30 AM–1:00 PM, Martin's Crosswinds, Greenbelt) as Kevin Kelly, Partner at Actum, presents “Maryland’s Mission in Space for the 2030s” mdspace.org/event/november…

Thank you Dr. Scott Pace (GWU Space Policy Institute) for a talk on aligning space policy, programs, and budgets to match ends, ways, and means. Welcome new MSBR board members: AJ Coleman, Brandon Eden, and Mark J. Fuerst. Next luncheon Wed, Nov 12, 2025.

Now Accepting Applications: 2025 MSBR STEM Education Grants! The Maryland Space Business Roundtable is proud to support hands-on, inspiring #STEM programs for Maryland students. Key Dates: • Apps Due: Oct 23 • Presentations: Nov 13, 2025 (Lanham, MD) mdspace.org/stem-education/

An MSBR Evening in the Sky! On Sept 8, the Maryland Space Business Roundtable hosted a rooftop networking social above Pennsylvania Ave SE in DC. With views of the Capitol & Washington Monument, it was the perfect backdrop to connect with colleagues & friends.

🚀 Join us Oct 15 (11:30–1:00 ET) at Martin’s Crosswinds for the October MSBR Luncheon! We’re excited to welcome Dr. Scott Pace, Director of GWU’s Space Policy Institute & former Exec. Sec. of the National Space Council. #MSBR #SpacePolicy #SpaceIndustry

The Maryland Space Business Roundtable (MSBR) held our August luncheon at Martin’s Crosswinds, featuring J.J. Shaw of Amazon’s Kuiper Government Solutions. MSBR members: Check your email for details on September’s networking event and annual meeting! #Space #LEO #Broadband

At our July 16 #MSBR luncheon, Gen. Lester Lyles reflected on his journey from choosing McKinley Tech HS in DC to helping shape America’s space future. He spoke of “Cherry Tree” moments, gratitude for witnessing space history unfold, & the power of partnership and perseverance.

At the 6/18 MSBR luncheon, NRO Director Dr. Christopher Scolese spoke on “Leading in Space Through Speed, Innovation, and Partnerships.” Key takeaways: 🔹 Faster satellite delivery 🔹 Embracing rapid acquisition 🔹 Strengthening civil & commercial collaboration Next lunch July 16

On May 10, Future Innovative Rising Engineers & Entrepreneurs (FIRE)'s Director, Sanetra Newman (right), presented MSBR Board Member Dr. Janine Smith with the FIRE Sponsor Award! FIRE gives K–12 students hands-on STEM experiences in robotics, cybersecurity & engineering.

🎉 What a night! The 28th Annual MSBR Gala on May 2 brought Maryland’s aerospace leaders together to celebrate innovation, partnership & STEM education. Over $16K was raised for student scholarships & STEM outreach! 🚀 Congrats to our awardees & thanks for inspiring us all!