Profiting From The Space Experience Economy Renaissance Hotel LAX, Los Angeles
APRIL 28, 2023
Space Tourism Conference (STC) presents the cross-section of industries comprising space tourism: aerospace, media, entertainment, architecture, design, advertising, marketing, finance, high tech, science, manufacturing, futurism and the arts.
Image: Civilian astronauts practice floating in microgravity. Credit: John Kraus/Courtesy of Netflix
$1T
Morgan Stanley estimates that the global space industry could generate revenue of more than $1 trillion in 2040.
$20B
UBS says by 2030 travel via outer space will reach $20 billion/year, competing with long-distance airline flights.
$415M
NASA recently funded three companies to develop commercial space stations, totaling $415M.
$560M+
Participants in the Space Tourism Conference have raised an astounding amount of capital within a few years.
ABOUT
Why Space Tourism?
Because it's Big Business. And, yes, INSPIRING! The STC is the world's first and leading event devoted specifically to the commercial civilian outer-space travel sector. With decades of development behind it, the space tourism industry has entered its exciting next generation with private enterprise flights and many other consumer offerings in market and generating revenue.
The world's leading space tourism advocacy organization for 20+ years, the Space Tourism Society (STS) is an integral partner in STC programs. A hallmark of the STC is a dynamic mix of executives representing the breadth and depth of the space experience economy. Attendees can expect concrete, actionable information, real-world use cases, and stellar deal-making. PLUS it offers an inside track to the growth areas in space tourism, including earth-based outer space-themed experiences. The April 28 conference date was deliberately chosen to honor the anniversary of Dennis Tito’s historic lift-off in 2001 as the world’s first private space tourist. Tito’s flight jump-started the space tourism industry, generating massive consumer awareness of the possibilities of private space travel and consumer outer space experiences.
Image: Dennis Tito, first space tourist. Credit: NASA / Science Photo Library
The year 2021 will be recorded in history as the year space tourism got liftoff. In rapid succession, Virgin Galactic, SpaceX and Blue Origin scored huge wins. The era of reusable rockets and capsules financed and operated by the commercial space industry is in full swing.
It will significantly accelerate over the next decade. And great strides were made in every other aspect of the ecosystem—finance, manufacturing, software, marketing, entertainment and thought leadership.
The Inspiration4 mission heralded a new level of maturation of the industry: not only did a private citizen pay for all the trip's tickets, the first such 'chartered' voyage in history, but the effort incorporated a branded philanthropic effort.
In September 2021, Elon Musk's SpaceX launched the world's first all-civilian mission to orbit. SpaceX plans to send Yusaku Maezawa & 8 guests onboard Starship in 2024 on the first ever private enterprise lunar flyby. 'Star Trek’s' Shatner went to space on Bezos’ Blue Origin rocket in 2021. Jeff Bezos went to space himself the same year. All told, we've seen astonishing achievements and benchmarks.
At STC, we’ll look ahead to the very near future and beyond. Private space travel has arrived. The countdown is done. It’s now time to fly many more private citizens—vacationers, contest winners, athletes, actors, artists, and all seeking incomparable life-altering experiences.
MEDIUMS OF SPACE EXPERIENCE
Space Economy is not only about spaceflight
The Space Experience Economy boasts an exciting confluence of many important sectors. The intersection creates whole new sub-industries.
LEVELS OF SPACE EXPERIENCE
Entertainment Drives Consumer Demand
Movies, music, television, books, games, the arts and earth-based space-themed experiences (attractions, resorts, location-based entertainment) serve as the foundation for driving IRL space tourism. The Star Wars franchise alone has earned $56B+, with others such as Star Trek, the Marvel universe, IMAX movies and other content properties generating billions more. The galactic synergy between art and commerce in space expands with the announcement of new films and shows planned for outer space shoots and studios developing to serve them.
SPACE TOURISM TRAILBLAZERS
Stellar Speakers 2022
J. Brant Arseneau
Founder, 9.8 Capital / Spaced Ventures
Jane Poynter
Founder & Co-CEO, Space Perspective
Anjali Gupta
Business Development Life Science LeadIn-Space Research & Manufacturing, Axiom Space
Steven Calcote
Creative Director & Co-founder, Orbital Redux / Butcher Bird Studios
Deborah Sass
Founding Partner & Co-CEO, Space Hero
Scott Lewers
Executive Vice President of Multiplatform Programming and Head of Science Channel Content, Discovery Communications
Jay Peterson
President, Boat Rocker Studios, Unscripted
Jim Thomas
Partner, Kirenaga Partners
Adrian Mangiuca
Vice President of Infrastructure, Voyager Space
Marie-Lise Baron
Founder & Private Jet Senior Interior Designer, The Baron Institute
Mark Siegfried
President, L.A. Venture Association
Robert Jacobson
Founder, Space Advisors
Meagan Crawford
Managing Partner, SpaceFund
Daniel Fox
Founder, SPACE 100.10 &THE FUTURE OF SPACE
Cole Nielsen
Founder, CTO and Chaiman of the Board, Orbital Composites
Director, Marketing & Business Development, ILC Dover
Roberta Perry
Founding Member, Themed Entertainment Association
Lewis Stanton
President & CEO, Mars World Enterprises
Tim Alatorre
Architect, NCARB, Orbital Assembly Corporation
Hunter Stanchak
Founder, Colonize Mars
Alice Carruth
Public Relations Coordinator, Spaceport America
Matt Gohd
CEO, Zero Gravity Corporation
Frank White
Author, The Overview Effect
Lisa Perry
Fractional CMO, Captivating Solutions
Barbara Belvisi
CEO, Interstellar Lab
Roman Chiporukha
Co-Founder & CEO, SpaceVIP
Sean Graham
Marketplace Director, CreatorUp
Mélanie Prince
Head of Innovation, F/LIST
Paul Frakes
Project Engineer, The Aerospace Corporation
Mark Wagner
President, Space Prize Foundation
Rachel Lyons
Executive Director, Space for Humanity
Anastasia Prosina
Founder, CEO, Stellar Amenities
Chris Carberry
CEO & Co-Founder, Explore Mars
Sam Coniglio
Retro-Futurist
William Bloomfield
Managing Partner, Overview Productions
Vanessa Valore
Inventor & Founder, SandboxLife® Immersive Professional Development Experience
OUR MISSION
Space, Media, Tech
STC’s founders, production team, and advisors represent the many interconnected sectors that form the space tourism industry. This executive network encompasses varied backgrounds in space, technology, architecture, entertainment, media, finance, science, the arts, education, and much more.
Galvanized by the Space Tourism Society, the STC’s community bonds were forged in decades of work toward a common mission: launching a thriving ecosystem wherein participants profit through the space experience economy for the wider benefit of all humankind.
John Spencer
Allison Dollar
Co-founder & Chairman Founder, Space Tourism Society
The Space Tourism Awards honors pioneering individuals and companies that have brought the space tourism industry to life, promoted the sector, and actively demonstrate commitment to its growth.
The Space Tourism Society (STS) granted the first award to Dennis Tito, the first private citizen to purchase a ticket and travel to space. A Dennis Tito Award category has been reserved in permanent salute to his achievement. Subsequently, Tito was joined by such industry luminaries as Buzz Aldrin, Sir Richard Branson, Paul Allen, Peter Diamandis, Robert Bigelow, The XPRIZE Foundation, Scaled Composites, Zero Gravity Corporation, Eric Anderson and Anousheh Ansari.
As the industry has grown, the STS remains an integral player in the Space Tourism Awards and the STC.
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THERE'S A LOT TO CELEBRATE
Space Tourism Awards
The Space Tourism Awards honors pioneering individuals and companies that have brought the space tourism industry to life and are committed to its growth.
The Space Tourism Society (STS) granted the first award to Dennis Tito, the first private citizen to purchase a ticket and travel to space. A Dennis Tito Award category has been reserved in permanent salute to his achievement. Subsequently, Tito was joined by such industry luminaries as Buzz Aldrin, Sir Richard Branson, Paul Allen, Rick Searfoss, Robert Bigelow, The XPRIZE Foundation, Scaled Composites, Zero Gravity Corporation, Eric Anderson and Anousheh Ansari.
As the industry has grown, the STS remains an integral player in the Space Tourism Awards and the STC.
AGENDA 2022
EVENT SCHEDULE
All times are listed in PT.
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 27
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Registration
Registration at Renaissance Los Angeles Airport Hotel
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