Berkeley Space Symposium 2025

Join us at the Berkeley Space Symposium 2025 for a stellar day of out-of-this-world mentoring, panels, and networking!

About this Event

The Berkeley Space Symposium 2025 is the largest undergraduate aerospace event at UC Berkeley. It will be held at the newly opened Grimes Engineering Center on September 5th, 2025. Building on the success of the event last year, when we welcomed 300+ students, 150+ industry professionals, and 15+ companies, we are excited to expand and accommodate an even greater array of industry participants and students this year. The event is endorsed by UC Berkeley’s Department of Aerospace Engineering and will encompass a career fair, speed mentoring session, keynote from a space expert, and an interactive panel discussion.

Moreover, a dedicated networking session will help build meaningful connections as well as facilitate dialogue between emerging talents and established professionals. Our career fair provides a unique opportunity for attendees to engage directly with representatives from prominent aerospace companies, research institutions, and startups.

The following companies will be in attendance:

• Redwire Space
• Astrolab
• Space Sciences Lab
• Varda
• US Space Force
• Momentus
• NASA Ames
• IonQ/ Capella Space

If you have any question feel free to reachout to our LinkedIn (NewSpace @ Berkeley), email (aW5mbyB8IG5ld3NwYWNlYXRiZXJrZWxleSAhIG9yZw==), or instagram (newspaceatberkeley).

Agenda


🕑: 09:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Breakfast and Set up

Info: Industry (moon tier and above) will receive breakfast. This time should also be used for set-up and any prep for the event.

🕑: 10:00 AM - 10:55 AM
Speed Mentoring

Info: A fast paced, small group format, professionals share career insight and technical guidance with students preparing to enter the field .

🕑: 10:55 AM - 11:10 AM
Break

🕑: 11:10 AM - 11:15 AM
Symposium Welcome - NewSpace@Berkeley

🕑: 11:15 AM - 11:50 AM
Keynote Speech

🕑: 11:50 AM - 12:05 PM
Break

🕑: 12:05 PM - 12:35 PM
Panel Discussion

Info: Our panel discussion features representatives from NASA, SSL, Redwire, and Momentus Space, offering insight into the latest trends, challenges, and opportunities in the field

🕑: 12:35 PM - 12:55 PM
Spotlight Speech

Info: Galaxy tier will be given 20 minutes to talk about anything relating to their company (companies in the past have used this time to inform people on their missions and projects)

🕑: 12:55 PM - 01:00 PM
Closing Remarks

🕑: 01:00 PM - 01:35 PM
Lunch

🕑: 01:35 PM - 04:05 PM
Networking Session and Career Fair

Info: The following companies will be in attendance:

-Redwire Space

-Astrolab

-Space Sciences Lab

-Varda

-US Space Force

-Momentus

-NASA Ames

-IonQ/ Capella Space

🕑: 04:05 PM - 04:45 PM
Industry Rooms

Info: Moon tier and above will be able to choose up to 5 students to network, mentor, and connect with on a more personal level

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