# Event Details - **Event Name**: Discovery Series: Building the Moon Base - **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 09 Sep, 2026 at 06:00 pm – Wed, 09 Sep, 2026 at 07:30 pm (-04:00) - **Event Description**: Summary: NASA, Johns Hopkins, and commercial space leaders share how they’re preparing to support long-term operations on the moon.About this EventAs humanity moves towards establishing a permanent presence on the moon, the Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg Center in Washington, D.C., is bringing together leaders from NASA and the commerical space sector to share an inside look at how they’re approaching the spaceflight, engineering, and human challenges that lie ahead.As part of our Discovery Series, this event will explore the latest plans for NASA's Moon to Mars architecture alongside the commercial opportunities, investments, and policies needed to build and support work on the lunar surface for months and eventually years at a time.Join us for a conversation with NASA, Firefly Aerospace, Astrolab, and the Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) about how public and private partners are working together on lunar development, which capabilities and business cases are still needed, and how they are preparing for continuous operations on the moon. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/8b4dabc0-a0a4-11f1-8382-27c8b4f8dbac-rimg-w1200-h74-dcf8f8f8-gmir.jpg FEATURED SPEAKERS:Shatel Bhakta — Acting Principal Systems Engineer for Moon Base, NASAWes Fuhrman — Lunar Surface Innovation Initiative, Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics LaboratoryJaret Matthews — Founder & CEO, AstrolabFarah Zuberi — Director of Spacecraft Mission Management, Firefly Aerospace https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/8b7dbc70-a0a4-11f1-8382-27c8b4f8dbac-rimg-w1200-h74-dcf8f8f8-gmir.jpg WHEN: Wednesday, Sept. 9, at 6 p.m.5:30 p.m. — Check-in opens6 p.m. — Program begins6:30 p.m. — Check-in closes7:30 p.m. — Reception8:30 p.m. — Event concludesWHERE: Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg Center Kenney Link 555 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Washington, D.C. 20001CHECK IN:• A photo ID is required for entry.• Each attendee must have a ticket registered in their own name. If you reserved a ticket for someone else, please ensure their name and information are correctly entered.• A printed ticket is not needed.• Theater seating is first-come, first-served. Guests are encouraged to arrive early; overflow seating may be available. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/8b8cb090-a0a4-11f1-8382-27c8b4f8dbac-rimg-w1200-h6-dcf8f8f8-gmir.jpg ABOUT THE SERIES:Each year, the Hopkins Bloomberg Center's brings together experts for in-depth conversations on a single topic at the intersection of technology, science, and public policy. For the next year, the Hopkins Bloomberg Center and SpaceNews invite you to explore the geopolitical, commercial, scientific, and security dimensions of space alongside the nation's leading experts. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/8b9f2720-a0a4-11f1-8382-27c8b4f8dbac-rimg-w1200-h261-dc080808-gmir.png https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/8bab5c20-a0a4-11f1-8382-27c8b4f8dbac-rimg-w1200-h74-dcf8f8f8-gmir.jpg ABOUT THE HOPKINS BLOOMBERG CENTER:The Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg Center pairs the power of 150 years of research leadership with a deep commitment to democracy and government partnership. Academic experts, global leaders, policymakers, and the next generation of innovators transform knowledge into impact, and where cutting-edge research informs evidence-based policies to benefit global democracy and the future of our world. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/8bbc9a30-a0a4-11f1-8382-27c8b4f8dbac-rimg-w1200-h557-dc080808-gmir.jpg ABOUT SPACENEWS:Established in 1989, is the most trusted and comprehensive source of news and analysis of the companies, agencies, technologies, and trends shaping the global space industry. Space professionals around the world rely on SpaceNews’ timely, accurate, and engaging coverage and analysis of civil, military, and commercial space programs. Sign up for SpaceNews' free daily and weekly newsletters to follow all of their reporting and analysis on the space industry. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/8bcbb560-a0a4-11f1-8382-27c8b4f8dbac-rimg-w1200-h71-dcf8f8f8-gmir.jpg - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/washington/discovery-series-building-the-moon-base/100001997462559285 - **Event Categories**: fitness, Art, Theatre, science-fair - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Washington - **state**: DC - **country**: United States - **location**: Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg Center - **lat**: 38.8930776 - **long**: -77.0192927 - **full address**: Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg Center, 555 Pennsylvania Avenue Northwest, Washington, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Discovery Series: Building the Moon Base - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/42c427e393a17f39abfd26b74a818d759e36483bccc6e8574d27f63ba005b59b-rimg-w1200-h600-dc081828-gmir.jpg?v=1787676424 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Discovery Series: Building the Moon Base being held? - **A:** Discovery Series: Building the Moon Base takes place on Wed, 09 Sep, 2026 at 06:00 pm to Wed, 09 Sep, 2026 at 07:30 pm at Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg Center, 555 Pennsylvania Avenue Northwest, Washington, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Discovery Series: Building the Moon Base? - **A:** Discovery Series: Building the Moon Base is organized by Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg Center. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Discovery Series: Building the Moon Base is ideal for professionals, entrepreneurs, startup founders, and networking enthusiasts eager to grow their connections. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Washington, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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