Beyond the Cradle: Envisioning a New Space Age is Aurelia Institute's and the MIT Space Exploration Initiative's annual flagship event, where we weave the tapestry of the space industry with leading space visionaries—from the space scientists and astronauts at the vanguard of exploration, to the CEOs and founders building a burgeoning space ecosystem, to the artists and storytellers shaping our conception of the possible.

Part of MIT Space Week, the event features a keynote speaker, plenary sessions and multi-track panel discussions, and breakout workshops to engage audience members in the future of space innovation and exploration.

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