U.S. Space Command’s bi-annual Academic Engagement Enterprise (AEE) Symposium will convene on April 12, 2024, at the National Cybersecurity Center (NCC) in Colorado Springs, Colorado. This symposium brings together the AEE’s 50+ university members to present research and engage in collaborative dialogue with USSPACECOM around topics prioritized by directorates and senior leadership.
The event will kick off with opening remarks from Brigadier General Samuel Keener, followed by insights from Chief Master Sergeant Jacob Simmons, with a special appearance from the Lieutenant Governor of Colorado. The sessions will feature updates from the NCC, USSPACECOM, and presentations from universities such as UCCS, MIT, Purdue, Kansas State University, and others to discuss Space Situational Awareness (SSA) and cybersecurity vulnerabilities.
The content-rich agenda prioritizes the importance of space mission assurance by delving into both technological and policy implications of in-space assembly, CubeSat deployment for rapid response, and the pursuit of a sustainable extraterrestrial presence amidst geopolitical complexities. The event will also highlight the critical role of multi-objective route planning and signal detection in enhancing space communication systems, alongside the use of simulations and models for robust strategic planning. The discussions aim to foster an environment that prioritizes long-term sustainability and security in space through advanced supply chain management and the development of satellite inspection technologies.
The summit brings partners together to advance a secure, resilient, and sustainable framework for space and cyberspace that contributes to national and global security.
“As one of the original members of the AEE, we are honored to welcome the US Space Command’s Academic Engagement Enterprise community to the National Cybersecurity Center,” said NCC CEO, Greg Oslan. “It is essential to our national security that military, government, and industry partners work together to develop our next generation workforce, pursue research and innovation, and enrich the strategic space dialog.”
About the NCC
The National Cybersecurity Center (NCC) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit for cybersecurity education, collaboration and leadership development grounded in a shared mission to advance pragmatic, forward-thinking security policies and programs. Serving public and private organizations, the NCC, in collaboration with The University of Colorado Springs (UCCS) and the Colorado cybersecurity and SpaceCyber eco -systems, delivers an integrated and fully interdisciplinary cyber center that is actively transforming the nation’s ability to deter cyber threats.