SpaceUp is an open attendance space exploration unconference, where participants decide the topics, schedule, and structure of the event. SpaceUps have been held on both West and East coasts, and in Houston. Common features of SpaceUps are an unconference style schedule, Ignite talks, and a moonpie eating contest.[1]
The first SpaceUp was held at the San Diego Air & Space Museum on February 27-28, 2010. It was sponsored and organized by the San Diego Space Society.[2] The 2-day event was covered by Spacevidcast and attended by representatives from NASA, Google Lunar X Prize, Masten Space Systems, and Quicklaunch.[3] This event was organized by Chris Radcliff.
The second SpaceUp event was held August 27-28, 2010 in Washington, D.C. at George Washington University. This event was organized by Evadot founder Michael Doornbos.[4]
A New York area event is planned for the spring or summer of 2011.
Topics from SpaceUp conferences include: discussion of newspace industry, how to get more people excited about space, and the future direction of NASA.[5]
| Date | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|
| August 6-7, 2011 | SpaceUp LA | Columbia Memorial Space Center |
| February 12-13, 2011 | SpaceUp San Diego | The Loft at UC San Diego |
| February 12-13, 2011 | SpaceUp Houston | Lunar and Planetary Institute |
| August 27-28, 2010 | SpaceUp DC | George Washington University |
| February 27-28, 2010 | SpaceUp San Diego | San Diego Air & Space Museum |