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RPO Workshop

March 3–5, 2026

The RPO Workshop aims to unite US Government, commercial, and academic entities interested in discussing RPO best practices, identifying technology gaps, and pioneering new solutions. Together, we can share knowledge, experience, and expertise about flight and developmental programs, associated technologies, and challenges. Our goal is to inform future missions and support the US Department of Defense and the Intelligence Community.

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Attendance

Attendance is restricted to US citizens.

Location

Space Dynamics Laboratory
North Logan, UT 84341

Registration

Registration opens in December 2025.

Call for Papers

To present at the RPO Workshop, submit an abstract for an oral presentation during a technical session. Topics must relate to space RPO flight and developmental programs and associated technologies.

Any RPO-related topic will be considered. Possible technical session themes could include the following:

Operations & Training

  • Future missions/past mission lessons learned
  • Mission planning tools & techniques
  • Training efforts, strengths & needs
  • New RPO CONOPS & maneuver strategies
  • RPO safety techniques & strategies
  • Perceived threats, concerns & vulnerabilities

Testing, Verification & Validation

  • Modeling & simulation
  • Digital engineering/digital twins
  • Ground testing, including RPO test facilities
  • Flight testing & training
  • Mission planning infrastructure

New Technologies, Hardware, Software & Specifications

  • New sensors & algorithms
  • Autonomy, autonomous architectures & systems
  • Ground systems
  • RPOD standards development & status

Abstracts

Thank you for considering submitting an abstract. Before you submit, please review the following requirements:

  • Content and title must be unclassified.
  • Relate content to RPO topics.
  • Clearly summarize the proposed presentation.
  • Word limit is 500 words.
  • Avoid focusing on marketing commercial material.

By submitting an abstract, each author/coauthor agrees to the following conditions:

  1. All approvals, including Government and organizational approvals, have been obtained to submit an abstract. Proper approval and clearances are the responsibility of the author—please plan accordingly.
  2. The RPO Workshop is authorized to circulate abstracts to committee members and reviewers for evaluation and selection purposes.
  3. Accepted titles and authors will be posted on this webpage prior to the workshop and will be published and distributed to all on-site workshop participants.

Submit abstracts by uploading to our secure, encrypted website.

SUBMIT AN ABSTRACT

Abstract Deadline

November 24, 2025

Acceptance Notification

December 15, 2025

Call for Workshop Sponsors

Corporate sponsorship opportunities are available to companies wishing to elevate their visibility during the workshop. Sponsors receive increased exposure through workshop publications, the RPO Workshop website, and on‐site recognition.

Workshop

$1,500

  • One 8-ft exhibit table provided at the venue
  • Registration for up to two sponsor representatives
  • Recognition from the podium
  • Opportunity to provide a two-minute verbal briefing about your organization at the event
  • Sponsorship logo link to website on the event webpage
  • Sponsor acknowledgement in email communication with attendees
  • Opportunity to provide promotional materials
  • Logo recognition in on-site workshop printed materials

Luncheon

$500

  • Logo recognition in on-site workshop printed materials
  • Recognition from the podium
  • Sponsorship logo link to website on the event webpage
  • Opportunity to provide promotional materials

Refreshment Break

$400

  • Logo recognition in on-site workshop publication
  • Logo and company recognition on the refreshment table during sponsored break
  • Recognition from the podium
Become A Sponsor