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 War and the Intelligence Community.
Attendance
Attendance is restricted to US citizens.
Registration
Registration is closed.
Schedule 2026
(Mountain Time | Schedule is subject to change)
8 AM–11:30 AM General Sessions
1 PM Keynote Address
2 PM–5 PM General Sessions
Evening Social
8:30 AM–11:30 AM General Sessions
U//CUI Sessions:
12:30 PM–2:30 PM DISTRIBUTION C
2:45 PM–6 PM DISTRIBUTION D
8 AM–Noon Classified Session by invitation only
Location
Space Dynamics Laboratory
North Logan, UT 84341
Keynote Speaker
Dr. Seth Lacy
Senior Scientist for Space Mobility and Precision Maneuver, Air Force Material Command, Air Force Research Laboratory
Dr. Lacy is a member of the US Air Force’s cadre of scientific and technical senior executives. He serves as the Department’s principal scientific authority and independent researcher for the development of new technologies in support of space mobility and precision maneuver.
Dr. Lacy joined the Air Force Research Laboratory, Space Vehicles Directorate in 2002. He has led teams to develop technologies in control theory, estimation, uncertainty management, large optical apertures, laser communications, rendezvous and proximity operations, communications, and space sensing as well as championing rapid development and test of space technologies.
Education
2002 PhD Aerospace Engineering, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor,
Michigan
2002 MS Mathematics, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan
1999 MSE Aerospace Engineering, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor,
Michigan
1997 BS Engineering and Applied Science, Aerospace Engineering,
California Institute of Technology, Pasadena, California
1997 BS Physics, California Institute of Technology, Pasadena,
California
Program
Tuesday, March 3
Wednesday, March 4
Thank You to Our Sponsors
Host & Sponsor
Workshop
Luncheon
