Space Symposium is the premier global gathering where the future of space exploration, commerce, and national security is shaped.

In this special preview episode of HELLO FUTURE, Kevin Cirilli interviews Rich Cooper of the Space Foundation ahead of the upcoming Space Symposium in Colorado Springs. As the world’s largest and most influential space conference, the event brings together leaders from government, military, industry, and international partners to chart the next era of human activity in space.

Cirilli and Cooper discuss the key themes, major announcements, and high-stakes conversations expected this year — including updates on the Artemis program, advancements in commercial space, national security priorities in orbit, and the growing cislunar economy. They explore why Colorado Springs has become the epicenter for these critical discussions and how the Symposium drives new partnerships, investments, and strategic direction across the sector.

With the pace of space innovation and policy accelerating rapidly, this episode provides the inside track on what to watch for at one of the most important events in the space calendar.
If you want to stay ahead of where space policy, technology, and industry are headed next, this conversation delivers expert insight straight from the heart of the Space Foundation.

Find all of the latest HELLO FUTURE episodes at mtf.tv. Kevin Cirilli, former chief Washington correspondent for Bloomberg TV and Radio, founded mtf.tv. His work has appeared on Bloomberg News, Yahoo Finance, Fox Business Network, CBS News, CNN, Fox News, C-SPAN, and more.