SAN ANTONIO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov 20, 2025--
The Greater San Antonio Chamber of Commerce and community leaders announced San Antonio as the host city for the 2026 Texas Space Summit, Sept. 21-23, 2026. Themed "Land Here, Go Beyond," the summit will highlight efforts to expand Texas' role in the commercial space economy and showcase how industry partners are strengthening the supply chain powering the nation's future in space.
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Buyers, funders, policymakers and researchers from the U.S. Department of Defense, NASA and leading Texas-based space contractors, innovators and investors will explore live demonstrations and scale models of launch systems, satellites, robotics and life-support technologies. Immersive exhibits will bring space missions to life, including lunar bases and Mars simulations.
"The San Antonio region has a long history with aerospace, and we are excited to host the 2026 Texas Space Summit," said Jeff Webster, president and CEO of the Greater San Antonio Chamber of Commerce. "This gathering strengthens Texas' role in the commercial space economy and furthers the development of a supply chain that creates high-quality jobs and investments across our state."
As NASA plans to deorbit the International Space Station in 2030 and shift to commercially operated stations, the agency has invested more than $400 million and released a draft Phase 2 partnership announcement in September to advance commercial space development. The transition is fueling investments and opportunities across Texas and the United States.
“Texas has always been a frontier state—bold, visionary, and unafraid to reach for the stars,” said Adam Hamilton, CEO of Southwest Research Institute. “We’re proud to carry that spirit forward, leading groundbreaking space missions and developing technologies that expand humanity’s reach beyond Earth. The Texas Space Summit is a celebration of our state’s growing role as a global hub for space innovation, and we’re honored to help shape that future.”
The space economy could reach $1.8 trillion by 2035, with each dollar returning three to seven times its value to Texas through job creation and investments. The state is already home to major space organizations, including Blue Origin, SpaceX, NASA and Firefly Aerospace, employing more than 150,000 Texans.
"Texas' space economy isn't concentrated in one city, but throughout the entire state," said Gwen, Griffin, Texas Space Commission. "This summit showcases how we are using talent and infrastructure from across the state to lead the commercial space industry."
The Texas Space Commission has awarded more than $126 million to organizations advancing space operations and spaceflight in the state. The funding comes from the Space Exploration and Aeronautics Research fund, which the Texas Legislature appropriated $150 million to in 2023.
About the 2026 Texas Space Summit
The 2026 Texas Space Summit, taking place Sept. 21–23 in San Antonio, Texas, will bring together leaders from government, defense, academia, and industry to explore the future of space innovation and commercialization in Texas. The summit will feature keynote sessions, exhibitions and networking opportunities highlighting Texas’ leadership in the space sector. Visit www.texasspacesummit.com for details.
Texas leaders announce San Antonio as the host city for the 2026 Texas Space Summit on Nov. 18, 2025.
Defending champion Arsenal advanced to the Women’s Champions League semifinals despite a 1-0 loss to Chelsea in a London derby on Wednesday.
With a 3-1 home victory in the first leg of the quarterfinal last week, Arsenal reached the last four on a 3-2 aggregate score and will next face either Wolfsburg or Lyonnes.
Sjoeke Nüsken scored for Chelsea from close rage in the fourth minute of stoppage time at Stamford Bridge.
In the dramatic last few minutes, Veerle Buurman hit the post for Chelsea and Arsenal goalkeeper Daphne van Domselaar saved a goal-bound header by Nüsken.
Chelsea coach Sonia Bompastor received a red card in the dying seconds of the match.
The home team was pressuring Arsenal from the start with forward Sam Kerr particularly posing a threat. Kerr missed the first leg because she was playing for Australia at the Asian Cup.
Earlier, Bayern Munich rallied with two late goals in three minutes to beat Manchester United 2-1 and advance to the semifinals on a 5-3 aggregate score.
Glódís Viggósdóttir started the rally in the 81st with a header after a corner kick, and Linda Dallmann fired from inside the area after another corner to send Bayern to its first semifinal since 2021.
Making its debut in the quarterfinals, United traveled to Germany after losing to Bayern Munich 3-2 in the opening leg at Old Trafford.
The visitors dominated the first half with Melvine Malard putting them up 1-0 after 11 minutes. The France forward used a blunder by Bayern goalkeeper Ena Mahmutovic to score into an empty net, and equalize the aggregate score at 3-3.
The German powerhouse applied pressure in the second half, but Manchester’s defense led by American goalkeeper Phallon Tullis-Joyce held firm until Viggósdóttir struck.
Bayern will face either Barcelona or Real Madrid in the last four.
The remaining two quarterfinals are Thursday: Barcelona hosts Real Madrid and leads 6-2 from the first leg; Wolfsburg takes a 1-0 lead to Lyon.
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Arsenal's Alessia Russo, left, shoots the ball during the Women's Champions League quarterfinal second leg soccer match between Chelsea and Arsenal in London, Wednesday, April 1, 2026. (John Walton/PA via AP)
Chelsea's Veerle Buurman reacts following defeat in the Women's Champions League quarterfinal second leg soccer match between Chelsea and Arsenal in London, Wednesday, April 1, 2026. (John Walton/PA via AP)
Arsenal's Alessia Russo, left, and Chelsea's Ellie Carpenter battle for the ball during the Women's Champions League quarterfinal second leg soccer match between Chelsea and Arsenal in London, Wednesday, April 1, 2026. (John Walton/PA via AP)
Bayern's Linda Dallmann, left, celebrates with Bayern's Giulia Gwinn after she scores her side's second goal during the Women's Champions League quarterfinal second leg soccer match between Bayern Munich and Manchester United in Munich, Germany, Wednesday, April 1, 2026. (AP Photo/Matthias Schrader)
Manchester United's goalkeeper Phallon Tullis-Joyce leaps for the ball during the Women's Champions League quarterfinal second leg soccer match between Bayern Munich and Manchester United in Munich, Germany, Wednesday, April 1, 2026. (AP Photo/Matthias Schrader)
The ball lands behin Manchester United's goalkeeper Phallon Tullis-Joyce bottom left to make it 1-1 during the Women's Champions League quarterfinal second leg soccer match between Bayern Munich and Manchester United in Munich, Germany, Wednesday, April 1, 2026. (Karl-Josef Hildenbrand/dpa via AP)
Manchester United's Melvine Malard, second right, celebrates scoring her side's frst goal during the Women's Champions League quarterfinal second leg soccer match between Bayern Munich and Manchester United in Munich, Germany, Wednesday, April 1, 2026. (AP Photo/Matthias Schrader)
Bayern's Glodis Viggosdottir, centre rear, scores her sides first goal during the Women's Champions League quarterfinal second leg soccer match between Bayern Munich and Manchester United in Munich, Germany, Wednesday, April 1, 2026. (AP Photo/Matthias Schrader)
Arsenal's Stina Blackstenius, left, celebrates scoring their side's first goal of the game during the Women's Champions League soccer match between Arsenal and Chelsea in London, Tuesday, March 24, 2026. (John Walton/PA via AP)
