The full Space Stage agenda at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025: The future of tech launches here

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At TechCrunch Disrupt 2025, the future doesn’t just get discussed — it takes off. Nowhere is that more literal than on the Space Stage, launching in San Francisco’s Moscone West on October 27, in partnership with The Aerospace Corporation. This is where the builders of the next frontier meet: founders, investors, and operators shaping the business of orbit — from rockets and manufacturing to AI and defense. Even as capital tightens and competition intensifies, this lineup proves the commercial space sector is entering its most ambitious era yet. Whether you’re a space junkie, a startup builder, or an investor chasing the edge of innovation, the Space Stage will deliver a front-row look at the companies redefining what’s possible beyond Earth. Register here to save up to $624 on your pass before October 17, 11:59 p.m. PT. The full stellar lineup is ready for liftoff on the Space Stage Learn more about each space leader and their session on the Disrupt agenda. Investing at the Edge of Space With Celeste Ford, managing director, Stellar Ventures; Chris Morales, partner, Point72 Ventures; Morgan Beller, general partner, NFX As space becomes a bigger focus for both governments and private markets, investors are navigating new opportunities and new risks. Top VCs break down where capital is flowing, what startups must prove to stand out, and how the funding landscape for space is evolving. Image Credits:Getty Images Aerospace Startup Showcase: Solving the Hardest Problems in Space In partnership with The Aerospace Corporation Techcrunch event San Francisco | October 27-29, 2025 AI is transforming how we explore and operate in space. The Aerospace Corporation hosts a pitch-off spotlighting startups building frontier AI solutions for orbital intelligence, infrastructure, and exploration. Judges: Tom Cwik (JPL), Debra Emmons (Aerospace Corporation), Katelin Holloway (776 Ventures), and Mandy Vaughn (XCO) Startups: Little Place Labs, Magma Space, Orbital Robotics, Sandro, and...