Building the New Backbone of Space at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025

The article highlights the upcoming TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 event, scheduled for October 27–29 at San Francisco’s Moscone West, with a special focus on the evolving space economy. Unlike traditional views centered on rockets and satellites, the event emphasizes the critical role of infrastructure, autonomy, and innovative models for building and defending off-Earth assets. The Space Stage at the conference will feature leading experts discussing how next-generation technologies are shaping a more sustainable and scalable space economy. Key speakers include Even Rogers, co-founder and CEO of True Anomaly, who brings extensive national security and defense expertise, and Max Haot, CEO of Vast and founder of Launcher, known for advancing commercial space ventures like artificial gravity space stations. Their panel will explore the operational realities of space innovation, including government-commercial partnerships and venture-backed orbital platforms, offering insights into the strategies driving the next wave of growth in the space sector. The event promises to gather over 10,000 founders, investors, and operators, providing