University of North Dakota Hosts Space Industry Leaders For 2025 Space Ops Summit

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(By Adam Kurtz. UND Today) – The University of North Dakota  welcomed space industry executives, national security partners, researchers and students to campus for the second installation of the annual Space Operations Summit (SoS.)

According to the SoS website, the Summit provides a “platform for exchanging ideas, insights, and best practices for advancing space operations and ensuring the long-term sustainability of the space environment.” Held at the Memorial Union, the summit showcased UND’s growing role as a national hub for aerospace and defense collaboration.

In videotaped remarks, North Dakota Sen. Kevin Cramer said Grand Forks is a driver of innovation in space.

“We have a top-notch university, a business-friendly state and major defense investments,” Cramer said. “It’s the perfect breeding ground for innovation out here in Washington.”

President Andrew Armacost, in his introductory remarks, mentioned UND’s partnership with the U.S. Space Force, as well as the University being named to the top tier of research universities. These developments, along with the University in May signing an educational partnership agreement with the U.S. Space Development Agency, show the University is committed to partnering with different entities to drive advancement in space research.

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