The theme for ISDC 2008 is "The New Pace of Space." With NASA fully engaged in building the next generation of space exploration vehicles, and the commercial space sector beginning to test fly their new personal spaceships, we have entered the next space age.

Washington, DC is the nexus for space policy, and the 2008 conference will take place in the midst of the upcoming presidential election campaign. Our goal is to engage the public, industry and decision-makers in an open and positive discussion of the future of space exploration and development.