Novel Sensing Challenge Definition Workshop

​SpaceWERX, in partnership with Space Systems Command (SSC), invites you to participate in the Novel Sensing Challenge Definition Workshop, focused on advancing space-based sensing for missile warning, tracking, and defense.

​Today’s most challenging threats can be cold, dim, difficult to distinguish from their surroundings, or capable of changing course mid-flight. This workshop will bring together experts and innovators to explore new ways to detect and track these targets, make better use of difficult observations, and combine information from multiple sources to give Space Force operators clearer, more timely awareness.

​Together, participants will look beyond traditional sensing approaches and help identify promising concepts that can move quickly toward flight testing and operational use.

​Event Details:
WHAT: Novel Sensing Challenge Definition Workshop
WHEN: November 4-5, 2026 | 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM PT each day
WHERE: The BR-DGE | 777 S. Aviation Blvd., Ste 210, El Segundo, CA 90245 (in-person format only)
WHO: End-users, subject matter experts, and innovators across the government and industry

​Register today to reserve your spot! Join Space Force Guardians, solution architects, and fellow industry engineers to tackle real tracking problems and move viable commercial tech into DoW missions.

​Note: A landing fee of $70 per attendee will cover costs for snacks, lunch and refreshments during the two-day event.

​More details about this workshop can be found on the Challenge website.

​If you have any questions about the workshop or broader SpaceWERX Challenges, please reach out to the SpaceWERX Challenge team at AFRL.AFWERX.ChallengeSupport@us.af.mil.