LIFTOFF - Red Rock to the Red Planet

​LIFTOFF 2026 is here, and we're kicking it off with an Evening with an Astronaut! Join us at Utah Tech University on Monday, October 26 to launch a celebration of the aerospace industry in Southern Utah and the start of Hard Tech Week in Utah. Retired astronaut Steve Swanson is our keynote speaker, so come ready to hear what it's really like to leave the planet, and bring your questions for someone who's actually been up there.

​Chris Metts from 47G will also take the stage with a presentation on what's happening in aerospace right now. Come hang out, meet people building the future in our corner of the state, and get the week off to a great start. A huge thank you to our Gold Sponsor, RAM Aerospace, and our Silver Sponsors, AMPAC and Baxter Aerospace, for helping make this evening happen. Everyone in St. George is invited, so grab a friend and join us. 3, 2, 1...